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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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Man's heartwarming karaoke moment in hospital goes viral with 1.8M views on TikTok

Man's heartwarming karaoke moment in hospital goes viral with 1.8M views on TikTok

People

2 years ago

Gosiame Sithole: Where is the woman who allegedly gave birth to 10 babies

Gosiame Sithole: Where is the woman who allegedly gave birth to 10 babies

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Pietermaritzburg woman's mkhukhu home stuns Mzansi with elegant interior design

Pietermaritzburg woman's mkhukhu home stuns Mzansi with elegant interior design

People

2 years ago

Pit bull's hilarious window-opening antics stun South African netizens in video

Pit bull's hilarious window-opening antics stun South African netizens in video

People

2 years ago

"Smart shopping": Woman's viral grocery haul video sparks huge reaction on TikTok

"Smart shopping": Woman's viral grocery haul video sparks huge reaction on TikTok

People

2 years ago

Woman shares story of being exchanged for 8 cows after Tinder swipe in a video

Woman shares story of being exchanged for 8 cows after Tinder swipe in a video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Highly venomous sea snakes wash ashore in Plettenberg Bay amid rough weather

Highly venomous sea snakes wash ashore in Plettenberg Bay amid rough weather

People

2 years ago

Amidst rough weather conditions, two sea snakes washed ashore on Plettenberg Bay beaches. Experts have issued warnings against approaching these venomous creatures.

Toddler stuck in vase amuses millions, TikTok video goes viral with 4.7M views

Toddler stuck in vase amuses millions, TikTok video goes viral with 4.7M views

People

2 years ago

"A TikTok video showcasing a little boy stuck in a vase went viral online. The footage amused many people. Netizens were left in laughter, with some cracking jokes.

SA woman reveals she got scammed out of R4K by a trending TikTokker

SA woman reveals she got scammed out of R4K by a trending TikTokker

People

2 years ago

A South African woman took to TikTok to reveal that she was scammed out of R4K by a trending TikTokker. The lady's revelation shocked many. The video went viral.

“Your skin looks good”: Woman plugs SA with R45 moisturiser from Dis-Chem, Mzansi is impressed

“Your skin looks good”: Woman plugs SA with R45 moisturiser from Dis-Chem, Mzansi is impressed

People

2 years ago

A South African woman plugged netizens with a moisturizing cream from Dischem. The TikTok video went viral online, leaving people in Mzansi impressed.

From humble beginnings to dream home: Woman's inspiring journey goes viral on TikTok

From humble beginnings to dream home: Woman's inspiring journey goes viral on TikTok

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A woman took to TikTok to showcase where she came from and where she is currently residing. The video went viral online, leaving people inspired by her story.

"Steak and kidney scones": SA cracks up over woman's hilarious homemade pie fail in a video

"Steak and kidney scones": SA cracks up over woman's hilarious homemade pie fail in a video

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a South African woman trying to make homemade pies. The clip went viral online, leaving people in Mzansi amused by the lady's cooking skills.

“Something bread for who": South African women hilariously disappointed by pizza in video

“Something bread for who": South African women hilariously disappointed by pizza in video

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows South African women complaining about pizza. The footage went viral and amused many people in Mzansi. The clip sparked a debate online.

Indian uncle steals the show with epic dance moves at the club in a video

Indian uncle steals the show with epic dance moves at the club in a video

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows an Indian uncle unveiling some impressive dance moves. The footage went viral online, leaving people in Mzansi amused and some cracked jokes.

Mzansi woman amazes SA with her R1000 meat haul in viral video

Mzansi woman amazes SA with her R1000 meat haul in viral video

People

2 years ago

A South African woman showed off the meat she bought for R1000 in a TikTok video. People in Mzansi were impressed by the lady's purchase, and the clip went viral.

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