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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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Dricus du Plessis and Girlfriend steal the spotlight with cosy dance moves at friend's wedding

Dricus du Plessis and Girlfriend steal the spotlight with cosy dance moves at friend's wedding

People

2 years ago

TikTok lady leaves viewers in stitches with hilarious Valentine’s Day plugs and pokes fun at assorted decors

TikTok lady leaves viewers in stitches with hilarious Valentine’s Day plugs and pokes fun at assorted decors

People

2 years ago

Mzansi woman celebrates resilience after a year of unemployment, lands dream job

Mzansi woman celebrates resilience after a year of unemployment, lands dream job

People

2 years ago

Woman's hilarious TikTok video chronicles being way too early on first day of work

Woman's hilarious TikTok video chronicles being way too early on first day of work

People

2 years ago

Woman's phone washed away by ocean wave in hilarious TikTok video

Woman's phone washed away by ocean wave in hilarious TikTok video

People

2 years ago

Young woman throws shade at unmarried women announcing pregnancy in a TikTok video

Young woman throws shade at unmarried women announcing pregnancy in a TikTok video

People

2 years ago

First-time mom faces panic attack while shopping for baby, rescued by supportive friend

First-time mom faces panic attack while shopping for baby, rescued by supportive friend

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman having a panic attack while shopping for her baby items. The lady was rescued by her bestie. The clip left many people in awe.

Woman mourns mother's death a week after mom's traditional wedding, shares TikTok video

Woman mourns mother's death a week after mom's traditional wedding, shares TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman shared a TikTok video revealing that she lost her mother a week after her mom's lobola ceremony. The TikTok video went viral, leaving people devastated.

Dedicated woman prepares meal for family in a TikTok video, Mzansi claps

Dedicated woman prepares meal for family in a TikTok video, Mzansi claps

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

An African mother took to TikTok to showcase a day in her life at home. A clip shows how she cooks for her family and people are amazed by her dedication.

2 school girls flex their matching hairstyle in heartwarming TikTok video

2 school girls flex their matching hairstyle in heartwarming TikTok video

People

2 years ago

A schoolgirl took to TikTok to showcase her matching hairstyle with her bestie. The video has gone viral, with people unable to tell them apart. Mzansi was in awe.

Young lady urges responsible family planning in a TikTok video, sparks debate

Young lady urges responsible family planning in a TikTok video, sparks debate

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman took to TikTok to express her frustration with people having children with no action plan. The clip sparked a massive debate among netizens.

TikTok video of stylish Iinterracial couple sparks worldwide admiration

TikTok video of stylish Iinterracial couple sparks worldwide admiration

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows an interracial couple walking up the stairs while holding hands. The adorable duo were dressed formally, and their clip has left peeps in awe.

American man pays lobola for South African wife in a captivating TikTok video

American man pays lobola for South African wife in a captivating TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a man from the US paying lobola to his South African wife's family. The couple celebrated their traditional wedding with their loved ones.

Young woman joins the army and expresses gratitude for neighbour's advice in a TikTok video

Young woman joins the army and expresses gratitude for neighbour's advice in a TikTok video

People

2 years ago

A woman took to TikTok to celebrate and appreciate her neighbour for encouraging her to join the military force. People applauded her, while others were inspired.

First-year student stuns Witwatersrand university with R2 Million car on orientation day, shares TikTok video

First-year student stuns Witwatersrand university with R2 Million car on orientation day, shares TikTok video

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a first-year student arriving at Witwatersrand university in a luxury car for orientation. The clip has gone viral, leaving many people in awe.

Johana Mukandila