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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

Author's articles

“He might propose”: SA chimes In on woman’s unique Valentine’s Day gift idea for boyfriend

“He might propose”: SA chimes In on woman’s unique Valentine’s Day gift idea for boyfriend

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Woman compares South African Weet Bix with Canadian Weetabix in video

Woman compares South African Weet Bix with Canadian Weetabix in video

People

a month ago

“This is so insightful”: Woman’s Switzerland trip cost breakdown leaves SA debating affordability

“This is so insightful”: Woman’s Switzerland trip cost breakdown leaves SA debating affordability

People

a month ago

“It can only be God”: Father and mother break down after son lands teaching job in viral video

“It can only be God”: Father and mother break down after son lands teaching job in viral video

Family and Relationships

a month ago

“Putting pressure on our kids”: SA student’s R8000 grocery haul has Mzansi talking

“Putting pressure on our kids”: SA student’s R8000 grocery haul has Mzansi talking

People

a month ago

“DJ Zinhle has options mos”: SA reacts to man’s killer Murdah Bongz dance moves at Sun City

“DJ Zinhle has options mos”: SA reacts to man’s killer Murdah Bongz dance moves at Sun City

People

a month ago

South African woman tries Nigerian KFC for first time, shares honest thoughts on meal

South African woman tries Nigerian KFC for first time, shares honest thoughts on meal

People

a month ago

A South African woman tried KFC in Nigeria for the first time in a TikTok video reviewing the burger, chicken, fries, and sparking viral social media reactions.

"Big difference": SA raves over woman’s viral body transformation in Foschini shapewear

"Big difference": SA raves over woman’s viral body transformation in Foschini shapewear

People

a month ago

A Mzansi woman’s Foschini shapewear transformation goes viral in SA, impressing social media with comfort, fit, confidence boost, and flawless results.

American gent’s 1st rugby experience at Cape Town’s DHL stadium leaves SA amused

American gent’s 1st rugby experience at Cape Town’s DHL stadium leaves SA amused

People

a month ago

An American tourist’s first rugby match at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium went viral after a ticket scam and his amazement at SA’s loud, passionate rugby crowd.

"Out here still being mad": Woman gets outraged over Cape Town R6.5M apartment

"Out here still being mad": Woman gets outraged over Cape Town R6.5M apartment

People

a month ago

A Cape Town woman went viral after reacting to a R6.5M Sea Point apartment, joking about its tiny kitchen and wall bed, sparking laughs and debate online.

“It’s a 10/ 10”: SA learners steal the show with epic Zep dance TikTok performance

“It’s a 10/ 10”: SA learners steal the show with epic Zep dance TikTok performance

People

a month ago

A group of South African pupils wowed TikTok with their Zep dance challenge, impressing viewers with slick moves, rhythm, and creativity that went viral online.

SA woman shares honest 3-month review of Takealot cast-iron pots under R1,000

SA woman shares honest 3-month review of Takealot cast-iron pots under R1,000

People

a month ago

An SA woman shared an honest 3-month review of Takealot cast-iron pots under R1,000, revealing the pros, cons and why Mzansi shoppers were buzzing.

“Levels sana”: SA raves over Curro school Woolworths tuckshop with modern meals

“Levels sana”: SA raves over Curro school Woolworths tuckshop with modern meals

People

a month ago

Social media users raved after a video showcased Curro School’s Woolworths tuckshop, highlighting modern meals, snacks, coffee, and a café-style dining experience.

“Being a CA is the goals”: SA stunned by chartered accountant earnings payslip unveiled

“Being a CA is the goals”: SA stunned by chartered accountant earnings payslip unveiled

People

a month ago

A Facebook video of an unnamed Chartered Accountant’s payslip left South Africans shocked, sparking debate on salaries, incentives, and finance sector pay.

“My house just caught fire”: SA firefighters leave women swooning after vibey dance video goes viral

“My house just caught fire”: SA firefighters leave women swooning after vibey dance video goes viral

People

a month ago

SA firefighters set social media abuzz after a vibey dance video in uniform left women swooning, with many praising their confidence, energy and lighter side.

Johana Mukandila