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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

Author's articles

Stop-and-go roadworker's joyful dance moves go viral, video amuses and delights

Stop-and-go roadworker's joyful dance moves go viral, video amuses and delights

People

a year ago

SA teacher stuns Mzansi with self-made clothing, video of her stunning outfit goes viral

SA teacher stuns Mzansi with self-made clothing, video of her stunning outfit goes viral

People

a year ago

South African woman stuns shoppers by carrying rat on her shoulder in PEP store

South African woman stuns shoppers by carrying rat on her shoulder in PEP store

People

a year ago

South African woman shows off new car after Road Accident Fund payout, shares video

South African woman shows off new car after Road Accident Fund payout, shares video

People

a year ago

“He’s a professional”: Woman’s video of 12-year-old brother driving her car impresses Mzansi

“He’s a professional”: Woman’s video of 12-year-old brother driving her car impresses Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

SA woman’s Tinder bae flies from Norway to meet her: Heartwarming airport reunion video goes viral

SA woman’s Tinder bae flies from Norway to meet her: Heartwarming airport reunion video goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"A God that restores": SA woman celebrates new TV a year after selling old one to pay rent

"A God that restores": SA woman celebrates new TV a year after selling old one to pay rent

People

a year ago

A South African woman showed off her brand new TV after selling her old one due to rent struggles. The TikTok video went viral online, touching many people.

SA reacts to fashion trends: Viral video asks which ugly styles no one talks about

SA reacts to fashion trends: Viral video asks which ugly styles no one talks about

People

a year ago

A young woman took to social media to ask South Africans about the trending fashion that is ugly but no one talks about. The video went viral online.

SA Mom and daughter’s hilarious fall goes viral leaves Mzansi in stitches

SA Mom and daughter’s hilarious fall goes viral leaves Mzansi in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African mother and her daughter left many people in Mzansi in stitches in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, amusing social media.

"I need to see the manager": Clicks toilet paper price blunder leaves Mzansi netizens confused

"I need to see the manager": Clicks toilet paper price blunder leaves Mzansi netizens confused

People

a year ago

A young man shared Clicks' toilet paper sale deal on Twitter, and the post went viral online, leaving many South Africans confused by the store's price deal.

Mzansi student stuns South Africans with his campus drip check in a video

Mzansi student stuns South Africans with his campus drip check in a video

People

a year ago

A South African student showed off his campus drip in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, leaving many people in Mzansi shocked and some impressed.

"These villages are rich but poor": Stunning untouched Coffee Bay video goes Viral, leaving Mzansi amazed

"These villages are rich but poor": Stunning untouched Coffee Bay video goes Viral, leaving Mzansi amazed

South Africa

a year ago

A TikTok video shows the town of Coffee Bay. The clip went viral online, impressing many South Africans with its beautiful landscapes and scenery.

White man's hilarious dance moves at groove leave Mzansi cracking up: "It’s the drip for me"

White man's hilarious dance moves at groove leave Mzansi cracking up: "It’s the drip for me"

People

a year ago

A white man dancing at the groove amused many people in South Africa with his hilarious moves. The TikTok video went viral online, leaving many people in laughter.

"Sponsored by Caltex": Schoolboys’ viral dance moves give SA petrol station vibes, video amuses Mzansi

"Sponsored by Caltex": Schoolboys’ viral dance moves give SA petrol station vibes, video amuses Mzansi

People

a year ago

Schoolboys showed off their impressive dance moves in a TikTok video, which many in Mzansi thought had a Caltex vibe. The clip went viral and amused SA.

SA entrepreneur’s inspiring journey: From coffee shop closure to baking business success, story touches Mzansi

SA entrepreneur’s inspiring journey: From coffee shop closure to baking business success, story touches Mzansi

People

a year ago

A young South African man's business journey inspired many people in Mzansi. His TikTok video went viral online, impressing social media users online.

Johana Mukandila