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

2474 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

Author's articles

"So beautiful": Community's heartwarming welcome for graduate warms hearts in Mzansi

"So beautiful": Community's heartwarming welcome for graduate warms hearts in Mzansi

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

25-Year-old SA woman flexes big wins: 2 Degrees, luxury car and Sandton life

25-Year-old SA woman flexes big wins: 2 Degrees, luxury car and Sandton life

People

4 months ago

Teacher vs. learner dance-off: Mzansi debates who took the crown – "Has the good vibes"

Teacher vs. learner dance-off: Mzansi debates who took the crown – "Has the good vibes"

People

4 months ago

"Very beautiful": Mzansi woman's house reno transformation impresses SA

"Very beautiful": Mzansi woman's house reno transformation impresses SA

People

4 months ago

Mzansi woman rocks bae’s huge shoes, SA cracks jokes: "The incredible Hulk"

Mzansi woman rocks bae’s huge shoes, SA cracks jokes: "The incredible Hulk"

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"I Love this generation of teachers": Educator’s kind gesture for learner touches Mzansi, SA reacts

"I Love this generation of teachers": Educator’s kind gesture for learner touches Mzansi, SA reacts

People

4 months ago

“How nice”: Mzansi teacher stuns peeps with unique long-lasting edges technique

“How nice”: Mzansi teacher stuns peeps with unique long-lasting edges technique

People

4 months ago

A South African teacher showcased her unique long-lasting edges technique, which her pupil plugged her with. The TikTok video went viral, sparking a buzz online.

“So much love there”: SA reacts as woman shows how her dad cares for grandchild

“So much love there”: SA reacts as woman shows how her dad cares for grandchild

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A South African woman showcased how her father takes care of her son in a TikTok video. The clip sparked a massive buzz online as people reacted with mixed feelings.

Video of Sweet Guluva’s BBM victory celebration by youth angers Mzansi: "So embarrassing”

Video of Sweet Guluva’s BBM victory celebration by youth angers Mzansi: "So embarrassing”

People

4 months ago

A viral video of Sweet Guluva’s Big Brother Mzansi victory celebration by the youth angered South Africans online. The footage sparked a massive debate.

"It's a lie”: Mzansi in disbelief as lady shows what R200 grocery haul looks like in South Africa

"It's a lie”: Mzansi in disbelief as lady shows what R200 grocery haul looks like in South Africa

People

4 months ago

A woman in South Africa shocked Mzansi after she showcased what she bought for R200 in groceries. The video went viral, sparking a massive debate online.

Chidimma Adetshina showcases dad's behaviour at an event, video leaves SA talking

Chidimma Adetshina showcases dad's behaviour at an event, video leaves SA talking

People

4 months ago

Chidimma Adetshina showcased her father's behavior at an event in a TikTok video. The clip went viral on social media, leaving many SA with mixed reactions.

Plug for factory shop stocking Zara, Shein, and Bershka clothing for less in SA

Plug for factory shop stocking Zara, Shein, and Bershka clothing for less in SA

People

4 months ago

A store stocking Zara, Shein, and Bershka clothing in South Africa has people going wild. The video showcased the various items being sold at the factory shop.

“Small girl, big God”: Young woman flexes stunning new apartment, Mzansi gush over her milestone

“Small girl, big God”: Young woman flexes stunning new apartment, Mzansi gush over her milestone

People

5 months ago

A young woman showed off her brand new stunning apartment in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, leaving people in South Africa inspired and in awe of her home.

“Life is so expensive”: Woman shows what R500 gets you for groceries in South Africa

“Life is so expensive”: Woman shows what R500 gets you for groceries in South Africa

People

5 months ago

A woman in Cape Town showcased what R500 can get you in South Africa for groceries. The TikTok video went viral, sparking mixed reactions from Mzansi people.

CPUT mascots’ dance moves leave Mzansi wilding in video, SA praises wholesome campus vibes

CPUT mascots’ dance moves leave Mzansi wilding in video, SA praises wholesome campus vibes

People

5 months ago

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) mascots entertained the online community with their dance moves in a video. The clip sparked reactions.

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