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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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"So perfect": SA gushes over Grade 12 learner serving stunning Barbie vibes at matric dance

"So perfect": SA gushes over Grade 12 learner serving stunning Barbie vibes at matric dance

People

4 months ago

"Say no to GBV": Bishops College boys' guard of honour moves South Africans

"Say no to GBV": Bishops College boys' guard of honour moves South Africans

People

4 months ago

"Unique and next-level": Mzansi reacts to woman showing American products at SA Walmart

"Unique and next-level": Mzansi reacts to woman showing American products at SA Walmart

People

4 months ago

Matric learner gives Mzansi a glimpse into her luxe daily routine in final school days

Matric learner gives Mzansi a glimpse into her luxe daily routine in final school days

People

4 months ago

"Job well done": Woman nearly clears out store’s meat section during trolley dash, SA reacts

"Job well done": Woman nearly clears out store’s meat section during trolley dash, SA reacts

People

4 months ago

Man records heartbreaking moment as his car gets allegedly repossessed, SA reacts: "Be strong"

Man records heartbreaking moment as his car gets allegedly repossessed, SA reacts: "Be strong"

People

4 months ago

Siya Kolisi’s alleged new bae does the ‘Magumba Challenge’ in a viral video

Siya Kolisi’s alleged new bae does the ‘Magumba Challenge’ in a viral video

People

4 months ago

Siya Kolisi’s alleged new bae, Rachel John, went viral after joining the Magumba Challenge with kids, leaving Mzansi buzzing with reactions and speculation.

"A brutal reminder": Scenes from GBV shutdown highlight unity, pain, and the long road ahead

"A brutal reminder": Scenes from GBV shutdown highlight unity, pain, and the long road ahead

People

4 months ago

South Africans united in a powerful GBV shutdown, with emotional scenes in Cape Town highlighting solidarity, heartbreak, and the urgent call for real change.

Teacher matches learners’ energy in viral classroom dance, delighting SA: "Killed it"

Teacher matches learners’ energy in viral classroom dance, delighting SA: "Killed it"

People

4 months ago

A joyful teacher’s spirited dance with her learners melts hearts in SA as their uplifting classroom routine goes viral, earning praise for her fun teaching style.

“It almost chowed my window”: Man gets death stare from lion next to car window

“It almost chowed my window”: Man gets death stare from lion next to car window

People

4 months ago

A SA man’s tense lion encounter sparked mixed reactions online as his playful teasing turned frightening, with viewers sharing jokes and warnings over the moment.

"She did very well": Mama stuns Mzansi with impressive 1-minute trolley dash

"She did very well": Mama stuns Mzansi with impressive 1-minute trolley dash

People

4 months ago

Mzansi cheered a woman’s impressive 1-minute trolley dash as she smartly filled her cart with essentials, earning praise for her speed, strategy and determination.

Man chooses 1-minute trolley dash over R1000 cash, leaves SA talking

Man chooses 1-minute trolley dash over R1000 cash, leaves SA talking

People

4 months ago

A man sparked a buzz on social media after choosing a one-minute trolley dash over R1k, grabbing essentials in a clip that has sparked both laughter and praise.

Woman celebrates remarkable 2025 achievements in inspiring video; SA reacts: "Love this"

Woman celebrates remarkable 2025 achievements in inspiring video; SA reacts: "Love this"

People

4 months ago

A woman inspired Mzansi with a viral video celebrating her 2025 achievements, from building a home to personal growth, leaving SA touched by her gratitude.

Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 breaks her silence after national costume goes viral

Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 breaks her silence after national costume goes viral

People

4 months ago

Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 Lyshanda Moyas spoke out after her national costume went viral, sparking debate and praise from fans across Africa and beyond.

Petrol attendants swoon as Miss SA finalist pulls up in glamorous ball gown in video

Petrol attendants swoon as Miss SA finalist pulls up in glamorous ball gown in video

People

4 months ago

Miss SA finalist stunned Mzansi as a petrol attendant sweetly lifts her gown in a viral clip, with South Africans praising her elegance and the wholesome moment.

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