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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 stunned by the discovery of Enhle Mbali’s lookalike; SA reacts to viral video

Mzansi stunned by the discovery of Enhle Mbali’s lookalike; SA reacts to viral video

People

5 months ago

"It’s so satisfying to see": Women flex their luxury Mercedes-Benz in a video, SA is impressed

"It’s so satisfying to see": Women flex their luxury Mercedes-Benz in a video, SA is impressed

People

5 months ago

Young man in South Africa shows off progress on his dream house at 24, inspiring Mzansi

Young man in South Africa shows off progress on his dream house at 24, inspiring Mzansi

People

5 months ago

YouTuber Joseph Dary shows off baby mama and bundle of joy, SA raves

YouTuber Joseph Dary shows off baby mama and bundle of joy, SA raves

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"Horrifying": Internet spooked after hissing cobra found in family’s toilet in TikTok video

"Horrifying": Internet spooked after hissing cobra found in family’s toilet in TikTok video

People

5 months ago

"Big machines only": Camps Bay High matric dance entrance with expensive cars leaves SA amazed

"Big machines only": Camps Bay High matric dance entrance with expensive cars leaves SA amazed

People

5 months ago

"Is just wild": Snake crawls into woman’s car at Canal Walk parking lot, South Africans react

"Is just wild": Snake crawls into woman’s car at Canal Walk parking lot, South Africans react

People

5 months ago

A snake sneaked into Cape Town's Canal Walk parking lot, hiding near a car. Witnesses were shocked and amused by this unexpected reptile encounter at the mall.

"Looks peaceful": Woman showcases her stunning ‘big girl’ apartment, SA in awe of the modern space

"Looks peaceful": Woman showcases her stunning ‘big girl’ apartment, SA in awe of the modern space

People

5 months ago

A young woman's elegant 'big girl' apartment in Pretoria went viral on TikTok, inspiring many South Africans online with her sense of design and independence.

“It’s an exaggeration”: SA chims in as woman’s R46K matric dance budget leaves Mzansi stunned

“It’s an exaggeration”: SA chims in as woman’s R46K matric dance budget leaves Mzansi stunned

People

5 months ago

A Grade 12 graduate in Cape Town revealed that she spent R46.3K on her matric dance, sparking mixed reactions on social media over the lavish celebration.

"Give this lady her flowers": SA reacts to Ad-worthy bread prank that left Mzansi in stitches

"Give this lady her flowers": SA reacts to Ad-worthy bread prank that left Mzansi in stitches

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A woman's priceless reaction to a bread prank went viral on TikTok, with many calling it 'ad-worthy' and suggesting Albany should hire her for a commercial.

Matric exams: Grade 12 learner shares honest review of English paper 3, Mzansi reacts

Matric exams: Grade 12 learner shares honest review of English paper 3, Mzansi reacts

People

5 months ago

A Grade 12 learner shared an emotional review of his English Paper 3 exam in a TikTok video, where he revealed personal struggles and growth in his essay.

"I was in disbelief": SA woman showcases a month’s worth of fruit and veggies for just R250

"I was in disbelief": SA woman showcases a month’s worth of fruit and veggies for just R250

People

5 months ago

A South African woman revealed a R250 grocery haul from Pretoria market that sparked praise for affordable prices and fresh produce. The TikTok video went viral.

"Literally obsessed": Woolworths Droëwors Taco Shells have South Africans talking

"Literally obsessed": Woolworths Droëwors Taco Shells have South Africans talking

People

5 months ago

Woolworths' Droëwors taco shells sparked excitement and scepticism among South Africans, with some loving the unique flavour combo and others questioning its taste.

"Satire at its best:" SA reacts to woman showcasing lavish day as she pokes fun at politicians’ kids

"Satire at its best:" SA reacts to woman showcasing lavish day as she pokes fun at politicians’ kids

People

5 months ago

A South African woman poked fun at politicians' kids by showcasing their lifestyle, flaunting wealth and privilege amid economic struggles. People reacted.

South African woman showcases the result of dating a baby daddy, Mzansi reacts

South African woman showcases the result of dating a baby daddy, Mzansi reacts

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A South African woman showcased the results of dating a man with kids, sparking a debate after sharing her partner's WhatsApp message, which went viral.

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