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

2463 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

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"I was speechless": Woman shares how Shein delivery driver requests photo for proof of delivery

"I was speechless": Woman shares how Shein delivery driver requests photo for proof of delivery

People

a month ago

“This kind of love, locate me”: Woman snatches wig during proposal at restaurant, SA reacts

“This kind of love, locate me”: Woman snatches wig during proposal at restaurant, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a month ago

South African woman flexes expensive gifts from bae: Mzansi raves: "President general"

South African woman flexes expensive gifts from bae: Mzansi raves: "President general"

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Johannesburg student’s viral TikTok video sheds light on struggles of studying in shared spaces

Johannesburg student’s viral TikTok video sheds light on struggles of studying in shared spaces

People

a month ago

“God is good”: South African woman flexed major life wins, inspires nation and they applauded her

“God is good”: South African woman flexed major life wins, inspires nation and they applauded her

Women Empowerment

a month ago

“They are expensive”: Woman’s viral Pringles price showcase stirs outrage across South Africa

“They are expensive”: Woman’s viral Pringles price showcase stirs outrage across South Africa

People

a month ago

Gogo’s joyful dance over R357,000 car unveiled in TikTok video leaves South Africans buzzing

Gogo’s joyful dance over R357,000 car unveiled in TikTok video leaves South Africans buzzing

People

2 months ago

A gogo in South Africa received a car worth R357,000 in a TikTok video that went viral online. The footage sparked admiration among Mzansi viewers.

"I lost my mind": South African bride abandoned at the altar by long-time partner as revenge

"I lost my mind": South African bride abandoned at the altar by long-time partner as revenge

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A South African bride shared her story of how she was abandoned at the altar by her long-time partner as revenge in a TikTok video. The clip sparked mixed reactions.

"Nothing comes easy": South African woman shows vending machine earnings, inspires Mzansi to hustle

"Nothing comes easy": South African woman shows vending machine earnings, inspires Mzansi to hustle

People

2 months ago

A South African woman showed off her vending machine earnings in a TikTok video. She also advised Mzansi by giving tips on starting a similar business.

“Y’all have serious money": Cape Town couple’s bold apartment renovation video sparks frenzy

“Y’all have serious money": Cape Town couple’s bold apartment renovation video sparks frenzy

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A couple in Cape Town showcased their journey to renovating their apartment from scratch in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, sparking mixed reactions.

22-Year-old woman's home glow-up inspires South Africans with stunning transformation

22-Year-old woman's home glow-up inspires South Africans with stunning transformation

People

2 months ago

A 22-year-old South African woman showcased how she transformed her humble home into a stunning living space with impressive interior designs. SA was in awe.

Afrikaners spark buzz in SA with video of shopping experience at Amazon USA grocery store

Afrikaners spark buzz in SA with video of shopping experience at Amazon USA grocery store

People

2 months ago

A TikTok video showcasing a group of Afrikaners shopping at Amazon in the USA sparked massive buzz. The clip went viral, and South Africans shared their reactions.

How a South African data engineer went from R3,000 to R56,000: SA reacts, "That is interesting"

How a South African data engineer went from R3,000 to R56,000: SA reacts, "That is interesting"

People

2 months ago

A woman in South Africa shared how a data engineer went from earning R3,000 to R56,000 in a short period of time. The TikTok video went viral, sparking reactions.

"Unbelievable": Man finds Cape Cobra coiled inside boot in Paarl, leaving SA stunned

"Unbelievable": Man finds Cape Cobra coiled inside boot in Paarl, leaving SA stunned

People

2 months ago

A man in South Africa found a Cape Cobra coiled inside his work boot in Paarl. The professional came to the rescue, and the video went viral, sparking reactions.

"Love this": Woman’s emotional shack handover goes viral on TikTok, SA raves

"Love this": Woman’s emotional shack handover goes viral on TikTok, SA raves

People

2 months ago

A woman in South Africa's emotional shack handover ceremony went viral on TikTok. The video sparked admiration among people in Mzansi who cheered her on.

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