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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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“No way:” Mzansi stunned as man breaks down SA’s top retailers and their annual sales in viral video

“No way:” Mzansi stunned as man breaks down SA’s top retailers and their annual sales in viral video

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4 months ago

"Can you adopt me:" Mzansi reacts as wealthy gent casually shows off luxury car collection online

"Can you adopt me:" Mzansi reacts as wealthy gent casually shows off luxury car collection online

People

4 months ago

South African woman’s braces prank goes horribly wrong in TikTok video, leaving Mzansi amused

South African woman’s braces prank goes horribly wrong in TikTok video, leaving Mzansi amused

People

4 months ago

"An entire salary": Bill from nightclub in Cape Town leaves SA stunned as total shoots past R150,000

"An entire salary": Bill from nightclub in Cape Town leaves SA stunned as total shoots past R150,000

People

4 months ago

Graduate finally walks the stage after 2020 COVID delay in touching ceremony

Graduate finally walks the stage after 2020 COVID delay in touching ceremony

People

4 months ago

South African woman plugs Mzansi babes with R100 heels in Cape Town

South African woman plugs Mzansi babes with R100 heels in Cape Town

People

4 months ago

Xhosa choir captivates Cape Town's Greenmarket Square with soulful performance

Xhosa choir captivates Cape Town's Greenmarket Square with soulful performance

People

4 months ago

A talented Xhosa choir amazed locals and tourists at Cape Town’s Greenmarket Square with a soulful performance that beautifully celebrated Mzansi’s rich culture.

Taste of Belgium market 2025: Belgian culture, food & fun in Cape Town

Taste of Belgium market 2025: Belgian culture, food & fun in Cape Town

People

4 months ago

Capetonians are in for a treat as the Taste of Belgium Market returns with delicious food, live music, and family fun at the Belgian Residence in Newlands.

"Being poor is no fun": Unemployed mom’s struggle to feed her kids touches Mzansi

"Being poor is no fun": Unemployed mom’s struggle to feed her kids touches Mzansi

People

4 months ago

A struggling Mzansi mom melted hearts after sharing a touching video of her humble meal for her kids, showing resilience, faith, and hope amid tough times.

"Y’all like testing God:" Snake expert has SA flipping out after watching rugby with a boomslang

"Y’all like testing God:" Snake expert has SA flipping out after watching rugby with a boomslang

People

4 months ago

A Cape Town snake expert shocked Mzansi after sharing a photo of himself watching rugby with a venomous boomslang, leaving peeps both amazed and creeped out.

Mr Price's chic homeware item leaves South Africans amazed, shares video

Mr Price's chic homeware item leaves South Africans amazed, shares video

People

4 months ago

A stunning Mr Price beige bowl set has gone viral in Mzansi for its chic design and R99.99 price, leaving décor lovers impressed by its elegance and affordability.

Mzansi man shows off his "delulu" Christmas wishlist, leaving South Africans amused

Mzansi man shows off his "delulu" Christmas wishlist, leaving South Africans amused

People

4 months ago

A Mzansi man left social media in stitches after sharing his hilarious "delulu" Christmas wishlist, featuring pricey gadgets and home items from Takealot.

"Deserves an Oscar": Video of venomous rinkhals playing dead leaves Mzansi creeped out

"Deserves an Oscar": Video of venomous rinkhals playing dead leaves Mzansi creeped out

People

4 months ago

A venomous rinkhals snake left Mzansi creeped out and amused after a video showed it dramatically playing dead, earning “Oscar-worthy” praise from viewers.

"I am influenced": Woman’s toothpaste plug and before-and-after transformation leaves SA impressed

"I am influenced": Woman’s toothpaste plug and before-and-after transformation leaves SA impressed

People

4 months ago

A Mzansi woman’s TikTok showing her before-and-after teeth results using Colgate Optic White Purple Reveal toothpaste has social media buzzing with reactions.

Cape Town woman breaks down cost of giving birth at private hospital, shares what she paid

Cape Town woman breaks down cost of giving birth at private hospital, shares what she paid

People

4 months ago

A Cape Town woman shared her private hospital birth costs on TikTok, revealing what Discovery Medical Aid covered and sparking a debate on maternity expenses in SA.

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