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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"Better than I expected”: African woman shows off hair braided by Asian stylist, SA reacts

"Better than I expected”: African woman shows off hair braided by Asian stylist, SA reacts

People

3 months ago

"So elegant": Stylish woman’s ZARA try-on leaves Mzansi gushing over her fashion plug

"So elegant": Stylish woman’s ZARA try-on leaves Mzansi gushing over her fashion plug

People

3 months ago

Lion leaves Mzansi in stitches after smacking phone out of man’s hand in viral wildlife video

Lion leaves Mzansi in stitches after smacking phone out of man’s hand in viral wildlife video

People

3 months ago

"Love the idea": Woman makes 2-course meal for just R30 using Shoprite ingredients, SA impressed

"Love the idea": Woman makes 2-course meal for just R30 using Shoprite ingredients, SA impressed

People

3 months ago

"Love the shop": Woman plugs SA with chocolate factory selling Ferrero and Lindt at budget prices

"Love the shop": Woman plugs SA with chocolate factory selling Ferrero and Lindt at budget prices

People

3 months ago

“It’s so bad”: SA weighs in and cracks jokes over woman’s hilarious taxi chronicle

“It’s so bad”: SA weighs in and cracks jokes over woman’s hilarious taxi chronicle

People

3 months ago

"Proud of you": 25-Year-old South African woman celebrates homeownership in style, inspires SA

"Proud of you": 25-Year-old South African woman celebrates homeownership in style, inspires SA

People

3 months ago

A South African woman celebrated becoming a homeowner in style in a TikTok video. The clip went viral on social media, inspiring many people in Mzansi.

Mzansi woman’s impressive hair growth from bald to back-length in 4 months, SA reacts

Mzansi woman’s impressive hair growth from bald to back-length in 4 months, SA reacts

People

3 months ago

A woman in South Africa showed off her impressive hair growth journey in a TikTok video. The clip went viral on social media, sparking mixed reactions from Mzansi.

"Omg, beautiful": Woman has SA peeps gasping after Shein online vs reality look goes viral

"Omg, beautiful": Woman has SA peeps gasping after Shein online vs reality look goes viral

People

3 months ago

A young lady in South Africa showcased her Shein online vs reality look in a TikTok video that went viral. The clip left Mzansi in awe, and people reacted.

“This pain hurts”: SA man breaks down over dad’s betrayal and mom’s silent struggles

“This pain hurts”: SA man breaks down over dad’s betrayal and mom’s silent struggles

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A young man in South Africa broke down over his dad’s betrayal and his mom’s silent struggles in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, sparking reactions.

“Tannie even got a dessert”: Cape Town woman shows off what R30 gets you at Shoprite, SA stunned

“Tannie even got a dessert”: Cape Town woman shows off what R30 gets you at Shoprite, SA stunned

People

3 months ago

A woman in Cape Town showcased what she bought at Shoprite for R30 in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, leaving South Africans impressed.

"He's so cute": Little boy's wholesome reaction to gift melts hearts, SA gushes over sweet moment

"He's so cute": Little boy's wholesome reaction to gift melts hearts, SA gushes over sweet moment

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A little boy's wholesome reaction to his gift left many people in South Africa in awe. The TikTok video went viral on social media, sparking reactions from Mzansi.

"Is diabolical": Mzansi woman slams Johannesburg rental prices in viral video, SA chimes in

"Is diabolical": Mzansi woman slams Johannesburg rental prices in viral video, SA chimes in

People

3 months ago

A young South African woman called out Johannesburg over its rental prices in a TikTok video that went viral. The clip sparked a massive debate on social media.

From renting to homeownership: Mzansi woman’s house tour leaves South Africans inspired

From renting to homeownership: Mzansi woman’s house tour leaves South Africans inspired

People

3 months ago

A South African woman shared her inspiring journey from renting to owning her house in a TikTok video. The footage went viral, leaving many people impressed.

Mzansi man returns from mall to devastating sight as thugs strip front of his car in broad daylight

Mzansi man returns from mall to devastating sight as thugs strip front of his car in broad daylight

People

3 months ago

A young South African man returned from the mall to a shocking scene, which he showcased in a TikTok video. The guy expressed how his car was stolen.

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