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Johana Mukandila

Education: National Diploma in Journalism CPUT( 2020-2023); Google News Initiative training (2024)

Experience: Journalist Intern at Bonzia Media (2021), Journalist Intern at UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) (2022), Journalist Intern at PAICTA (2022), Journalist at BONA Magazine (2022-2023) and Writer at Briefly News (2023- present).

Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She has over four years of experience as a multimedia journalist. Johana holds a national diploma in journalism from the Cape Peninsula University Of Technology (2023). She has worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, PAICTA, BONA Magazine and Albella Music Production. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at the CPUT. She has passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. Reach her at johana.mukandila@briefly.co.za

3103 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

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Domestic worker cleaning DStv dish in skit leaves Mzansi amused

Domestic worker cleaning DStv dish in skit leaves Mzansi amused

People

3 months ago

Afrikaner teaches American wife how to sokkie, amuses social media users

Afrikaner teaches American wife how to sokkie, amuses social media users

People

3 months ago

Inside the South African suburb where properties are selling for over R35 million

Inside the South African suburb where properties are selling for over R35 million

People

3 months ago

"No way": School uniform cost for twins leaves SA stunned after dad shares receipt

"No way": School uniform cost for twins leaves SA stunned after dad shares receipt

People

3 months ago

Gent shows how getting a Birkin bag from Hermès works, leaves online users talking

Gent shows how getting a Birkin bag from Hermès works, leaves online users talking

People

3 months ago

"It looks like a beautiful dance": Fighting on a rooftop leaves South Africans talking

"It looks like a beautiful dance": Fighting on a rooftop leaves South Africans talking

People

3 months ago

"Africa is cheap": UK Thanos gets humbled by R90k South African getaway

"Africa is cheap": UK Thanos gets humbled by R90k South African getaway

People

3 months ago

A UK-South African influencer reveals spending R90k in two weeks in SA, sparking online debate about lifestyle costs, budgeting and travel expenses.

"Making me scared": South Africans react to woman finding frog in store-bought lettuce

"Making me scared": South Africans react to woman finding frog in store-bought lettuce

People

3 months ago

A woman’s viral video showing a shocking find in her store-bought lettuce sparked mixed reactions online and prompted a response from Woolworths South Africa.

Choir delivers heartfelt tribute performance in honour of late artist Junior King

Choir delivers heartfelt tribute performance in honour of late artist Junior King

People

3 months ago

A heartfelt choir tribute for the late artist Junior King moved South Africans, as fans honoured the beloved performer whose passing sparked widespread grief.

"Jealous Trump": SA cracks jokes over more dance footage of vibey Afrikaner gents in Mzansi

"Jealous Trump": SA cracks jokes over more dance footage of vibey Afrikaner gents in Mzansi

People

3 months ago

Three Afrikaner gents' playful dance moves at an outdoor gathering went viral on TikTok, winning hearts with their carefree energy, humour, and spontaneous fun.

Camps Bay High introduces cellphone lockers as school moves toward phone-free environment in 2026

Camps Bay High introduces cellphone lockers as school moves toward phone-free environment in 2026

People

3 months ago

Camps Bay High introduced cellphone lockers as it moves toward a phone-free school in 2026, aiming to boost learner focus, well-being and academic engagement.

Santiago Andrew's bold cowhide ensemble commands attention at Matric MET Gala

Santiago Andrew's bold cowhide ensemble commands attention at Matric MET Gala

People

3 months ago

Santiago Andrew's Matric MET Gala outfit featured a striking cowhide drape, merging modern fashion with cultural expression. The look wowed South Africans.

"Smooth as hell": Amapiano spirit shines in festive dance clip as man showcases impressive moves

"Smooth as hell": Amapiano spirit shines in festive dance clip as man showcases impressive moves

People

3 months ago

A festive viral dance video showcased Amapiano’s global reach as two dancers wowed social media with smooth moves, festive energy and unstoppable SA flair.

Woman shares stunning "what I bought vs what I got" wedding dress moment from Shein in video

Woman shares stunning "what I bought vs what I got" wedding dress moment from Shein in video

People

3 months ago

A woman’s viral TikTok showed her stunning Shein wedding dress in a 'What I Bought vs. What I Got' reveal, sparking praise and renewed trust in online shopping.

Couple’s spicy mid-traffic drama on the highway goes viral, SA reacts: “I’m just a girl”

Couple’s spicy mid-traffic drama on the highway goes viral, SA reacts: “I’m just a girl”

People

3 months ago

A couple’s tense highway moment went viral after a woman was seen walking beside traffic as a car followed, sparking jokes, concern and widespread debate online.

Johana Mukandila