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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“This app doesn’t see Africans”: South African creator shares TikTok earnings from viral video

“This app doesn’t see Africans”: South African creator shares TikTok earnings from viral video

People

2 months ago

"It's possible": Young woman inspires Mzansi by entering dental school despite failing maths

"It's possible": Young woman inspires Mzansi by entering dental school despite failing maths

People

2 months ago

“Lead us not into temptation": Hot SAPS officer with green eyes leaves Mzansi women swooning

“Lead us not into temptation": Hot SAPS officer with green eyes leaves Mzansi women swooning

People

2 months ago

"It’s wild": South African woman’s R800 grocery haul for family of two stuns Mzansi

"It’s wild": South African woman’s R800 grocery haul for family of two stuns Mzansi

People

2 months ago

From vision to reality: Woman’s inspiring journey building dream home, SA reacts

From vision to reality: Woman’s inspiring journey building dream home, SA reacts

People

2 months ago

“This is beautiful”: Elderly couple sharing Lunch Bar melts hearts, SA raves

“This is beautiful”: Elderly couple sharing Lunch Bar melts hearts, SA raves

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

“This is powerful”: South African woman graduates after failing Grade 12 four times, inspires Mzansi

“This is powerful”: South African woman graduates after failing Grade 12 four times, inspires Mzansi

People

2 months ago

A young lady in South Africa shared how she failed Grade 12 four times and celebrated graduating as a teacher in a TikTok video. The clip inspired many in Mzansi.

"Haibo": Woman’s hilarious taxi chronicle goes viral, leaving South Africans stunned

"Haibo": Woman’s hilarious taxi chronicle goes viral, leaving South Africans stunned

People

2 months ago

A woman in South Africa showcased her hilarious taxi chronicle in a TikTok video that went viral. People were amused and flooded the post with reactions to the clip.

"Not a single bad soul": UK man defends SA in video, slams media’s negative portrayal of Mzansi

"Not a single bad soul": UK man defends SA in video, slams media’s negative portrayal of Mzansi

People

2 months ago

A UK man defended South Africa and slammed the media’s negative portrayal of Mzansi in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking reactions from people online.

“Absolutely exquisite”: New York couple’s renovation of 300-year-old SA house impresses Mzansi

“Absolutely exquisite”: New York couple’s renovation of 300-year-old SA house impresses Mzansi

People

2 months ago

A couple from New York City showcased their stunning renovation of a 300-year-old South African house, which impressed Mzansi. The clip spraked reactions.

“Hai hai khona”: Gardener’s payslip in South Africa stuns Mzansi, shows impressive salary

“Hai hai khona”: Gardener’s payslip in South Africa stuns Mzansi, shows impressive salary

People

2 months ago

A woman showcased a gardener's payslip salary in South Africa that shocked many people in Mzansi. The TikTok video went viral, sparking reactions.

Drakensberg boys choir unites South Africa with impressive performance

Drakensberg boys choir unites South Africa with impressive performance

People

2 months ago

A video showcasing a group of young boys from different backgrounds uniting with their impressive performance wowed many people in South Africa. The clip went viral.

“Those killed during apartheid”: Video of Wall of Remembrance for murdered farmers sparks outrage

“Those killed during apartheid”: Video of Wall of Remembrance for murdered farmers sparks outrage

People

2 months ago

A man shared a video of the Wall of Remembrance for murdered farmers, sparking outrage in South Africa. The TikTok clip went viral as people reacted.

"Halala": Petrol attendant inspires Mzansi after flexing new impressive car, SA cheers

"Halala": Petrol attendant inspires Mzansi after flexing new impressive car, SA cheers

People

2 months ago

A petrol attendant wowed many people in South Africa after she showed off her new impressive car in a TikTok video. Mzansi netizens reacted with warm messages.

"We are incredibly proud": SA girl bags Miss Teen Universe 2025, high school celebrates her big win

"We are incredibly proud": SA girl bags Miss Teen Universe 2025, high school celebrates her big win

People

2 months ago

A South African girl bagged the Miss Teen Universe 2025 title and more. Her school celebrated her big win in a TikTok video. People reacted with sweet messages.

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