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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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Mzansi McDonald's fans queue for hours as Big Mac meal drops to just R30 in video

Mzansi McDonald's fans queue for hours as Big Mac meal drops to just R30 in video

People

4 months ago

"Beautiful:" SA raves as woman flexes her cute Jet set for summer in video

"Beautiful:" SA raves as woman flexes her cute Jet set for summer in video

People

4 months ago

Snake catcher rescues Eastern Brown snake from skate park in viral video

Snake catcher rescues Eastern Brown snake from skate park in viral video

People

4 months ago

Matric learner's hilarious and relatable review of Physics Paper 2 goes viral in Mzansi

Matric learner's hilarious and relatable review of Physics Paper 2 goes viral in Mzansi

People

4 months ago

Cape Town woman shares honest review of Woolworths’ viral mochi flavours in taste-test video

Cape Town woman shares honest review of Woolworths’ viral mochi flavours in taste-test video

People

4 months ago

"People are too casual": SA reacts to hippos taking over the streets of St Lucia in a typical scene

"People are too casual": SA reacts to hippos taking over the streets of St Lucia in a typical scene

People

4 months ago

"That’s messed up": SA reacts to tech sales pay slip revealing unpredictable commission-based salary

"That’s messed up": SA reacts to tech sales pay slip revealing unpredictable commission-based salary

People

4 months ago

A woman from SA shared a viral video revealing the impressive yet unpredictable earnings of a tech sales rep, sparking online debate about commission-only jobs.

Mzansi woman shares powerful post highlighting graduate struggles in South Africa's tough job market

Mzansi woman shares powerful post highlighting graduate struggles in South Africa's tough job market

People

4 months ago

A young Mzansi woman’s honest post about life after graduation touched hearts as she revealed her current reality, sparking empathy and hope across social media.

South African man becomes a homeowner at 23 and flexes his home in a video

South African man becomes a homeowner at 23 and flexes his home in a video

People

4 months ago

A 23-year-old Mzansi man inspired many after proudly showing off his beautiful home, proving that hard work and discipline can make young homeownership possible.

Young South African woman shows off goodie bag from Grace Mondlana’s event, leaves Mzansi talking

Young South African woman shows off goodie bag from Grace Mondlana’s event, leaves Mzansi talking

People

4 months ago

Mzansi praised Grace Mondlana after a young lady proudly showcased her thoughtful Nivea-filled goodie bag from the influencer’s glamorous year-end celebration.

Woman shares terrifying video of flooded streets in Kuruman, urges action on drainage system

Woman shares terrifying video of flooded streets in Kuruman, urges action on drainage system

People

4 months ago

A Kuruman woman’s video of severe flooding in her neighbourhood sparked concern over poor drainage and infrastructure, prompting calls for urgent local action.

“You are so funny”: SA amused by woman’s joke about VAT charge on restaurant bill in Mzansi

“You are so funny”: SA amused by woman’s joke about VAT charge on restaurant bill in Mzansi

People

4 months ago

A South African woman sparked amusement with a hilarious video, joking about VAT on her restaurant bill. Mzansi reacted to her witty take on the extra charge.

South African besties serve luxury travel goals on glamorous European getaway in video

South African besties serve luxury travel goals on glamorous European getaway in video

People

4 months ago

Two SA besties wowed Mzansi with their luxury European getaway to France and Monaco, from travel drama to a surprise celebrity encounter that left fans obsessed.

"I haven't healed": SA reacts to woman's car repossession video going viral

"I haven't healed": SA reacts to woman's car repossession video going viral

People

4 months ago

A Mzansi woman’s emotional TikTok about her car repossession moved South Africans as she vowed to bounce back stronger, earning praise for her courage and honesty.

Mzansi student shows off impressive R791 grocery haul, urges others to save smart

Mzansi student shows off impressive R791 grocery haul, urges others to save smart

People

4 months ago

A SA student amazed Mzansi after revealing her R791 grocery haul from Shoprite, showing how smart shopping and an Extra Savings card stretch every rand.

Johana Mukandila