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

2455 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

Author's articles

"Your SADTU has become a joke": SA man slams teachers for becoming social media influencers

"Your SADTU has become a joke": SA man slams teachers for becoming social media influencers

People

8 days ago

Cape Town taxi driver leaves passengers on the roadside to get KFC in video, SA reacts: "No way"

Cape Town taxi driver leaves passengers on the roadside to get KFC in video, SA reacts: "No way"

People

8 days ago

“Slide 17, I’m crying”: Learners’ letters to God spark emotional reactions across South Africa

“Slide 17, I’m crying”: Learners’ letters to God spark emotional reactions across South Africa

People

9 days ago

"It was not easy": South African woman’s journey from domestic worker to business owner

"It was not easy": South African woman’s journey from domestic worker to business owner

Women Empowerment

9 days ago

From domestic work to international success: SA woman's raw tribute video to her parents

From domestic work to international success: SA woman's raw tribute video to her parents

Family and Relationships

9 days ago

"So beautiful": Mzansi woman’s home cinema room is the ultimate movie lover’s dream, SA raves

"So beautiful": Mzansi woman’s home cinema room is the ultimate movie lover’s dream, SA raves

Family and Relationships

9 days ago

“Ugogo washaya I get down”: Gogo’s epic dance moves at Spur birthday bash amuse Mzansi

“Ugogo washaya I get down”: Gogo’s epic dance moves at Spur birthday bash amuse Mzansi

Family and Relationships

9 days ago

A gogo in South Africa celebrated her birthday at Spur and showcased her impressive dance moves in a TikTok video. People in Mzansi were in awe as they reacted.

KwaZulu-Natal woman inspires Mzansi with her homemade yoghurt business

KwaZulu-Natal woman inspires Mzansi with her homemade yoghurt business

People

10 days ago

A woman in KwaZulu-Natal showcased how she makes her homemade yoghurt from scratch and sells it. The TikTok video went viral, sparking admiration from Mzansi.

25-Year-old South African woman builds rental rooms from scratch, shares video

25-Year-old South African woman builds rental rooms from scratch, shares video

People

10 days ago

A 25-year-old woman in South Africa showcased how she built her rental rooms in cash. She unveiled her journey in a TikTok video, and many people were inspired

South Africans buzzing with excitement over viral adult jumping castle fun day event, shares video

South Africans buzzing with excitement over viral adult jumping castle fun day event, shares video

People

10 days ago

South Africans were intrigued by an adult jumping castle event showcased in a TikTok video. People in Mzansi reacted to the viral footage as they entertained.

South African high school pupils take over TikTok with epic pyjama dance party

South African high school pupils take over TikTok with epic pyjama dance party

People

10 days ago

A South African high school went viral on social media in a TikTok video over their vibey pyjama dance party. People in Mzansi were entertained as they reacted.

“There is no excuse”: American sends love to coloured people after Open Chats podcast racist saga

“There is no excuse”: American sends love to coloured people after Open Chats podcast racist saga

People

10 days ago

Open Chats Podcast sparked outrage with racist remarks about coloured community. An American woman showcased her support, while Minister Gayton McKenzie reacted.

"Did me dirty": SA woman calls out grocery store over R350 misleading meat packaging, shares video

"Did me dirty": SA woman calls out grocery store over R350 misleading meat packaging, shares video

People

11 days ago

A woman in South Africa called out a retail grocery store over their alleged R350 misleading meat packaging in a TikTok video. The clip sparked reactions online.

“When did the economy get this bad”: Gent crashes out over price of sour worms, leaving SA outraged

“When did the economy get this bad”: Gent crashes out over price of sour worms, leaving SA outraged

People

11 days ago

A man in South Africa was shocked by the price of sour worms in a grocery store in Mzansi. He expressed his concerns, and people reacted to the TikTok video.

"So beautiful": SA raves as woman transforms shack into stunning modern home with ceiling boards

"So beautiful": SA raves as woman transforms shack into stunning modern home with ceiling boards

People

11 days ago

A woman in Cape Town showcased her shack makeover, where she styled the home with ceiling boards. South Africans were impressed by the outcome and reacted.

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