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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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South Africans cheer for young schoolgirl's impressive boxing skills in viral video

South Africans cheer for young schoolgirl's impressive boxing skills in viral video

People

7 months ago

"You’re slaying it": South African woman’s budget-friendly Mr Price fashion haul impresses Mzansi

"You’re slaying it": South African woman’s budget-friendly Mr Price fashion haul impresses Mzansi

People

7 months ago

"Don’t inflate it": SA man shares 3 common mistakes employees make that could cost them their jobs

"Don’t inflate it": SA man shares 3 common mistakes employees make that could cost them their jobs

People

7 months ago

“I can never”: SA reacts to woman overcoming her fear of snakes as reptile gets wrapped around her

“I can never”: SA reacts to woman overcoming her fear of snakes as reptile gets wrapped around her

People

7 months ago

"That yellow dress is fire": SA woman stuns with stylish summer dress finds from Mzansi store

"That yellow dress is fire": SA woman stuns with stylish summer dress finds from Mzansi store

People

7 months ago

"Real good": American tries liver, heart, and oxtail in Soweto, reviews South African dishes

"Real good": American tries liver, heart, and oxtail in Soweto, reviews South African dishes

People

7 months ago

“You did great”: SA cheers over woman’s weight loss journey as she goes from 105kg to 78kg

“You did great”: SA cheers over woman’s weight loss journey as she goes from 105kg to 78kg

People

7 months ago

A South African woman's weight loss transformation inspired people in Mzansi after she showcased the effectiveness of a fruit diet, which sparked reactions.

South African woman’s career shift: From hustling on the streets to serving as a police officer

South African woman’s career shift: From hustling on the streets to serving as a police officer

People

7 months ago

A young woman's career transformation in Mzansi, from street vendor to police officer, has inspired South Africans with her determination and success.

10-Year-old boy's tractor skills go viral, sparking discussions on practical farming in SA

10-Year-old boy's tractor skills go viral, sparking discussions on practical farming in SA

People

7 months ago

A 10-year-old boy in South Africa's impressive tractor-driving skills on a farm sparked admiration and conversations about practical skills and farming heritage.

Amapiano hits different: South African woman's emotional breakdown at groove goes viral on TikTok

Amapiano hits different: South African woman's emotional breakdown at groove goes viral on TikTok

People

7 months ago

A South African's emotional breakdown during an amapiano groove sparked reactions online. It also showcased the genre's profound impact on listeners.

"Blue and white make a monster": Wynberg Boys’ high school war cry leaves South Africans amazed

"Blue and white make a monster": Wynberg Boys’ high school war cry leaves South Africans amazed

People

7 months ago

A group of Wynberg Boys' High School learners' war cry wowed many South Africans. The TikTok video went viral, sparking admiration for their performance.

“I’m traumatised”: Woman’s bold all-pink home and lifestyle sparks mixed reactions online

“I’m traumatised”: Woman’s bold all-pink home and lifestyle sparks mixed reactions online

People

7 months ago

A woman's all-pink lifestyle, from home decor to food and hair, went viral. The TikTok video sparked debate about personal expression and extreme home aesthetics.

Water sommelier discusses the quality of refill water sold in South African grocery stores

Water sommelier discusses the quality of refill water sold in South African grocery stores

People

7 months ago

A woman who is a water sommelier from Johannesburg discussed the refill water sold in South African grocery stores in a TikTok video. The clip sparked reactions.

"They’ll do anything for money": Man calls out SA influencers over controversial Russian programme

"They’ll do anything for money": Man calls out SA influencers over controversial Russian programme

People

7 months ago

A man called out South African influencers over a controversial Russian programme and suggested that they should be sanctioned. The video sparked mixed reactions.

“I would’ve died immediately”: Man’s priceless reaction to lion’s hug sparks mixed reactions

“I would’ve died immediately”: Man’s priceless reaction to lion’s hug sparks mixed reactions

People

7 months ago

A young man's priceless reaction to a lion's hug from behind in a TikTok video sparked mixed reactions online. The footage went viral on social media.

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