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

2479 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

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Impact of the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award: A catalyst for business growth and opportunities

Impact of the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award: A catalyst for business growth and opportunities

People

5 months ago

“He is hungry”: Lion charges at lodge guests after mating in viral video, SA reacts

“He is hungry”: Lion charges at lodge guests after mating in viral video, SA reacts

People

5 months ago

Man lands in ICU after surprising bae unannounced, SA reacts: "That girl is my hero"

Man lands in ICU after surprising bae unannounced, SA reacts: "That girl is my hero"

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

“It became expensive”: SA reacts to price comparison between Takealot and Decofurn

“It became expensive”: SA reacts to price comparison between Takealot and Decofurn

People

5 months ago

“It’s very hard”: SA community unites to support child’s brain surgery after mom's plea

“It’s very hard”: SA community unites to support child’s brain surgery after mom's plea

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

“It's not about cars”: Mzansi accuses woman of flaunting luxe vehicles collection in viral video

“It's not about cars”: Mzansi accuses woman of flaunting luxe vehicles collection in viral video

People

5 months ago

“No peace in Mzansi”: Taxi passenger rocking fake Gucci called out, video leaves SA amused

“No peace in Mzansi”: Taxi passenger rocking fake Gucci called out, video leaves SA amused

People

5 months ago

A taxi passenger in South Africa rocking a fake Gucci outfit was called out in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, leaving many people in Mzansi amused.

Woman cries over botched permanent eyebrows, Mzansi reacts to her R500 brow struggle

Woman cries over botched permanent eyebrows, Mzansi reacts to her R500 brow struggle

People

5 months ago

A South African woman cried over her botched permanent eyebrows and showed them off in a TikTok video. The footage went viral, sparking mixed reactions.

"Beautiful home": Woman shares heartwarming journey to homeownership, SA gushes

"Beautiful home": Woman shares heartwarming journey to homeownership, SA gushes

People

5 months ago

A South African woman shared her journey to becoming a homeowner on TikTok. The clip went viral online, sparking a massive buzz and inspiring many.

"Anything free has no peace": Gent begs lion for action at Pretoria zoo, leaves SA cracking jokes

"Anything free has no peace": Gent begs lion for action at Pretoria zoo, leaves SA cracking jokes

People

5 months ago

A South African man at the Pretoria Zoo begged a lion for action in a TikTok video that went viral online. The clip sparked amusement and some people cracked jokes.

"South Africa for the win": School kid’s impressive dance moves, Mzansi reacts

"South Africa for the win": School kid’s impressive dance moves, Mzansi reacts

People

5 months ago

A video showcasing a school kid unveiling his dance moves left South Africans impressed. The footage went viral, sparking mixed reactions from Mzansi people.

UK tourist's taste test of South African pies sparks Mzansi reactions: "Way better than Greggs"

UK tourist's taste test of South African pies sparks Mzansi reactions: "Way better than Greggs"

People

5 months ago

A UK tourist tried out South African pies and gave them a rating out of 10 in a video. The clip went viral online, sparking a massive buzz in Mzansi.

South African couple shares how they survived on R4.5k a month: “It was all Jesus”

South African couple shares how they survived on R4.5k a month: “It was all Jesus”

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A South African couple shared how they survived on R4,500 a month. They revealed their budgeting tips and the tricks they used to manage in a video.

“Your nanny is living the life”: Woman’s mid-month grocery haul sparks buzz, Mzansi reacts

“Your nanny is living the life”: Woman’s mid-month grocery haul sparks buzz, Mzansi reacts

People

5 months ago

A woman in South Africa showed off her mid-month grocery haul, where she included her nanny, which touched many. The TikTok video sparked a buzz online.

“So good”: South African woman flexes how she treats herself when home alone, SA loves it

“So good”: South African woman flexes how she treats herself when home alone, SA loves it

People

5 months ago

A woman in South Africa showed off how she spoils herself when she's home alone. The TikTok video gained massive traction, sparking buzz among Mzansi online users.

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