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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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“This is real good”: American tourist delights in South African cuisine during Soweto visit in video

“This is real good”: American tourist delights in South African cuisine during Soweto visit in video

People

6 months ago

“Full salary”: SA reacts as housekeeper gets caught leaving with home items from her work in a skit

“Full salary”: SA reacts as housekeeper gets caught leaving with home items from her work in a skit

People

6 months ago

"Beautiful": SA raves over Mzansi woman's transformation of RDP house into stylish home

"Beautiful": SA raves over Mzansi woman's transformation of RDP house into stylish home

People

6 months ago

"Hustle is real": Luxury car owner worth R1 million dragged online for selling eggs by the roadside

"Hustle is real": Luxury car owner worth R1 million dragged online for selling eggs by the roadside

People

6 months ago

"This kid is playing with death": Little boy’s close encounter with snake sparks outrage in Mzansi

"This kid is playing with death": Little boy’s close encounter with snake sparks outrage in Mzansi

People

6 months ago

Newlyweds turn heads as wedding party walks through Cape Town mall in a video

Newlyweds turn heads as wedding party walks through Cape Town mall in a video

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

2 Carpet pythons cause stir after dramatic rooftop fight in Doonan, share video

2 Carpet pythons cause stir after dramatic rooftop fight in Doonan, share video

People

6 months ago

Two massive carpet pythons engaged in a fierce battle on a Queensland roof, sparking online fascination with their dramatic and intimidating fight over a female.

“This is smart”: SA reacts as man’s creative skit about sick leave leaves South Africa in stitches

“This is smart”: SA reacts as man’s creative skit about sick leave leaves South Africa in stitches

People

6 months ago

A South African man's hilarious skit using microwave sound effects to fake a hospital call sparked laughter and relatable discussions about work excuses.

"So beautiful": House built with vibracrete slabs leaves Mzansi impressed

"So beautiful": House built with vibracrete slabs leaves Mzansi impressed

People

6 months ago

Vibracrete slabs were transformed into a stunning modern home, sparking conversations about innovative building materials and unconventional methods.

SA woman left with unfinished braids after hairdresser allegedly flees Operation Dudula raid

SA woman left with unfinished braids after hairdresser allegedly flees Operation Dudula raid

People

6 months ago

A woman's hair braiding session was disrupted by an Operation Dudula raid in South Africa, sparked an online debate over xenophobia and immigration laws.

"Very demure": SA raves as woman transforms 4-room house into a stunning office space

"Very demure": SA raves as woman transforms 4-room house into a stunning office space

People

6 months ago

An SA woman's stunning transformation of a four-room house into a modern office space sparked admiration online, showcasing sleek designs and elegant furnishings.

"They are scary": SA gent’s hilarious rant on everyday lies has Mzansi in stitches, shares video

"They are scary": SA gent’s hilarious rant on everyday lies has Mzansi in stitches, shares video

People

6 months ago

A young man's humorous rant about things people should stop lying about, from newborns to language quirks, ended with a heartfelt message about faith.

"What did pap do to you": SA outrage as woman showcases peanut butter pap recipe in video

"What did pap do to you": SA outrage as woman showcases peanut butter pap recipe in video

People

6 months ago

A woman's peanut butter pap with smoked sausage sparked debate on African cuisine, with some questioning its authenticity while others appreciated its creativity.

“You ate and left no breadcrumbs”: Woman stuns in Shein dress at wedding, video impresses SA

“You ate and left no breadcrumbs”: Woman stuns in Shein dress at wedding, video impresses SA

People

6 months ago

A young woman stunned at a wedding in an affordable Shein dress, sparking buzz on social media and proving that budget fashion can shine at high-profile events.

"She ate, I fear": Student’s polite yet creative response to guy’s first-date invite leaves SA proud

"She ate, I fear": Student’s polite yet creative response to guy’s first-date invite leaves SA proud

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A university student creatively declined a guy's first-date invite, sparking a debate on campus dating culture and praising her witty response. The video went viral.

Johana Mukandila