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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"Refugee racists": 49 Afrikaners granted refugee status in America sparks outrage in SA

"Refugee racists": 49 Afrikaners granted refugee status in America sparks outrage in SA

People

3 months ago

"Mothers are a blessing": Mom surprises her child at res with an impressive gesture, SA raves

"Mothers are a blessing": Mom surprises her child at res with an impressive gesture, SA raves

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

SA woman shares heartbreaking family dispute, son takes back everything he gave to his mom

SA woman shares heartbreaking family dispute, son takes back everything he gave to his mom

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

“I think this worked”: Man’s hilarious Kaizer Chiefs curse-breaking ritual goes viral, SA reacts

“I think this worked”: Man’s hilarious Kaizer Chiefs curse-breaking ritual goes viral, SA reacts

People

3 months ago

"Solid": Uber Eats driver steals the show with dance moves at South African groove, Mzansi raves

"Solid": Uber Eats driver steals the show with dance moves at South African groove, Mzansi raves

People

3 months ago

“His delays are indeed divine”: Woman lands dream job after 6 years of searching, SA reacts

“His delays are indeed divine”: Woman lands dream job after 6 years of searching, SA reacts

People

3 months ago

"The best": Impi UKZN mascot steals the show at graduation ceremony in video, SA raves

"The best": Impi UKZN mascot steals the show at graduation ceremony in video, SA raves

People

3 months ago

The University of KwaZulu-Natal's Impi mascot stole the show at the graduation ceremony, which earned him a standing ovation. The TikTok video went viral.

“How is this possible”: Woman unveils call centre agent’s payslip, leaves SA stunned

“How is this possible”: Woman unveils call centre agent’s payslip, leaves SA stunned

People

3 months ago

A South African woman showcased the payslip of a call centre agent in a video. The clip went viral, leaving many people shocked by the individual's earnings.

"Big bucks": South African player wins R28 million PowerBall PLUS jackpot, Mzansi amazed

"Big bucks": South African player wins R28 million PowerBall PLUS jackpot, Mzansi amazed

People

3 months ago

A South African player won R28 million PowerBall PLUS jackpot. ITHUBA CEO Charmaine Mabuza highlighted PowerBall PLUS's success in giving Mzansi a second chance.

“Will never see my money again”: SA woman calls out Shein over disappointing purchase

“Will never see my money again”: SA woman calls out Shein over disappointing purchase

People

3 months ago

A South African woman called out Shein over her disappointing purchase in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, sparking amusement and reactions from peeps.

"Yoh, lesson learned": Man regrets lending car to friend after nightmare experience, SA reacts

"Yoh, lesson learned": Man regrets lending car to friend after nightmare experience, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A young South African man shared his heartbreaking story of lending his car to his friend, which he later regretted. The TikTok video sparked reactions from Mzansi.

UK woman goes viral with grocery haul from South African store, Mzansi reacts

UK woman goes viral with grocery haul from South African store, Mzansi reacts

People

3 months ago

A woman from the UK showed off her grocery haul from South Africa in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, sparking a massive buzz on social media.

19-Year-old South African turns humble shack into stunning home, Manzsi raves: "Looks beautiful"

19-Year-old South African turns humble shack into stunning home, Manzsi raves: "Looks beautiful"

People

3 months ago

A 19-year-old South African showed off her shack house, which she turned into a stunning home. The TikTok video went viral, leaving people in Mzansi impressed.

“Haibo, I can’t”: SA cracks up as Rihanna’s 2025 Met Gala look spotted in Mzansi

“Haibo, I can’t”: SA cracks up as Rihanna’s 2025 Met Gala look spotted in Mzansi

People

3 months ago

South Africans were amused over a man who recreated Rihanna’s 2025 Met Gala look in a TikTok video. People reacted, and Rihanna confirmed her third pregnancy.

“Haibo, I want”: Mzansi amped over R200 Zara jackets deal, shares video

“Haibo, I want”: Mzansi amped over R200 Zara jackets deal, shares video

People

3 months ago

South Africans were amped over the R200 Zara jackets deal at a local store in Mzansi. The TikTok video went viral online, sparking reactions from people.

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