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

2467 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

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“I needed my mental health back”: Woman in tears as she quits toxic job, SA chimes in

“I needed my mental health back”: Woman in tears as she quits toxic job, SA chimes in

People

2 months ago

Young tourist’s viral visit to South Africa’s most dangerous township sparks debate

Young tourist’s viral visit to South Africa’s most dangerous township sparks debate

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Young South African man survives on R700 in Cape Town, shares budget tips online

Young South African man survives on R700 in Cape Town, shares budget tips online

People

2 months ago

“Our tax money”: Woman buys new car using NSFAS and NRF savings, sparking buzz in SA

“Our tax money”: Woman buys new car using NSFAS and NRF savings, sparking buzz in SA

People

2 months ago

“What the hell”: Young South African woman shows off hair salon fail, Mzansi reacts

“What the hell”: Young South African woman shows off hair salon fail, Mzansi reacts

People

2 months ago

"Rupert is Ruperting": Viral skit of Ramaphosa and Trump meeting sparks laughter as Mzansi reacts

"Rupert is Ruperting": Viral skit of Ramaphosa and Trump meeting sparks laughter as Mzansi reacts

People

2 months ago

Young woman steps up to raise late best friend’s baby, SA reacts: "God bless you"

Young woman steps up to raise late best friend’s baby, SA reacts: "God bless you"

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A young woman shared her story of how she stepped up to raise her late best friend’s baby. The TikTok video went viral online, sparking reactions from people.

"This is beautiful": Young couples spark online buzz with fun moments at Cape Town’s Lovers Lane

"This is beautiful": Young couples spark online buzz with fun moments at Cape Town’s Lovers Lane

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A group of young couples sparked a massive buzz on social media with their fun moment at Cape Town’s Lovers Lane. The TikTok video went viral, and people reacted.

"Brutally violated": Candlelight vigil for Olorato Mongale sparks calls to end gender-based violence

"Brutally violated": Candlelight vigil for Olorato Mongale sparks calls to end gender-based violence

People

2 months ago

A candlelight vigil was held in honour of Olorato Mongale’s murder, which sparked calls to end gender-based violence in South Africa. People reacted to the video.

“That’s strange”: Japanese woman’s South African visa rejection sparks online buzz, Mzansi reacts

“That’s strange”: Japanese woman’s South African visa rejection sparks online buzz, Mzansi reacts

People

2 months ago

A Japanese woman shares her journey of South African visa rejection in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking a massive buzz on social media.

“It clears dark marks”: Young woman shows skincare journey from acne to glowing skin, SA reacts

“It clears dark marks”: Young woman shows skincare journey from acne to glowing skin, SA reacts

People

2 months ago

A young South African woman shared her skincare journey from acne to glowing skin. In the TikTok video, she unveiled the products along with the prices.

Funny Afrikaans mom-daughter exchange on ‘open the door’ goes viral in South Africa, shares video

Funny Afrikaans mom-daughter exchange on ‘open the door’ goes viral in South Africa, shares video

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A South African mother shared her funny Afrikaans exchange on ‘open the door’ in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, and people in Mzansi were amused by it.

Pretoria mom starts over with heartwarming kids’ bedroom renovation on budget using PEP Home

Pretoria mom starts over with heartwarming kids’ bedroom renovation on budget using PEP Home

People

2 months ago

A woman in Pretoria shared her journey of starting over with her kids and showed off her stunning bedroom makeover on a budget using PEP Home. People reacted.

"Sue them": Woman calls out 2 well-known SA brands after finding worms in flour, Mzansi chimes in

"Sue them": Woman calls out 2 well-known SA brands after finding worms in flour, Mzansi chimes in

People

2 months ago

A young woman called out two well-known brands in South Africa after discovering worms in cake flour. The TikTok video sparked a massive reaction online.

Elephant seal safely returned to ocean after surprising Gordon's Bay residents in viral video

Elephant seal safely returned to ocean after surprising Gordon's Bay residents in viral video

People

2 months ago

An elephant seal was safely returned to the ocean after surprising Gordon's Bay residents early Tuesday morning. The video of the sea creature’s return went viral.

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