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

2125 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

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“I think this worked”: Man’s hilarious Kaizer Chiefs curse-breaking ritual goes viral, SA reacts

“I think this worked”: Man’s hilarious Kaizer Chiefs curse-breaking ritual goes...

People

11 days ago

"Solid": Uber Eats driver steals the show with dance moves at South African groove, Mzansi raves

"Solid": Uber Eats driver steals the show with dance moves at South African groo...

People

11 days ago

“His delays are indeed divine”: Woman lands dream job after 6 years of searching, SA reacts

“His delays are indeed divine”: Woman lands dream job after 6 years of searching...

People

15 days ago

"The best": Impi UKZN mascot steals the show at graduation ceremony in video, SA raves

"The best": Impi UKZN mascot steals the show at graduation ceremony in video, SA...

People

15 days ago

“How is this possible”: Woman unveils call centre agent’s payslip, leaves SA stunned

“How is this possible”: Woman unveils call centre agent’s payslip, leaves SA stu...

People

15 days ago

"Big bucks": South African player wins R28 million PowerBall PLUS jackpot, Mzansi amazed

"Big bucks": South African player wins R28 million PowerBall PLUS jackpot, Mzans...

People

15 days ago

“Will never see my money again”: SA woman calls out Shein over disappointing purchase

“Will never see my money again”: SA woman calls out Shein over disappointing purchase

People

15 days ago

A South African woman called out Shein over her disappointing purchase in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, sparking amusement and reactions from peeps.

"Yoh, lesson learned": Man regrets lending car to friend after nightmare experience, SA reacts

"Yoh, lesson learned": Man regrets lending car to friend after nightmare experience, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

15 days ago

A young South African man shared his heartbreaking story of lending his car to his friend, which he later regretted. The TikTok video sparked reactions from Mzansi.

UK woman goes viral with grocery haul from South African store, Mzansi reacts

UK woman goes viral with grocery haul from South African store, Mzansi reacts

People

16 days ago

A woman from the UK showed off her grocery haul from South Africa in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, sparking a massive buzz on social media.

19-Year-old South African turns humble shack into stunning home, Manzsi raves: "Looks beautiful"

19-Year-old South African turns humble shack into stunning home, Manzsi raves: "Looks beautiful"

People

16 days ago

A 19-year-old South African showed off her shack house, which she turned into a stunning home. The TikTok video went viral, leaving people in Mzansi impressed.

“Haibo, I can’t”: SA cracks up as Rihanna’s 2025 Met Gala look spotted in Mzansi

“Haibo, I can’t”: SA cracks up as Rihanna’s 2025 Met Gala look spotted in Mzansi

People

16 days ago

South Africans were amused over a man who recreated Rihanna’s 2025 Met Gala look in a TikTok video. People reacted, and Rihanna confirmed her third pregnancy.

“Haibo, I want”: Mzansi amped over R200 Zara jackets deal, shares video

“Haibo, I want”: Mzansi amped over R200 Zara jackets deal, shares video

People

16 days ago

South Africans were amped over the R200 Zara jackets deal at a local store in Mzansi. The TikTok video went viral online, sparking reactions from people.

"Beautiful gesture": Kaizer Chiefs fans unite in heartwarming video, SA loves it

"Beautiful gesture": Kaizer Chiefs fans unite in heartwarming video, SA loves it

People

16 days ago

A video showcasing Kaizer Chiefs supporters sharing a meal proved the power of Ubuntu and the Rainbow Nation spirit. People in Mzansi love it as they reacted.

"Regulation must be enforced": SA calls for pit bull ban after granny is mauled

"Regulation must be enforced": SA calls for pit bull ban after granny is mauled

People

16 days ago

A granny in South Africa was mauled by a pit bull, leaving her with serious injuries. The incident sparked a massive wave, and people called for a ban on the breed.

"I'm screaming": Woman shows off stunning Shein wig, shares code and custom fee, leaving SA raving

"I'm screaming": Woman shows off stunning Shein wig, shares code and custom fee, leaving SA raving

People

17 days ago

A South African woman showed off her stunning wig from Shein in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, leaving many people in awe of the hair.

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