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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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Grade 12 learner surprised with a car after matric exams, emotional video goes viral

Grade 12 learner surprised with a car after matric exams, emotional video goes viral

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Woman calmly handles giant snake as it wraps around her body, leaves Mzansi stunned

Woman calmly handles giant snake as it wraps around her body, leaves Mzansi stunned

People

3 months ago

Walmart's second South African store opens in Fourways Mall

Walmart's second South African store opens in Fourways Mall

People

4 months ago

Nigerian man weds SA hun in beautiful cross-cultural ceremony, leaves SA raving

Nigerian man weds SA hun in beautiful cross-cultural ceremony, leaves SA raving

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

SA man shows off ‘day in the life’ of a 25-year-old making R100k per month, leaves Mzansi buzzing

SA man shows off ‘day in the life’ of a 25-year-old making R100k per month, leaves Mzansi buzzing

People

4 months ago

"She’s amazing": Woman learns clever towel-folding hack from her housekeeper, impresses SA

"She’s amazing": Woman learns clever towel-folding hack from her housekeeper, impresses SA

People

4 months ago

Wynberg Girls lose it as teachers steal the show with surprise dance performance in video

Wynberg Girls lose it as teachers steal the show with surprise dance performance in video

People

4 months ago

Wynberg Girls' teachers wowed pupils with a surprise dance performance, sending learners into joyful screams and making the wholesome moment go viral across Mzansi.

Woman plugs SA with Woolworths specials, sparks shopping frenzy across Mzansi

Woman plugs SA with Woolworths specials, sparks shopping frenzy across Mzansi

People

4 months ago

A woman sparked a buzz by sharing Woolworths specials, showcasing discounted essentials that help shoppers save big, as SA praises the timely, budget-friendly tips.

"That was clever": SA impressed by man’s grab of only essentials during high-speed trolley dash

"That was clever": SA impressed by man’s grab of only essentials during high-speed trolley dash

People

4 months ago

A man in South Africa's viral trolley dash impressed viewers as he focused on essentials like maize meal, rice, and cooking oil, sparking mixed reactions online.

Teachers’ car choices spark major buzz in SA as new rides turn heads online

Teachers’ car choices spark major buzz in SA as new rides turn heads online

People

4 months ago

A viral photo of SA teachers’ sleek new cars sparked major buzz, with Mzansi debating salaries, lifestyle choices and the rising appeal of modern affordable models.

“It’s not an iPhone”: South African woman warns about suspicious R1,000 ‘Pro Max’ deal

“It’s not an iPhone”: South African woman warns about suspicious R1,000 ‘Pro Max’ deal

People

4 months ago

A South African woman sparked laughter and concern after questioning a suspiciously cheap '16 Pro Max' phone, warning buyers to stay cautious during Black Friday.

"Stunning and very talented": Mzansi brothers impress South Africans with soulful Bruno Mars cover

"Stunning and very talented": Mzansi brothers impress South Africans with soulful Bruno Mars cover

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

Two SA brothers wowed Mzansi with a soulful kitchen cover of Die With a Smile, earning praise for their smooth harmonies, rich vocals and natural musical chemistry.

Siya Kolisi’s rumoured bae, Rachel John, sends Mzansi into a frenzy with spicy dance video

Siya Kolisi’s rumoured bae, Rachel John, sends Mzansi into a frenzy with spicy dance video

People

4 months ago

Rachel John’s fiery dance video sparked a buzz across Mzansi as rumours linking her to Springboks captain Siya Kolisi resurfaced, sending social media into a frenzy.

Massive 6-metre python spotted slithering through Matopos farm leaves SA stunned

Massive 6-metre python spotted slithering through Matopos farm leaves SA stunned

People

4 months ago

A massive six-metre python spotted slithering through a Matopos farm stunned social media, with the rare sighting going viral and sparking major online reactions.

“Wow, good job:” Man’s 5-minute trolley dash worth R7,521 leaves South Africans stunned

“Wow, good job:” Man’s 5-minute trolley dash worth R7,521 leaves South Africans stunned

People

4 months ago

A SA shopper wowed Mzansi with a high-energy trolley dash worth R7,521, turning a R5,000 challenge into a wholesome, viral moment filled with joy and excitement.

Johana Mukandila