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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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“The boy is living my dream”: SA raves as mom gets son matching luxury car with dad

“The boy is living my dream”: SA raves as mom gets son matching luxury car with dad

People

4 months ago

"Clever girl": Woman grabs essential groceries in 1-minute trolley dash, leaves SA impressed

"Clever girl": Woman grabs essential groceries in 1-minute trolley dash, leaves SA impressed

People

4 months ago

“The quality is insane:” Woman shows off Coach bag from Temu, leaving South Africans impressed

“The quality is insane:” Woman shows off Coach bag from Temu, leaving South Africans impressed

People

4 months ago

“Black, white, purple in the atmosphere”: Germiston High’s electric war cry has SA hyped

“Black, white, purple in the atmosphere”: Germiston High’s electric war cry has SA hyped

People

4 months ago

SA Influencer takes pink obsession to new heights with bold backyard transformation

SA Influencer takes pink obsession to new heights with bold backyard transformation

People

4 months ago

"It’s a disgrace": R13 Million one-bedroom Cape Town apartment leaves Mzansi heated

"It’s a disgrace": R13 Million one-bedroom Cape Town apartment leaves Mzansi heated

People

4 months ago

Port Elizabeth woman celebrates return of beloved Bakers' Biscuits with exciting taste test

Port Elizabeth woman celebrates return of beloved Bakers' Biscuits with exciting taste test

People

4 months ago

A Port Elizabeth woman’s joyful taste test of Bakers Choco Magic biscuits sparks nostalgia in Mzansi as she celebrates their long-awaited return to store shelves.

"Great job": Man’s slow yet impressive trolley dash leaves Mzansi raving

"Great job": Man’s slow yet impressive trolley dash leaves Mzansi raving

People

4 months ago

A calm man’s slow yet strategic trolley dash wowed Mzansi as he filled his cart to the brim, earning praise online and being fondly dubbed a standout "present dad."

Legal expert explains how South African employees qualify for end-of-year bonuses and 13th cheques

Legal expert explains how South African employees qualify for end-of-year bonuses and 13th cheques

People

4 months ago

A legal expert broke down how SA employees can check if they qualify for a year-end bonus or 13th cheque, offering clear steps and insight into workplace rights.

Mzansi woman with luscious 4C hair shares her trusted hair products in viral video

Mzansi woman with luscious 4C hair shares her trusted hair products in viral video

People

4 months ago

A South African woman shared her top five trusted 4C hair products, sparking excitement as natural hair lovers praised her routine and glossy curls.

Becoming Mrs Logan: Part 3 of Judy’s traditional wedding captivates Mzansi

Becoming Mrs Logan: Part 3 of Judy’s traditional wedding captivates Mzansi

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

Judy's 'Becoming Mrs Logan' Part 3 melted hearts as she shared a beautiful cultural wedding moment, blending traditions and celebrating her interracial union.

Mzansi woman impresses SA after showing off massive cash made from daily tips

Mzansi woman impresses SA after showing off massive cash made from daily tips

People

4 months ago

Mzansi is buzzing after a woman shared a video showing the huge cash she earned from daily tips, sparking shock, praise and big conversations about tipping culture.

South African woman shares clever shopping hacks to help families cut grocery costs

South African woman shares clever shopping hacks to help families cut grocery costs

People

4 months ago

A South African woman shared smart grocery-saving tips, from weekly shopping to meal planning and Sixty60 orders, helping families cut costs and enjoy fresher meals.

Brother raises alarm after Joburg thieves use sneaky tactic to target his sister in video

Brother raises alarm after Joburg thieves use sneaky tactic to target his sister in video

People

4 months ago

A Johannesburg man warned Mzansi after thieves cut open his sister’s bag in a sneaky robbery attempt, sparking concern and awareness about rising crime in the city.

"What a confidence booster:" SA raves as woman celebrates new car worth R300K in emotional video

"What a confidence booster:" SA raves as woman celebrates new car worth R300K in emotional video

People

4 months ago

A South African woman went viral after buying her brand-new Omoda worth over R300k, sparking joy, pride, and heartfelt reactions across social media.

Johana Mukandila