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

2466 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

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“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

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

“That road is not good”: Man shares chilling ‘spooky experience’ on Moloto Road, SA reacts

“That road is not good”: Man shares chilling ‘spooky experience’ on Moloto Road, SA reacts

People

2 months ago

Eastern Cape snowfall stuns South Africa: Video goes viral amid road closures and travel alerts

Eastern Cape snowfall stuns South Africa: Video goes viral amid road closures and travel alerts

People

2 months ago

"Bathong": Woman shows hilarious 'before and after' transformation since dating ZCC member, SA reacts

"Bathong": Woman shows hilarious 'before and after' transformation since dating ZCC member, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

South African woman shares 3 grocery shopping mistakes that could sabotage your budget

South African woman shares 3 grocery shopping mistakes that could sabotage your budget

People

2 months ago

"Love that": Graduate surprises hospitalised mom in emotional video, SA reacts

"Love that": Graduate surprises hospitalised mom in emotional video, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A graduate warmed the hearts of many people in South Africa after he surprised his hospitalised mother in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking reactions.

"Beautiful": White man pays lobola for South African black fiancée in sweet video, Mzansi raves

"Beautiful": White man pays lobola for South African black fiancée in sweet video, Mzansi raves

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A white man paid lobola for his black medical doctor fiancée from South Africa. The TikTok video went viral, sparking admiration from Mzansi people.

“Unchangeable changer”: South African woman lands a job in corporate after retail

“Unchangeable changer”: South African woman lands a job in corporate after retail

People

2 months ago

A young South African woman shared her journey of bagging a corporate job after working in retail. The TikTok video went viral on social media, sparking reactions.

"My people never disappoint": South Africans celebrate Cairo wedding in Mzansi style, netizens react

"My people never disappoint": South Africans celebrate Cairo wedding in Mzansi style, netizens react

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

South Africans celebrated a Cairo wedding in Mzansi style in Egypt, which was shared on TikTok. The clip went viral online, sparking amusement among people.

South African artist pays tribute to Presley Chweneyagae with stunning sketch artwork

South African artist pays tribute to Presley Chweneyagae with stunning sketch artwork

People

2 months ago

A South African artist paid tribute to Presley Chweneyagae with a stunning sketch, which he showed off. People in Mzansi loved it as they reacted to the video.

South African police officer’s stunning pencil drawings of famous figures impress Mzansi

South African police officer’s stunning pencil drawings of famous figures impress Mzansi

People

2 months ago

A South African police officer's pencil drawings of famous figures across the world wowed Mzansi. The TikTok video went viral, sparking admiration.

“This is my sign”: SA woman’s 100kg weight loss journey inspires Mzansi to hit the gym

“This is my sign”: SA woman’s 100kg weight loss journey inspires Mzansi to hit the gym

People

2 months ago

A South African woman shared her journey to losing 100kg in a TikTok video. She unveiled the before and after transformation, which sparked massive reactions.

“This is classic”: SA raves over teacher’s stylish, beautifully decorated apartment

“This is classic”: SA raves over teacher’s stylish, beautifully decorated apartment

People

2 months ago

A South African teacher wowed many people in Mzansi with his stylish yet beautifully decorated apartment. The TikTok video went viral, sparking reactions.

"You are stylish": Man’s Shein haul takes Mzansi by storm with 9.1 million views, SA raves

"You are stylish": Man’s Shein haul takes Mzansi by storm with 9.1 million views, SA raves

People

2 months ago

A man showcased his impressive Shein haul, which took the internet by storm with over 9.1 million views. People reacted as they raved over his stylish clothing.

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