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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Mzansi buzzes over village home with unusual number of windows, SA reacts: "It’s beautiful"

Mzansi buzzes over village home with unusual number of windows, SA reacts: "It’s beautiful"

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South African woman's viral TikTok video shows struggles with grocery haul before month-end

South African woman's viral TikTok video shows struggles with grocery haul before month-end

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2 months ago

South African woman goes viral for flexing her random luxe gifts, including R4.9M apartment

South African woman goes viral for flexing her random luxe gifts, including R4.9M apartment

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2 months ago

“You guys are on fire”: Night-time warcry at South African school leaves Mzansi raving

“You guys are on fire”: Night-time warcry at South African school leaves Mzansi raving

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2 months ago

"She's melting": Cyril Ramaphosa's heartwarming moment with blushing granny goes viral, SA reacts

"She's melting": Cyril Ramaphosa's heartwarming moment with blushing granny goes viral, SA reacts

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2 months ago

South African woman builds house with university allowance, Mzansi cheers: "Super proud of you"

South African woman builds house with university allowance, Mzansi cheers: "Super proud of you"

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2 months ago

"Ke sidechick": Groom answers phone call during wedding, sparks mixed reactions online

"Ke sidechick": Groom answers phone call during wedding, sparks mixed reactions online

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A groom in South Africa sparked mixed reactions online after chatting on the phone during his wedding. The viral TikTok video quickly spread across social media.

“It’s not bad at all”: South African woman’s R300 Woolworths grocery haul sparks budgeting buzz

“It’s not bad at all”: South African woman’s R300 Woolworths grocery haul sparks budgeting buzz

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2 months ago

A South African woman’s R300 Woolworths grocery haul sparked a massive buzz on social media, with viewers reacting to the bargain finds and sharing their own tips.

“My wife says it’s AI”: SA reacts to woman’s gift to her husband for his birthday, shares video

“My wife says it’s AI”: SA reacts to woman’s gift to her husband for his birthday, shares video

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A South African woman surprised her husband with a brand-new Ford Ranger in a viral TikTok video, sparking heartwarming reactions from Mzansi viewers.

"Ate what": Woman's Shein wig stuns South Africans with quality and affordability, Mzansi reacts

"Ate what": Woman's Shein wig stuns South Africans with quality and affordability, Mzansi reacts

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2 months ago

A South African woman wowed Mzansi with her affordable, natural-looking Shein wig, which she showcased on TikTok. The video went viral, sparking admiration online.

"Beautiful": Woman flexes Jet's budget-friendly winter collection, leaving SA raving

"Beautiful": Woman flexes Jet's budget-friendly winter collection, leaving SA raving

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2 months ago

A woman in South Africa showcased Jet's budget-friendly winter finds in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking admiration from Mzansi's people.

South African woman's journey back to Grade 11 at 31 leads to success and a permanent job at 37

South African woman's journey back to Grade 11 at 31 leads to success and a permanent job at 37

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2 months ago

A South African woman shared her journey of going back to Grade 11 at 31 and landing a permanent job at 37. The TikTok video went viral, inspiring Mzansi.

South African woman confronts debtor at UK airport over money owed, sparks debate on social media

South African woman confronts debtor at UK airport over money owed, sparks debate on social media

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2 months ago

A South African woman living in the UK showcased how she confronted a woman who owed her money at a UK airport. The TikTok video sparked mixed reactions.

Viral video of grandmother's deep bond with grandchild captures Mzansi’s heart, SA reacts: "Amazing"

Viral video of grandmother's deep bond with grandchild captures Mzansi’s heart, SA reacts: "Amazing"

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A South African woman captured her mother's obsession with her newborn in a video. Briefly News explores the importance of the grandmother-grandchild bond.

“What an experience”: South African woman’s eye-opening favela visit in Brazil sparks reactions

“What an experience”: South African woman’s eye-opening favela visit in Brazil sparks reactions

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2 months ago

A South African woman shared her eye-opening experience of visiting a favela in Brazil in a TikTok video. The clip sparked mixed reactions online from Mzansi peeps.

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