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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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Mzansi woman shares plug for "crazy" Douwe Egberts coffee sale, leaves shoppers buzzing

Mzansi woman shares plug for "crazy" Douwe Egberts coffee sale, leaves shoppers buzzing

People

3 months ago

Hidden Giants: A cosmic show blending science, storytelling, and music comes to Cape Town

Hidden Giants: A cosmic show blending science, storytelling, and music comes to Cape Town

People

3 months ago

"Is ridiculous": R400 Woolworths cake leaves SA talking as social media reacts to the price tag

"Is ridiculous": R400 Woolworths cake leaves SA talking as social media reacts to the price tag

People

3 months ago

Stellenbosch's Finest: R5000 Water tasting experience takes centre stage

Stellenbosch's Finest: R5000 Water tasting experience takes centre stage

People

3 months ago

Luxury car dealership joins the Woolworths bag debate with a humorous twist in a video

Luxury car dealership joins the Woolworths bag debate with a humorous twist in a video

People

3 months ago

Car guard reveals how much he earns daily – and who pays more in Mzansi

Car guard reveals how much he earns daily – and who pays more in Mzansi

People

3 months ago

"What the hell is this:" Gent crashes out over a stash of cash in a white Woolworths bag

"What the hell is this:" Gent crashes out over a stash of cash in a white Woolworths bag

People

3 months ago

A SA gent’s hilarious rant about a Woolworths shopping bag went viral, leaving Mzansi in stitches as he jokes about carrying cash and the Hawks' attention.

SA woman leaves Mzansi amused after filling trolley with chicken during trolley dash

SA woman leaves Mzansi amused after filling trolley with chicken during trolley dash

People

3 months ago

A woman’s trolley dash went viral after she filled her cart with piles of chicken, leaving Mzansi amused and impressed by her unexpected shopping strategy.

Reddam House student saves man’s life during Table Tennis event with heroic skill

Reddam House student saves man’s life during Table Tennis event with heroic skill

People

3 months ago

A Reddam House pupil used her first aid training to save a collapsed player during a table tennis event, earning praise for her quick thinking and bravery.

“I am not depressed,” says social media activist, fearing for life after Witness D’s assassination

“I am not depressed,” says social media activist, fearing for life after Witness D’s assassination

People

3 months ago

A SA activist raised alarm after Witness D’s assassination sparked debates on witness safety, government action, and growing calls for stronger protection systems.

3 Afrikaans gents have Mzansi beaming with pride after tearing up the dance floor

3 Afrikaans gents have Mzansi beaming with pride after tearing up the dance floor

People

3 months ago

Three Afrikaner gents went viral after their hilarious dance moment at Sun City, leaving Mzansi laughing, proud and flooding social media with jokes and reactions.

Gents enjoy luxe getaway in stylish Western Cape treehouse, Mzansi impressed: "So beautiful"

Gents enjoy luxe getaway in stylish Western Cape treehouse, Mzansi impressed: "So beautiful"

People

3 months ago

Two gents wowed Mzansi with their luxe Western Cape tree house getaway, showcasing stunning views, modern design and a cosy escape that peeps could stop praising.

“Nando’s is a marketing genius”: SA chimes in on Nando’s vs Woolworths over shopping bags

“Nando’s is a marketing genius”: SA chimes in on Nando’s vs Woolworths over shopping bags

People

3 months ago

Nando’s sparked laughter online after a spicy jab at Woolworths’ bag saga, with other brands joining the fun as Mzansi reacted with jokes, debate and witty comments.

"That’s a lot": SA reacts to woman showing what R600 can buy at Woolworths in Viral shopping haul

"That’s a lot": SA reacts to woman showing what R600 can buy at Woolworths in Viral shopping haul

People

3 months ago

A woman’s R600 Woolworths grocery haul sparked debate in Mzansi as viewers weighed in on rising food prices, value for money, and budgeting in tough economic times.

"What a big snake": Mzansi stunned as woman casually bathes with massive reptile in viral clip

"What a big snake": Mzansi stunned as woman casually bathes with massive reptile in viral clip

People

3 months ago

A young woman shocked social media after calmly bathing with a massive snake, sparking viral debate over her fearlessness and the reptile’s calm behaviour.

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