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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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“Fine job”: Wildlife rehabbers rescue aardvark from deep hole, South Africans applaud team

“Fine job”: Wildlife rehabbers rescue aardvark from deep hole, South Africans applaud team

People

a month ago

"They are not hungry at all": Slow Woolworths trolley dash leaves Mzansi amused and disappointed

"They are not hungry at all": Slow Woolworths trolley dash leaves Mzansi amused and disappointed

Family and Relationships

a month ago

“He’s defeated”: SA cracks jokes as woman begs Afrikaner man to be her father-in-law in bold prank

“He’s defeated”: SA cracks jokes as woman begs Afrikaner man to be her father-in-law in bold prank

People

a month ago

“It’s rich aunt’s idea”: Viral funeral in South Africa stuns online with smoke machine spectacle

“It’s rich aunt’s idea”: Viral funeral in South Africa stuns online with smoke machine spectacle

People

a month ago

“This looks so good”: Woman’s Mr Price set leaves South Africans social media buzzing

“This looks so good”: Woman’s Mr Price set leaves South Africans social media buzzing

People

a month ago

“It is insane”: Woman shares honest review of Takealot invisible braces, SA reacts to progress

“It is insane”: Woman shares honest review of Takealot invisible braces, SA reacts to progress

People

a month ago

“They are ticking time bombs”: Cape Town man warns about pitbulls after fatal Mitchells Plain attack

“They are ticking time bombs”: Cape Town man warns about pitbulls after fatal Mitchells Plain attack

People

a month ago

A Cape Town man sparked a debate on pitbulls after a fatal Mitchells Plain attack, urging caution as South Africans shared mixed reactions online.

"Not all pitbulls are the same": Cape Town man advocates for pitbulls amid fatal attack

"Not all pitbulls are the same": Cape Town man advocates for pitbulls amid fatal attack

People

a month ago

A Cape Town pitbull owner urged South Africa not to judge the breed after a fatal attack, sparking mixed reactions and calls for responsible dog ownership.

Mzansi teacher stunned by salary gap between substitute and permanent post, SA weighs in

Mzansi teacher stunned by salary gap between substitute and permanent post, SA weighs in

People

a month ago

A Mzansi teacher sparked debate after revealing the salary gap between substitute and permanent posts, leaving SA educators sharing their own pay experiences.

Learner driver’s hilarious car window note has South Africans cracking up

Learner driver’s hilarious car window note has South Africans cracking up

People

a month ago

A learner driver’s funny car window message went viral in South Africa, leaving drivers amused and sparking thousands of likes and hilarious online comments.

SA cracks up over Bad Bunny vs bunny chow meme after Super Bowl 2026 Halftime

SA cracks up over Bad Bunny vs bunny chow meme after Super Bowl 2026 Halftime

People

a month ago

South Africans laughed at a viral meme comparing Bad Bunny and bunny chow after the 2026 Super Bowl, sparking online reactions and playful debate.

“That’s one spicy land jalapeño”: Snouted cobra fights back during home removal, leaving SA stunned

“That’s one spicy land jalapeño”: Snouted cobra fights back during home removal, leaving SA stunned

People

a month ago

A snouted cobra became aggressive during a home removal in Bulawayo, shocking viewers online. The handler safely contained the venomous snake, impressing SA.

"That video of dinosaurs was diabolical": Petrol staff surprise SA in viral age-reveal clip

"That video of dinosaurs was diabolical": Petrol staff surprise SA in viral age-reveal clip

People

a month ago

A viral video of petrol attendants revealing their ages left South Africans amused and stunned, sparking laughs, generational talks, and reactions online.

“Those dogs are dangerous”: Pit bull ownership questions rise after Cape Town woman killed

“Those dogs are dangerous”: Pit bull ownership questions rise after Cape Town woman killed

People

a month ago

Questions about pit bull behaviour and owner readiness resurfaced after Cape Town woman Faziela Swartz was killed by her dog, sparking debate and safety calls.

“Nice enjoyment, fellas”: Mzansi reacts to Afrikaner gents letting loose at local groove

“Nice enjoyment, fellas”: Mzansi reacts to Afrikaner gents letting loose at local groove

People

a month ago

A viral video of Afrikaner gents enjoying groove vibes sparked smiles across SA, with many praising their dance moves, carefree energy and the spirit of unity.

Johana Mukandila