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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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Durban woman celebrates major milestone after building her own home while in varsity

Durban woman celebrates major milestone after building her own home while in varsity

People

3 months ago

"She’s slow": Woman’s trolley dash leaves SA disappointed with the results

"She’s slow": Woman’s trolley dash leaves SA disappointed with the results

People

3 months ago

SA woman’s 'what I ordered vs what I got' dress disaster leaves Mzansi in stitches

SA woman’s 'what I ordered vs what I got' dress disaster leaves Mzansi in stitches

People

3 months ago

Dads light up Grade R graduation stage with heartwarming dance, leaving SA beaming

Dads light up Grade R graduation stage with heartwarming dance, leaving SA beaming

People

3 months ago

Mzansi woman shows off 6 pairs of Puma sneakers scored at Edgars for Black Friday

Mzansi woman shows off 6 pairs of Puma sneakers scored at Edgars for Black Friday

People

3 months ago

"Girl, sue her": SA reacts to African model sharing makeup mishap by Korean makeup artist

"Girl, sue her": SA reacts to African model sharing makeup mishap by Korean makeup artist

People

3 months ago

Eastern Cape entrepreneur opens up about his Journey to making millions

Eastern Cape entrepreneur opens up about his Journey to making millions

People

3 months ago

Eastern Cape young entrepreneur shared how he built a multimillion-rand global agency from humble beginnings through grit, discipline and innovation.

Xhosa woman shares DNA ancestry results on TikTok, sparks interest in SA heritage

Xhosa woman shares DNA ancestry results on TikTok, sparks interest in SA heritage

People

3 months ago

A Xhosa woman’s viral TikTok about her DNA test sparks major interest, inspiring South Africans to explore their heritage and celebrate diverse cultural roots.

Siya Kolisi's alleged new bae, Rachel John, sparks nostalgia with heartfelt TikTok post

Siya Kolisi's alleged new bae, Rachel John, sparks nostalgia with heartfelt TikTok post

People

3 months ago

Siya Kolisi’s alleged new partner, Rachel John, sparked a buzz after she shared a heartfelt post that ignited fresh curiosity about the Siya Kolisi’s personal life.

Cyprus emerges as the top destination for South African expats, leaving Mzansi stunned

Cyprus emerges as the top destination for South African expats, leaving Mzansi stunned

People

3 months ago

Cyprus is becoming a haven for SA expats, offering safety, sunshine, affordable living, and a relaxed lifestyle that’s attracting a growing South African community.

“This one’s enough for 3 households”: Man’s slow but impressive trolley dash leaves SA talking

“This one’s enough for 3 households”: Man’s slow but impressive trolley dash leaves SA talking

People

3 months ago

A South African man's calm and strategic approach to a viral trolley dash left Mzansi amazed, proving that slow and steady wins the race in under a minute.

Mzansi woman’s trolley dash for essentials leaves South Africans talking

Mzansi woman’s trolley dash for essentials leaves South Africans talking

People

3 months ago

A Mzansi woman’s fast-paced trolley dash has SA talking as she filled her cart with real essentials, sparking praise, jokes and big reactions online.

"Clearly a slug eater": Snake rescuer shares terrifying near-miss with a black mamba, SA reacts

"Clearly a slug eater": Snake rescuer shares terrifying near-miss with a black mamba, SA reacts

People

3 months ago

A KZN snake rescuer detailed a terrifying close call with a Black Mamba in a Westville home, sharing how a routine check turned into one of his scariest moments.

"Creativity on another level": SA raves over pupil’s hilarious wheelbarrow matric dance entrance

"Creativity on another level": SA raves over pupil’s hilarious wheelbarrow matric dance entrance

People

3 months ago

A Mzansi matric learner wowed social media with a hilarious, creative dance entrance that had crowds cheering and viewers praising his originality and confidence.

UK woman wins hearts after cooking pap for her South African husband for the 1st time

UK woman wins hearts after cooking pap for her South African husband for the 1st time

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A UK makoti warmed hearts after cooking pap for her South African husband for the first time, with their sweet, multicultural moment earning wide praise online.

Johana Mukandila