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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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“These are iconic”: Work colleagues’ Heritage Day attire sparks laughter among South Africans

“These are iconic”: Work colleagues’ Heritage Day attire sparks laughter among South Africans

People

6 months ago

"They are gorgeous": SA gushes over interracial couples flaunting different Heritage Day attires

"They are gorgeous": SA gushes over interracial couples flaunting different Heritage Day attires

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"Love the violet dish": SA raves over woman’s Le Creuset haul unboxing with discounted prices

"Love the violet dish": SA raves over woman’s Le Creuset haul unboxing with discounted prices

People

6 months ago

Rainbow Nation: Xhosa beauties cause a beautiful public commotion on Heritage Day in the video

Rainbow Nation: Xhosa beauties cause a beautiful public commotion on Heritage Day in the video

People

6 months ago

"Wonderful to see": Snake’s impressive stretching moves while climbing a tree leave SA amazed

"Wonderful to see": Snake’s impressive stretching moves while climbing a tree leave SA amazed

People

6 months ago

“It’s not funny”: Man claps at wild elephant in game park, South Africans furious over risky stunt

“It’s not funny”: Man claps at wild elephant in game park, South Africans furious over risky stunt

People

6 months ago

American–SA couple’s stoep chat on everyday words sparks laughter and relatable culture clash

American–SA couple’s stoep chat on everyday words sparks laughter and relatable culture clash

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

An American-South African couple hilariously broke down language differences, from 'napkin' to 'cool drink', and more, in a relatable stoep chat in a TikTok video.

“You are amazing”: South African woman building house with bare hands inspires Mzansi

“You are amazing”: South African woman building house with bare hands inspires Mzansi

People

6 months ago

A determined South African woman built her own house from scratch with her bare hands, inspiring thousands with her hard work and self-reliance in a video.

Housekeeper's viral skit of getting caught spoiling herself sparks laughter in Mzansi

Housekeeper's viral skit of getting caught spoiling herself sparks laughter in Mzansi

People

6 months ago

A viral TikTok skit showcased a domestic worker's hilarious reaction to getting caught making chips by her boss, resonating with many South Africans.

"Why are you running": SA cracks up over man’s hilarious reaction to snake at car window in video

"Why are you running": SA cracks up over man’s hilarious reaction to snake at car window in video

People

6 months ago

A viral video showcased a man's hilarious reaction to a massive snake in a car, sparking laughter, jokes, and memes online, with thousands of views and counting.

"Most painful part": SA reacts to couple’s heated street confrontation drawing attention in Mzansi

"Most painful part": SA reacts to couple’s heated street confrontation drawing attention in Mzansi

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A viral TikTok video showed a heated confrontation between a couple on a busy street that sparked a debate about conflict, respect, and public reactions.

“It’s become the MET Gala:” Matric dance arrival in a R2 million luxury car turns heads as SA reacts

“It’s become the MET Gala:” Matric dance arrival in a R2 million luxury car turns heads as SA reacts

People

6 months ago

A matric learner's R2M BMW i8 entrance sparked admiration and debate about extravagant matric dance arrivals, highlighting wealth disparities. The video went viral.

"And the price is reduced": R9 million Cape Town apartment sparks outrage in South Africa

"And the price is reduced": R9 million Cape Town apartment sparks outrage in South Africa

People

6 months ago

A R9 million price tag for a 2-bedroom Cape Town apartment sparked outrage, highlighting South Africa's housing affordability crisis and inequality.

"Top-notch, beautiful": Woman’s backroom interior design impresses with style and elegance

"Top-notch, beautiful": Woman’s backroom interior design impresses with style and elegance

People

6 months ago

A South African woman's stylish backroom design went viral, showcasing her creativity in transforming a modest space into a cosy and modern home.

"This is insane": Friend gagged after visiting couple’s house overrun by rats in a Video

"This is insane": Friend gagged after visiting couple’s house overrun by rats in a Video

People

6 months ago

A viral video showed a couple's rat-infested home, sparking horror and debate about living standards and hygiene practices. The friend shared his thoughts.

Johana Mukandila