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

2125 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

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“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 react...

People

9 days 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...

People

9 days 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...

People

9 days 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...

People

9 days ago

"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 S...

People

9 days ago

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

9 days ago

“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

10 days 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

10 days 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

10 days 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

10 days 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

10 days 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 Zulu war cry goes viral, SA raves

“Gave me goosebumps”: High School Zulu war cry goes viral, SA raves

People

10 days 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.

"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

11 days ago

Afrikaners were granted refugee status in the US. The South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, reacted to the departure of the Afrikaners as visuals emerged online.

"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

11 days ago

A young woman surprised her son at res with an impressive grand gesture in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking mixed reactions from South Africans.

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

11 days ago

A young South African shared a heartbreaking family dispute on social media, where her brother took back everything he gave to his mom. The TikTok video went viral.

Johana Mukandila