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

2125 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

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“A beautiful place”: Woman’s RDP home makeover stuns Mzansi as SA gushes over the transformation

“A beautiful place”: Woman’s RDP home makeover stuns Mzansi as SA gushes over th...

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"Good place, good vibes": Petrol attendant’s neat, stylish home amazes South Africans

"Good place, good vibes": Petrol attendant’s neat, stylish home amazes South Afr...

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“So beautiful”: Woman flexes impressive business despite friend’s lack of support, SA reacts

“So beautiful”: Woman flexes impressive business despite friend’s lack of suppor...

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Bold baboon causes chaos in Nelson Mandela University res kitchen in viral TikTok video

Bold baboon causes chaos in Nelson Mandela University res kitchen in viral TikTo...

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"Work of art": Artist’s lipstick portrait of late Springbok star Cornal Hendricks impresses SA

"Work of art": Artist’s lipstick portrait of late Springbok star Cornal Hendrick...

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“American movies lied”: SA woman complains about work culture in US, Mzansi reacts

“American movies lied”: SA woman complains about work culture in US, Mzansi reac...

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Woman shares viral 70% off Pick n Pay Clothing deal, Mzansi shoppers react: "Wasn't worth it"

Woman shares viral 70% off Pick n Pay Clothing deal, Mzansi shoppers react: "Wasn't worth it"

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5 days ago

A South African woman shared a 70% off Pick n Pay clothing deal in a TikTok video. People in Mzansi were excited about the plug and reacted with enthusiasm.

"Opportunist": Afrikaner refugee claims spark backlash as he denies false farmer story, SA reacts

"Opportunist": Afrikaner refugee claims spark backlash as he denies false farmer story, SA reacts

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5 days ago

An Afrikaner refugee’s claims sparked backlash as he denied the false farmer story. His stepdaughter called him out, and many South Africans reacted to his claims.

“This is so beautiful”: Mzansi woman transforms shack into stunning, cosy home, SA raves

“This is so beautiful”: Mzansi woman transforms shack into stunning, cosy home, SA raves

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7 days ago

A young South African woman showcased how she turned her shack into a stunning home with well-decorated interior design. People in Mzansi were in awe.

“Massive and beautiful”: Viral video of a huge snake climbing a tree stuns South Africans

“Massive and beautiful”: Viral video of a huge snake climbing a tree stuns South Africans

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8 days ago

A viral video of a massive Southern African rock python left many South Africans shocked and in awe. Many people in Mzansi reacted to the footage.

"Left my 5-bedroom house": Afrikaner refugee from group of 49 breaks silence on leaving SA

"Left my 5-bedroom house": Afrikaner refugee from group of 49 breaks silence on leaving SA

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8 days ago

An Afrikaner refugee from the group of 49 broke his silence on leaving South Africa and seeking asylum in America. The man’s revelation sparked mixed reactions.

"Top tier": Woman warms up Mzansi with winter plug, South Africans gush

"Top tier": Woman warms up Mzansi with winter plug, South Africans gush

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8 days ago

A South African woman shared a winter blanket plug in a TikTok video that went viral online. It sparked a reaction from Mzansi as they raved over the winter find.

“No way”: Viral TikTok video shows pupils using stones to do maths, sparking outrage in SA

“No way”: Viral TikTok video shows pupils using stones to do maths, sparking outrage in SA

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8 days ago

A viral TikTok video showcased school pupils using stones to calculate mathematics work, which sparked massive outrage in South Africa. People reacted to the clip.

“Committed taxi crime”: Man’s epic township taxi showdown after paying with R200 note, SA reacts

“Committed taxi crime”: Man’s epic township taxi showdown after paying with R200 note, SA reacts

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8 days ago

A young man’s epic township taxi showdown after paying with a R200 note in a video went viral. Social media users reacted with mixed feelings over the encounter.

"It is only God": Young South African woman builds her own home after years of renting

"It is only God": Young South African woman builds her own home after years of renting

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8 days ago

A South African woman shared her journey to building her house after years of renting. The TikTok video went viral, sparking a massive reaction in Mzansi.

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