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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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“I will definitely try this": Mbali Nhlapo’s viral kettle cleaning hack has South Africans talking

“I will definitely try this": Mbali Nhlapo’s viral kettle cleaning hack has South Africans talking

People

5 months ago

"Pretty, yes please:" Mzansi goes wild over being plugged with stunning R99 summer dresses

"Pretty, yes please:" Mzansi goes wild over being plugged with stunning R99 summer dresses

People

5 months ago

American wife learns Afrikaans sayings from her husband, Mzansi finds it adorable

American wife learns Afrikaans sayings from her husband, Mzansi finds it adorable

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Young South African couple's heartwarming honeymoon video goes viral after Home affairs wedding

Young South African couple's heartwarming honeymoon video goes viral after Home affairs wedding

People

5 months ago

"I am hurt": Sanlam Cape Town Marathon cancelled, leaving runners disappointed

"I am hurt": Sanlam Cape Town Marathon cancelled, leaving runners disappointed

People

5 months ago

Woman working in the UK’s dream home shattered after family misuses money upon her return to Africa

Woman working in the UK’s dream home shattered after family misuses money upon her return to Africa

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Grade 12 pupil stuns Mzansi with presidential-style matric dance entrance in video

Grade 12 pupil stuns Mzansi with presidential-style matric dance entrance in video

People

5 months ago

Grade 12 pupil stuns Mzansi with a grand, presidential-style matric dance entrance, featuring motorbikes, trucks, and a black Jeep for ultimate luxury and style.

"Beautiful and unique": SA raves over pupils' unforgettable trolley entrance at matric dance

"Beautiful and unique": SA raves over pupils' unforgettable trolley entrance at matric dance

People

5 months ago

Two Grade 12 learners arrived in style at their matric dance, using trolleys instead of luxury cars, showcasing creativity and playfulness that went viral on TikTok.

"So feminine": Mzansi goes wild over Grade 12 pupil’s unique matric dance gown

"So feminine": Mzansi goes wild over Grade 12 pupil’s unique matric dance gown

People

5 months ago

A Grade 12 pupil's stunning matric dance look has gone viral, with her breathtaking pink dress and confident demeanour earning widespread admiration.

"Feels magical": TikTok sensation shares her go-to Christmas shopping destination in South Africa

"Feels magical": TikTok sensation shares her go-to Christmas shopping destination in South Africa

People

5 months ago

Mrs Bullock, a TikTok content creator, shared her festive finds at Santa's Warehouse in Pretoria, raving about the store's magical atmosphere and quality items.

“Top tier”: South African gents swoon over Cape Verdean girls in viral celebration video

“Top tier”: South African gents swoon over Cape Verdean girls in viral celebration video

People

5 months ago

Cape Verde made history by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sparking jubilation and admiration for its beautiful women and football prowess. SA gushed.

Highest and lowest prelim marks impress SA as top matric learners share their results

Highest and lowest prelim marks impress SA as top matric learners share their results

People

5 months ago

A group of Grade 12 learners shared their prelim exam results, with scores ranging from 60% to 98%, sparking admiration from South Africans online.

"It’s crazy": Man explains how South Africans are paying water bills through electricity meters

"It’s crazy": Man explains how South Africans are paying water bills through electricity meters

People

5 months ago

A man revealed how prepaid electricity meters in complexes may cover water bills and other costs, sparking calls for greater transparency in utility billing systems.

"It ain’t that price": SA in disbelief as young man breaks down his R34,350 matric dance budget

"It ain’t that price": SA in disbelief as young man breaks down his R34,350 matric dance budget

People

5 months ago

A Grade 12 pupil's R35,000 matric dance budget breakdown sparked mixed reactions online, with some praising his confidence and others questioning the high costs.

South African content creators’ hilarious struggle with noisy hadedas sparks laughter across Mzansi

South African content creators’ hilarious struggle with noisy hadedas sparks laughter across Mzansi

People

5 months ago

A SA content creator's attempt to film was hilariously interrupted by loud hadedas, sparking relatable laughter and empathy from fellow creators and viewers.

Johana Mukandila