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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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Triple Blessings: Woman graduates, marries, has lobola ceremony in 1 year, shares TikTok video

Triple Blessings: Woman graduates, marries, has lobola ceremony in 1 year, shares TikTok video

People

2 years ago

Fashionable gogo stuns Mzansi: TikTok video showcases stylish granny breaking fashion norms

Fashionable gogo stuns Mzansi: TikTok video showcases stylish granny breaking fashion norms

People

2 years ago

Woman’s wig glue nightmare: TikTok video reveals harsh impact on hairline, SA in pain

Woman’s wig glue nightmare: TikTok video reveals harsh impact on hairline, SA in pain

People

2 years ago

Toddler vs food comedy: hilarious video shows parent locking fridge to thwart tot's mischief

Toddler vs food comedy: hilarious video shows parent locking fridge to thwart tot's mischief

People

2 years ago

TikTok video of Man’s Golf GTI destroyed in hailstorm leaves Mzansi pained

TikTok video of Man’s Golf GTI destroyed in hailstorm leaves Mzansi pained

People

2 years ago

Bride showcases amazing dance moves in the rain in TikTok video

Bride showcases amazing dance moves in the rain in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

South African woman asks TikTok users to help find her taxi crush, shares TikTok video

South African woman asks TikTok users to help find her taxi crush, shares TikTok video

People

2 years ago

A young South African lady posted a TikTok video of a man she was crushing on in the taxi. She asked SA to help her find the handsome stud. Peeps are not impressed.

What's the secret: TikTok video of woman’s drastic weight loss inspires many people

What's the secret: TikTok video of woman’s drastic weight loss inspires many people

People

2 years ago

A young woman's TikTok video reveals her remarkable weight loss journey. The video left many viewers in awe and inspired peeps to start their own fitness goals.

Orphaned woman guides younger brother into adulthood after losing their mom, shares TikTok video

Orphaned woman guides younger brother into adulthood after losing their mom, shares TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A touching TikTok video tells a story of two South African siblings who lost their mom at a tender age. The sister steps up for her bro and helps him into adulthood.

Xhosa husband helps wife with makoti duties in TikTok video, Mzansi swooning

Xhosa husband helps wife with makoti duties in TikTok video, Mzansi swooning

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Xhosa man helps his wife with makoti duties and a TikTok video of his sweet support is trending. Single Mzansi ladies are dreaming of a similar union of their own.

Proud young man rebuilds family home, TikTok video of before and after has Mzansi celebrating

Proud young man rebuilds family home, TikTok video of before and after has Mzansi celebrating

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A young man creating generational wealth shared a video revamping his family home. The clip of the before and after left many people feeling inspired.

Woman's December paycheck of only R1 400 sees her crying in TikTok video as family laugh

Woman's December paycheck of only R1 400 sees her crying in TikTok video as family laugh

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman's December salary of a mere R1 400 had her sobbing uncontrollably while her sister recorded a TikTok video. People are sharing similar experiences.

The real-life story of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela: From adversity to a global icon

The real-life story of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela: From adversity to a global icon

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela wasn't only a political activist and an anti-apartheid icon but also a mother, wife and social worker. Her journey inspired many.

Johana Mukandila