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

2465 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

Author's articles

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

“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

People

2 months ago

“You are a star, so talented”: Bride makes her own wedding dress from scratch, SA raves

“You are a star, so talented”: Bride makes her own wedding dress from scratch, SA raves

People

2 months ago

How Cape of Good Hope SPCA saved injured dog thanks to pensioner’s dedication

How Cape of Good Hope SPCA saved injured dog thanks to pensioner’s dedication

People

2 months ago

"So adorable": Pupils help teacher with disability in video, sparking admiration across Mzansi

"So adorable": Pupils help teacher with disability in video, sparking admiration across Mzansi

People

2 months ago

Comrades Marathon runner 2025 receives heartwarming hero's welcome back at work, SA raves

Comrades Marathon runner 2025 receives heartwarming hero's welcome back at work, SA raves

People

2 months ago

Afrikaner woman’s viral grocery shopping video in Austin sparks reactions from South African expats

Afrikaner woman’s viral grocery shopping video in Austin sparks reactions from South African expats

People

2 months ago

An Afrikaner woman in America showcased her grocery shopping experience in Austin, Texas, revealing the prices of each item, which stunned South Africans.

"My dream": Young South African woman becomes 1st pilot in her family, inspires future aviators

"My dream": Young South African woman becomes 1st pilot in her family, inspires future aviators

Politics

2 months ago

A young South African woman becomes the first pilot in her family, sharing her journey. She expressed gratitude and spoke about her aviation foundation.

"So refreshing": SA man’s goodnight prank challenges masculinity and inspires heartfelt reactions

"So refreshing": SA man’s goodnight prank challenges masculinity and inspires heartfelt reactions

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A man's goodnight prank on his male friends left many people in SA entertained. It challenged traditional masculinity and raised debate on emotional expression.

"I would cry": Woman’s hair-tangling snake encounter sparks laughter and concern in South Africa

"I would cry": Woman’s hair-tangling snake encounter sparks laughter and concern in South Africa

People

2 months ago

A young South African woman's hair got tangled with a snake in a TikTok video that went viral online. People in Mzansi reacted to the clip with mixed reactions.

“So cutesy”: South Africans rave over affordable PEP Home Le Creuset dupes on TikTok

“So cutesy”: South Africans rave over affordable PEP Home Le Creuset dupes on TikTok

People

2 months ago

A woman showcased affordable PEP Home Le Creuset dupes in a viral TikTok video, sparking admiration from Mzansi's people for the budget-friendly style.

"This much pain": SA woman’s viral TikTok shows struggle after 2025 Comrades Marathon

"This much pain": SA woman’s viral TikTok shows struggle after 2025 Comrades Marathon

People

2 months ago

A South African woman showcased her struggles after completing the 2025 Comrades Marathon. Her viral TikTok video sparked reactions from viewers across the country.

Woolworths' impressive cake selection goes viral after South African woman shares plug

Woolworths' impressive cake selection goes viral after South African woman shares plug

People

2 months ago

A young South African woman shared Woolworths' impressive cake selection, which was on sale. The TikTok video of the plug went viral online, sparking reactions.

“It’s giving Titanic”: Student exposes terrible res conditions during winter, SA chips in

“It’s giving Titanic”: Student exposes terrible res conditions during winter, SA chips in

People

2 months ago

A student in Cape Town showcased the terrible conditions in her res during winter and rainfall. The TikTok video went viral, sparking reactions from South Africans.

American tourist gushed over South Africa in a TikTok video that sparked excitement online

American tourist gushed over South Africa in a TikTok video that sparked excitement online

People

2 months ago

An American tourist's glowing review of South Africa in a TikTok video sparked excitement on social media, with people in Mzansi reacting to the clip.

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