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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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"Ate and left no crumbs": Flashy matric dance entrance gives Zulu men vibes, leaves Mzansi talking

"Ate and left no crumbs": Flashy matric dance entrance gives Zulu men vibes, leaves Mzansi talking

People

5 months ago

"That’s ridiculous": R3.2 Million Cape Town apartment sparks outrage over size and price

"That’s ridiculous": R3.2 Million Cape Town apartment sparks outrage over size and price

People

5 months ago

Student creates South Africa’s 1st service delivery app to revolutionise municipal accountability

Student creates South Africa’s 1st service delivery app to revolutionise municipal accountability

People

5 months ago

“That for a family of 5”: Domestic worker’s massive plate of pap sparks jokes in Mzansi

“That for a family of 5”: Domestic worker’s massive plate of pap sparks jokes in Mzansi

People

5 months ago

South African Grade 12 learner shares R44,659 matric dance budget breakdown in viral video

South African Grade 12 learner shares R44,659 matric dance budget breakdown in viral video

People

5 months ago

"New fear unlocked": SA weighs in on lady’s rollercoaster ride that turns into a locked jaw incident

"New fear unlocked": SA weighs in on lady’s rollercoaster ride that turns into a locked jaw incident

People

5 months ago

Man unsure about quitting job turns to Mzansi to rate his hidden talent in video, leaving SA amused

Man unsure about quitting job turns to Mzansi to rate his hidden talent in video, leaving SA amused

People

5 months ago

A man’s off-key singing sparked jokes. Netizens praised his confidence and humour, advising him to stick to his day job after asking SA to rate his talent.

"From cupcake to beefcake": Video of Cyril Ramaphosa working out leaves SA cracking jokes

"From cupcake to beefcake": Video of Cyril Ramaphosa working out leaves SA cracking jokes

People

5 months ago

Cyril Ramaphosa’s viral workout video left South Africans joking that he’s preparing to ‘run the country harder.’ Briefly News takes a look at Cyril’s background.

"Very original": Grade 12 learner’s toy scooter entrance at matric dance steals the show, SA reacts

"Very original": Grade 12 learner’s toy scooter entrance at matric dance steals the show, SA reacts

People

5 months ago

A young Grade 12 learner arrived on a toy scooter at his matric dance and had it valet-parked in a video. The crowd cheered him on, and online users were amused.

Matric pupil brings Tupperware to dance, packs leftovers in video, Mzansi in stitches

Matric pupil brings Tupperware to dance, packs leftovers in video, Mzansi in stitches

People

5 months ago

A pupil brought a Tupperware to his matric dance and showcased how he packed leftovers while dancing in a TikTok video. The clip sparked laughter online.

"This has to be a scam": Young South African’s R73k matric dance budget divides Mzansi

"This has to be a scam": Young South African’s R73k matric dance budget divides Mzansi

People

5 months ago

A Grade 12 pupil's R73k Matric dance splurge sparked debate as she broke down the cost in a TikTok video. Many South Africans questioned the extravagance.

Persian-Russian man declares love for Xhosa woman and says he’s not going home

Persian-Russian man declares love for Xhosa woman and says he’s not going home

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A Persian-Russian man shared his story of how he fell for a Xhosa woman and ditched his return plans in a video. People were left in awe of the interracial couple.

“You outdid yourself”: Matric pupil’s term 3 prediction vs. results leaves South Africans impressed

“You outdid yourself”: Matric pupil’s term 3 prediction vs. results leaves South Africans impressed

People

5 months ago

A Grade 12 learner shared his impressive term 3 results, which exceeded predictions in History & Maths Lit with 92% in both subjects. The TikTok video inspired many.

"It's giving out of South Africa": Inside Stellenbosch University’s boujee cafeteria has SA talking

"It's giving out of South Africa": Inside Stellenbosch University’s boujee cafeteria has SA talking

People

5 months ago

Stellenbosch University’s luxurious cafeteria hub, featuring eateries like Roman’s Pizza, Kauai, and a cinema, has been unveiled, leaving South Africans stunned.

“No way, that’s an insane amount”: R21k Matric dance budget breakdown sparks mixed reactions online

“No way, that’s an insane amount”: R21k Matric dance budget breakdown sparks mixed reactions online

People

5 months ago

A South African pupil shared a breakdown of her matric dance expenses, revealing she spent R21k on her outfit, hair, makeup, nails, and more, sparking heated debate.

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