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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"That's not bad": Woman's low Shein customs fee sparks reactions in South Africa

"That's not bad": Woman's low Shein customs fee sparks reactions in South Africa

People

5 months ago

"Diabolical": Woman calls out hun for using Snapchat during church sermon, Mzansi weighs in

"Diabolical": Woman calls out hun for using Snapchat during church sermon, Mzansi weighs in

People

5 months ago

"The real MVP": SA woman complains about a bad day at work, IT guy steps in a big way

"The real MVP": SA woman complains about a bad day at work, IT guy steps in a big way

People

5 months ago

"Better or worse": Man carries his bae to taxi rank, leaves SA cracking jokes over couple’s antics

"Better or worse": Man carries his bae to taxi rank, leaves SA cracking jokes over couple’s antics

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"She deserved it": BI Phakathi blesses woman selling fruit, Mzansi moved by heartwarming act

"She deserved it": BI Phakathi blesses woman selling fruit, Mzansi moved by heartwarming act

People

5 months ago

"He is too funny": Woman leaves dad with phone, his hilarious inner child antics amuse SA

"He is too funny": Woman leaves dad with phone, his hilarious inner child antics amuse SA

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"Absolutely stunning": SA swoons as woman gushes over gorgeous traffic officer's confidence in video

"Absolutely stunning": SA swoons as woman gushes over gorgeous traffic officer's confidence in video

People

5 months ago

A woman in South Africa gushed over a gorgeous female traffic officer's confidence in a video. The TikTok footage left many people in Mzansi swooning.

"Made me depressed": Woman shares harsh reality of losing medical aid, video leaves SA talking

"Made me depressed": Woman shares harsh reality of losing medical aid, video leaves SA talking

People

5 months ago

A woman in South Africa showcased the harsh reality of being off medical aid in a TikTok video. Her public hospital visit left many people in Mzansi talking.

"You deserve that": Man goes home disappointed after spending R1 100 on date, SA pokes fun

"You deserve that": Man goes home disappointed after spending R1 100 on date, SA pokes fun

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A South African man shared how he went home disappointed after spending R1 100 on his date with his bae. The TikTok video sparked massive reactions.

"Objection, my lord": Woman cracks up Mzansi after showing off the campus bag her dad bought for her

"Objection, my lord": Woman cracks up Mzansi after showing off the campus bag her dad bought for her

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A woman in South Africa showed off the campus bag her dad bought for her in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, leaving many people amused by the bag.

Inside billionaire Elon Musk’s family tree: Meet his 14 children and their mothers

Inside billionaire Elon Musk’s family tree: Meet his 14 children and their mothers

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

The South African-born billionaire Elon Musk has 14 children, all of whom have been publicly acknowledged. Briefly News takes a look at Elon’s kids and baby mamas.

“Please let me leave”: Woman locked outside on window ledge by Bumble date, sparks viral reactions

“Please let me leave”: Woman locked outside on window ledge by Bumble date, sparks viral reactions

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A woman was locked outside a window ledge by her Bumble date in a TikTok video. The footage sparked a massive buzz online as people reacted with mixed feelings.

Ithuba CEO urges R8.4 million lotto winner to come forward, Mzansi reacts

Ithuba CEO urges R8.4 million lotto winner to come forward, Mzansi reacts

People

5 months ago

The CEO of Ithuba urged the R8.4 million lotto winner to come forward and claim their prize. South Africans reacted to the post and expressed their thoughts.

"Askies, mama": Mzansi woman apologises for becoming a security guard, SA reacts

"Askies, mama": Mzansi woman apologises for becoming a security guard, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A young South African woman expressed her heartfelt apology to her mother for becoming a security guard. The TikTok video went viral online, sparking a conversation.

"Not dying without a degree": Woman goes back to school at 33, inspires Mzansi with bold move

"Not dying without a degree": Woman goes back to school at 33, inspires Mzansi with bold move

People

5 months ago

A South African woman shared her journey of returning to school at 33, which inspired many people in Mzansi. The TikTok video sparked a buzz online.

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