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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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SA safety officer’s R34k salary breakdown sparks debate online: "Return that car, bro"

SA safety officer’s R34k salary breakdown sparks debate online: "Return that car, bro"

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4 months ago

"Is absolutely Beautiful": South Africans rave over Mr Price finds, shares video

"Is absolutely Beautiful": South Africans rave over Mr Price finds, shares video

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4 months ago

SA woman’s dramatic way of taking her hubby to the ATM as bonus season hits sparks laughter

SA woman’s dramatic way of taking her hubby to the ATM as bonus season hits sparks laughter

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4 months ago

SA Grade 12 pupil’s matric dance glamorous dress inspired by US reality star Porsha Williams

SA Grade 12 pupil’s matric dance glamorous dress inspired by US reality star Porsha Williams

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4 months ago

"This is so beautiful": Mzansi couple’s simple Home Affairs wedding video melts hearts online

"This is so beautiful": Mzansi couple’s simple Home Affairs wedding video melts hearts online

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4 months ago

South Africans go wild over woman's 1-minute R3000 trolley dash at Mall of Thembisa

South Africans go wild over woman's 1-minute R3000 trolley dash at Mall of Thembisa

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4 months ago

Chameleon makes a narrow escape from snake in dramatic showdown in viral video

Chameleon makes a narrow escape from snake in dramatic showdown in viral video

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4 months ago

A thrilling wildlife video shared by Mabalingwe Nature Reserve - VRS showcased a chameleon narrowly escaping a snake’s chase, leaving Mzansi peeps amazed.

Grade 12 pupil showcases the beginning of his high school days vs. the last, SA can relate: “Real”

Grade 12 pupil showcases the beginning of his high school days vs. the last, SA can relate: “Real”

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4 months ago

A Grade 12 learner left Mzansi amused with a hilarious TikTok video showing how excitement at the start of matric turned into pure exhaustion by year’s end.

"Love it": 14-Year-old South African’s viral unboxing of latest iPhone impresses Mzansi

"Love it": 14-Year-old South African’s viral unboxing of latest iPhone impresses Mzansi

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4 months ago

A 14-year-old Mzansi teen wowed TikTok after unboxing the new iPhone 17 Pro in cosmic orange. His excitement and confidence left SA viewers impressed.

"Ridiculous": Matric learner’s viral dance entrance with heavy security sparks reactions

"Ridiculous": Matric learner’s viral dance entrance with heavy security sparks reactions

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4 months ago

A Grade 12 pupil's grand entrance for his matric dance, with masked security, trucks, and motorbikes, left Mzansi stunned. South Africans reacted to the video.

Woman’s epic trolley dash at Alex Mall: Mzansi reacts to cooking essentials haul

Woman’s epic trolley dash at Alex Mall: Mzansi reacts to cooking essentials haul

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4 months ago

A lady’s epic trolley dash at Alex Mall in Johannesburg went viral after she filled her cart with cheese, butter, and cooking oil. Mzansi loved her energy and focus.

Matric 2025: Grade 12 learners' hilarious reactions to maths paper 1 go viral in video

Matric 2025: Grade 12 learners' hilarious reactions to maths paper 1 go viral in video

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4 months ago

A TikTok video of Grade 12 learners reacting to a tough Maths Paper 1 has gone viral. Their humour and frustration left Mzansi amused and empathetic.

"This is the best": Petrol attendant scores cool Cape Town adventure from Good Samaritan in a video

"This is the best": Petrol attendant scores cool Cape Town adventure from Good Samaritan in a video

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4 months ago

A petrol attendant chose adventure over R5K and enjoyed a dream Cape Town trip, flying and skydiving for the first time. Mzansi praises the kind act.

Die Fledermaus reimagined: Opera UCT’s modern take at Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre

Die Fledermaus reimagined: Opera UCT’s modern take at Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre

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4 months ago

Opera UCT dazzled audiences at Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre with a modern, Cape Town–inspired performance of Die Fledermaus, blending music, fashion, and culture.

Mbali Nhlapo, the housekeeper, shares a clever hack to remove rust from a microwave

Mbali Nhlapo, the housekeeper, shares a clever hack to remove rust from a microwave

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4 months ago

Mzansi’s beloved housekeeper Mbali Nhlapo shared a clever and affordable hack to remove rust from microwaves using salt and toothpaste and SA can’t get enough.

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