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

2455 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

Author's articles

“Oh, how I wish”: SA reacts to Cape Town train transformed into jazz party in viral video

“Oh, how I wish”: SA reacts to Cape Town train transformed into jazz party in viral video

People

11 days ago

“I’m not crying”: Mom’s heartwarming 5 am car wash for daughter goes viral on TikTok, touching SA

“I’m not crying”: Mom’s heartwarming 5 am car wash for daughter goes viral on TikTok, touching SA

Family and Relationships

11 days ago

SA goes wild over viral Mr Price body-hugging dress, Mzansi raves: "It’s so beautiful"

SA goes wild over viral Mr Price body-hugging dress, Mzansi raves: "It’s so beautiful"

People

13 days ago

South African mom’s Nike shoes comparison video wins over online shoppers, Mzansi raves: "Beautiful"

South African mom’s Nike shoes comparison video wins over online shoppers, Mzansi raves: "Beautiful"

People

13 days ago

South African bride's R10k wedding breaks tradition, Mzansi raves: "Beautiful wedding"

South African bride's R10k wedding breaks tradition, Mzansi raves: "Beautiful wedding"

People

13 days ago

Burger King employees freak out over customer's intense anime character look in viral video

Burger King employees freak out over customer's intense anime character look in viral video

People

13 days ago

South African man's overwhelmed moment at Menlyn mall leaves Mzansi in stitches, shares video

South African man's overwhelmed moment at Menlyn mall leaves Mzansi in stitches, shares video

People

13 days ago

A South African man's overwhelmed moment at Menlyn Mall sparked laughter and relatable reactions from Mzansi viewers. The TikTok video went viral online.

South African Justin Bieber lookalike steals the show with gqom dance moves in viral video

South African Justin Bieber lookalike steals the show with gqom dance moves in viral video

People

13 days ago

A video of a South African Justin Bieber lookalike dancing to gqom music has amused and entertained Mzansi. The clip went viral, sparking reactions from people.

“R100 is nothing now”: Mzansi people reflect on harsh reality of SA’s cost of living in a video

“R100 is nothing now”: Mzansi people reflect on harsh reality of SA’s cost of living in a video

People

16 days ago

A group of South Africans expressed their frustration over R100 not being able to provide for basic needs. The TikTok video went viral, sparking reactions online.

"Buy at your own risk": Woman alleges R7k scam by South African hair salon and calls them out

"Buy at your own risk": Woman alleges R7k scam by South African hair salon and calls them out

People

16 days ago

A young woman in South Africa called out a hair salon in Mzansi for allegedly scamming her with a R7k wig. She showed off the wig in a TikTok, and people reacted.

"Y'all brag different": Young medical doctor marks master’s distinction with luxury car, SA reacts

"Y'all brag different": Young medical doctor marks master’s distinction with luxury car, SA reacts

People

16 days ago

A young South African man, who is also a medical doctor, celebrated his master’s distinction with a luxury car, an Audi A5. People were impressed and reacted.

Snake found inside car in Broome: 1.8-Metre mulga snake causes panic on social media

Snake found inside car in Broome: 1.8-Metre mulga snake causes panic on social media

People

16 days ago

A shocking video showcasing a 1.8m snake found in a car sparked panic and curiosity, with social media users reacting strongly to the terrifying footage.

"Animals are amazing": Heartwarming lion reunions with rescuers spark emotional reactions

"Animals are amazing": Heartwarming lion reunions with rescuers spark emotional reactions

People

16 days ago

A video of lions' heartwarming reunions with rescuers left many people on the internet in awe. The clip went viral, sparking reactions and admiration online.

Checkers' hilarious 'single banana' marketing tactic goes viral, SA jokes: "This is offensive"

Checkers' hilarious 'single banana' marketing tactic goes viral, SA jokes: "This is offensive"

People

16 days ago

Checkers' hilarious 'single banana' marketing tactic went viral on social media, leaving many people in South Africa amused. People reacted by cracking jokes.

“Enough is enough”: SA woman shows how to make sour pap, Mzansi is unimpressed

“Enough is enough”: SA woman shows how to make sour pap, Mzansi is unimpressed

People

17 days ago

A woman in South Africa showcased how she surprised her boyfriend with sour pap in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking mixed reactions from Mzansi.

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