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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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“Men will end us”: South Africans chime in on mjolo as woman acts out in front of moving taxi

“Men will end us”: South Africans chime in on mjolo as woman acts out in front of moving taxi

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

“This is a work of art”: SA raves over woman’s take on Khanyi Mbau challenge in TikTok video

“This is a work of art”: SA raves over woman’s take on Khanyi Mbau challenge in TikTok video

People

7 months ago

Teachers' hilarious reactions to snake prank in South Africa captivate Mzansi, shares video

Teachers' hilarious reactions to snake prank in South Africa captivate Mzansi, shares video

People

7 months ago

“Feels good to watch”: SA raves as wife and daughter interrupt husband’s wedding to another woman

“Feels good to watch”: SA raves as wife and daughter interrupt husband’s wedding to another woman

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

“It hurts me”: South African influencer apologises for promoting controversial Russian program

“It hurts me”: South African influencer apologises for promoting controversial Russian program

People

7 months ago

"I love this place": 2 Shoppers bag R29k worth of groceries in Spar’s viral trolley dash, SA reacts

"I love this place": 2 Shoppers bag R29k worth of groceries in Spar’s viral trolley dash, SA reacts

People

7 months ago

“This is perfect”: SA impressed by video showcasing Orania’s clean streets

“This is perfect”: SA impressed by video showcasing Orania’s clean streets

People

7 months ago

A video showcasing Orania's clean streets and more wowed South Africans online. The clip went viral, sparking mixed reactions on social media from Mzansi viewers.

American man debunks African myths with modern Johannesburg apartment tour on TikTok

American man debunks African myths with modern Johannesburg apartment tour on TikTok

People

7 months ago

An American man showcased his Johannesburg apartment, which he rents out for R12k a month. South Africans were both stunned and impressed by his living space.

"Amazing": SA raves over viral whale breach video in Durban that captivates crowd

"Amazing": SA raves over viral whale breach video in Durban that captivates crowd

People

7 months ago

A TikTok video of whale watching in Durban went viral on social media, and people online were captivated by the vibey crowd. South Africans reacted to the footage.

"Now it’s getting scary": South African man voices concerns about Checkers’ digital trolley

"Now it’s getting scary": South African man voices concerns about Checkers’ digital trolley

People

7 months ago

A man in South Africa voiced his concerns about Checkers' digital trolley in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking mixed reactions on social media.

Woman stirs debate by saying South Africans have been eating Weet-Bix wrong, shares video

Woman stirs debate by saying South Africans have been eating Weet-Bix wrong, shares video

People

7 months ago

A young South African woman told South Africans they have been eating Weet-Bix wrong for years. She shared the correct way of eating it, sparking a debate.

"Living in answered prayers": South African teacher flaunts luxurious UAE apartment

"Living in answered prayers": South African teacher flaunts luxurious UAE apartment

People

7 months ago

A South African teacher showcased her beautiful apartment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The TikTok video of the lady's home went viral, sparking interest.

"Realtors need to start respecting us": South African calls out overpriced Bloemfontein rentals

"Realtors need to start respecting us": South African calls out overpriced Bloemfontein rentals

People

7 months ago

A man in South Africa called out Bloemfontein’s overpriced rentals in a video that went viral. Mzansi reacted with similar sentiments about rising rental costs.

“Motherhood is proud”: SA celebrates 7-year-old’s emotional reaction to mom’s birthday surprise

“Motherhood is proud”: SA celebrates 7-year-old’s emotional reaction to mom’s birthday surprise

People

7 months ago

A mom surprised her daughter on her 7th birthday with a small celebration, and her reaction melted hearts online. The TikTok video went viral, sparking admiration.

"Selling pilchards or tomato sauce": Customer calls out SA tinned fish brand for 'shrinkflation'

People

7 months ago

A customer called out a South African brand for 'shrinkflation' on X, and his post went viral. Mzansi shared the same sentiment, expressing their frustration.

Johana Mukandila