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

2473 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

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“No way”: Viral TikTok video shows pupils using stones to do maths, sparking outrage in SA

“No way”: Viral TikTok video shows pupils using stones to do maths, sparking outrage in SA

People

3 months ago

“Committed taxi crime”: Man’s epic township taxi showdown after paying with R200 note, SA reacts

“Committed taxi crime”: Man’s epic township taxi showdown after paying with R200 note, SA reacts

People

3 months ago

"It is only God": Young South African woman builds her own home after years of renting

"It is only God": Young South African woman builds her own home after years of renting

People

3 months ago

“Use money wisely”: Woman shows off her full fast food haul under R100, SA reacts

“Use money wisely”: Woman shows off her full fast food haul under R100, SA reacts

People

3 months ago

“You are cowards”: South African soldier calls out 49 Afrikaner refugees, Mzansi weighs in

“You are cowards”: South African soldier calls out 49 Afrikaner refugees, Mzansi weighs in

People

3 months ago

“Great experience": Young woman shares how she spent her birthday with just R200 in Cape Town

“Great experience": Young woman shares how she spent her birthday with just R200 in Cape Town

People

3 months ago

Young scientist’s tearful graduation reunion with dad at University of Fort Hare, SA raves

Young scientist’s tearful graduation reunion with dad at University of Fort Hare, SA raves

People

3 months ago

A young woman from the University of Fort Hare spotted her dad in the crowd, and her reaction warmed the hearts of many across Mzansi. The TikTok video went viral.

"It’s giving Zimbabwe": Cost of groceries at Pick n Pay sparks viral debate in SA

"It’s giving Zimbabwe": Cost of groceries at Pick n Pay sparks viral debate in SA

People

3 months ago

The cost of groceries at Pick n Pay in Zimbabwe sparked a massive debate in South Africa. The TikTok video went viral as it unveiled the prices of the items.

South African couple graduates together on same day, celebrates major milestone

South African couple graduates together on same day, celebrates major milestone

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A South African couple graduated together on the same day in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, sparking reactions from many people in Mzansi.

“This is beautiful”: SA woman gifts her mom a car for Mother’s Day, Mzansi gushes

“This is beautiful”: SA woman gifts her mom a car for Mother’s Day, Mzansi gushes

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A South African woman gifted her mom a car for Mother's Day in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, leaving many people in Mzansi praising her.

Church congregation celebrates Timothy Omotoso’s release in viral TikTok video, SA reacts

Church congregation celebrates Timothy Omotoso’s release in viral TikTok video, SA reacts

People

3 months ago

Church congregation celebrates Timothy Omotoso’s release in viral TikTok video following his acquittal after an eight-year legal ordeal. South Africans reacted.

“Interesting": Woman flexes a mini washing machine in a bucket, leaves SA amped

“Interesting": Woman flexes a mini washing machine in a bucket, leaves SA amped

People

3 months ago

A woman in Gqeberha showcased her mini washing machine in a bucket. The TikTok video went viral online, sparking mixed reactions from South Africans.

“I will never heal”: Woman shares how much she got paid as 'Mr. Bones' extra, SA reacts

“I will never heal”: Woman shares how much she got paid as 'Mr. Bones' extra, SA reacts

People

3 months ago

A woman in South Africa shared how much she got paid as a 'Mr. Bones 2' extra in a TikTok video that shocked many. The clip went viral, sparking reactions from SA.

University of Mpumalanga's first-ever PhD graduate celebrates historic achievement

University of Mpumalanga's first-ever PhD graduate celebrates historic achievement

People

3 months ago

The University of Mpumalanga celebrated its first-ever PhD graduate who made history. The South African woman shared her story and sources of inspiration.

“Gave me goosebumps”: High school's Zulu war cry goes viral, SA raves

“Gave me goosebumps”: High school's Zulu war cry goes viral, SA raves

People

3 months ago

A TikTok video showcasing a high school Zulu cry performed by pupils went viral on social media. The clip sparked reactions from South Africans online.

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