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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

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“Workers are tired of abuse”: SA chimes in as waitress throws food at customer in video

“Workers are tired of abuse”: SA chimes in as waitress throws food at customer in video

People

7 months ago

Video: Swimmers take risk near sharks at Umhlanga Rocks Beach sparks debate

Video: Swimmers take risk near sharks at Umhlanga Rocks Beach sparks debate

People

7 months ago

"I am disappointed": Digital marketing manager’s salary breakdown sparks debate in South Africa

"I am disappointed": Digital marketing manager’s salary breakdown sparks debate in South Africa

People

7 months ago

"Generational wealth": Stellenbosch students' lifestyle turns heads as luxury cars take the spotlight

"Generational wealth": Stellenbosch students' lifestyle turns heads as luxury cars take the spotlight

People

7 months ago

“You are in business, not marriage”: SA reacts to lady’s unconventional breakdown of splitting bills

“You are in business, not marriage”: SA reacts to lady’s unconventional breakdown of splitting bills

People

7 months ago

“Insensitive”: South Africans call out teenagers for drenching courier driver with water in video

“Insensitive”: South Africans call out teenagers for drenching courier driver with water in video

People

7 months ago

“Oh, I love this:” Mzansi raves over SA women turning heads in Thailand with fearless dance moves

“Oh, I love this:” Mzansi raves over SA women turning heads in Thailand with fearless dance moves

People

7 months ago

Two South African women entertained diners with their confident dance moves in Thailand. The fun TikTok video captured the bold spirit of SA travellers.

Big reveal of R82 million Bree Street in Johannesburg sparks debate online, shares video

Big reveal of R82 million Bree Street in Johannesburg sparks debate online, shares video

People

7 months ago

Bree Street in Johannesburg reopened after R82 million makeover, with residents weighing in on the project's success. A TikTok video showcasing the area went viral.

"It’s not worth it": SA reacts to tour of Cape Town’s 14-square-metre Sea Point apartment

"It’s not worth it": SA reacts to tour of Cape Town’s 14-square-metre Sea Point apartment

People

7 months ago

A woman in Cape Town gave a tour of her 14-square-metre Sea Point apartment. In the TikTok video, she expressed how small it was, and people reacted.

Cape Town mall encounter turns life-changing for young woman scouted by modelling agency

Cape Town mall encounter turns life-changing for young woman scouted by modelling agency

People

7 months ago

A woman in Cape Town shared how she got scouted by a modelling agency in the mall. She expressed how she felt about the life-changing opportunity, and SA reacted.

"Such a confidence booster": South Africans react to woman bringing her own bread to restaurant

"Such a confidence booster": South Africans react to woman bringing her own bread to restaurant

People

7 months ago

A young South African woman showcased how she brought a whole packet of bread to Spur restaurant in a TikTok video that went viral online, amusing Mzansi.

"It’s very light": SA women share monthly allowances they expect, ranging from R2,000 to R10,000

"It’s very light": SA women share monthly allowances they expect, ranging from R2,000 to R10,000

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A group of South African women shared their expected monthly allowance, which ranged from R2,000 to R10,000. The TikTok video went viral, sparking mixed reactions.

“Such amazing scenery”: Cape Town beach glows at night as bioluminescence draws huge crowd

“Such amazing scenery”: Cape Town beach glows at night as bioluminescence draws huge crowd

People

7 months ago

Cape Town's Muizenberg Beach was mesmerised by bioluminescence, a rare phenomenon that lit up the waves with a brilliant blue hue. It drew a huge crowd.

Man finds out after 14 years of marriage that his kids aren’t his: "Made a fool out of me"

Man finds out after 14 years of marriage that his kids aren’t his: "Made a fool out of me"

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A man's 14-year marriage ended in shock as a DNA test revealed that none of his three children were biologically his, exposing his wife's long-term deception.

“This is beautiful”: SA raves over Eastgate taxi rank, impressed by its neatness and organisation

“This is beautiful”: SA raves over Eastgate taxi rank, impressed by its neatness and organisation

People

7 months ago

A video of the Eastgate taxi rank went viral, highlighting the need for maintaining public transport facilities and sparking hope for improvements nationwide.

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