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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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Young woman surprises sibling with car maintenance makeover in a TikTok video

Young woman surprises sibling with car maintenance makeover in a TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Heartwarming TikTok video shows women celebrating their friend's new car in style

Heartwarming TikTok video shows women celebrating their friend's new car in style

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

UCT graduate highlights concerns about future employment in a TikTok video

UCT graduate highlights concerns about future employment in a TikTok video

People

2 years ago

South African couple conceives after doctors stated otherwise, shares emotional TikTok video

South African couple conceives after doctors stated otherwise, shares emotional TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Brother gifts iPhone 14 to sister, her emotional reaction goes viral on TikTok

Brother gifts iPhone 14 to sister, her emotional reaction goes viral on TikTok

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Woman overwhelmed by birthday surprise, breaks down in tears over gift in a TikTok video

Woman overwhelmed by birthday surprise, breaks down in tears over gift in a TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

South African young woman sparks discussion on going out with friends without cash

South African young woman sparks discussion on going out with friends without cash

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a South African woman expressing why she does not like going out with friends when she has no money. The clip sparked a huge debate online.

Mom asks the little girl to sing a church song, but she sings groove music instead in a TikTok video

Mom asks the little girl to sing a church song, but she sings groove music instead in a TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a little girl sitting in bed. The toddler was asked to sing a church hymn; however, she only knew groove songs. The clip amused people online.

Young graduate inspires sister with powerful message on education, shares TikTok video

Young graduate inspires sister with powerful message on education, shares TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a young graduate advising her younger sister on the importance of education. The video went viral, and people on social media were inspired.

Young graduate from the University of Johannesburg, shines in sparkling white dress, shares TikTok video

Young graduate from the University of Johannesburg, shines in sparkling white dress, shares TikTok video

People

2 years ago

A young South African woman took to TikTok to celebrate her graduation. The lady's video went viral and sparked a huge admiration for the woman's outfit.

Grateful single mom spoils son's school with homemade treats in a TikTok video

Grateful single mom spoils son's school with homemade treats in a TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a South African woman putting treats together for her son's school as a token of appreciation. The clip went viral, and people loved the video.

Heartwarming TikTok video shows a young woman buying groceries for mom, SA is in awe

Heartwarming TikTok video shows a young woman buying groceries for mom, SA is in awe

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a young South African woman unveiling the groceries which she bought for her mom. The clip went viral, and people were touched by the gesture.

Little girl's gift of flowers to Langa Mavuso touches hearts online, Shares TikTok video

Little girl's gift of flowers to Langa Mavuso touches hearts online, Shares TikTok video

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a little girl gifting Langa Mavuso flowers as he performs for the crowd. The girl's gesture touched the SA singer. The video went viral.

Woman unveils Temu package haul, sparking curiosity and admiration, shares TikTok video

Woman unveils Temu package haul, sparking curiosity and admiration, shares TikTok video

People

2 years ago

A young woman took to TikTok to showcase the free package she received from Temu. The lady unveiled all the items she bought, and people were impressed.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and his daughter jam to Tyler ICU's song Mnike

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and his daughter jam to Tyler ICU's song Mnike

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Springboks Captain Siya Kolisi took to Instagram to showcase his daughter singing and dancing to Tyler ICU's song titled Mnike. The video went viral. Peeps loved it.

Johana Mukandila