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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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"It's that cheap": SA man breaks down the surprising monthly electricity cost of running a hairdryer

"It's that cheap": SA man breaks down the surprising monthly electricity cost of running a hairdryer

People

7 months ago

South African broke student shows off R400 grocery haul and its prices

South African broke student shows off R400 grocery haul and its prices

People

7 months ago

"It's ridiculous": Gent breaks down how prepaid metering works in South Africa, Mzansi chimes in

"It's ridiculous": Gent breaks down how prepaid metering works in South Africa, Mzansi chimes in

People

7 months ago

Proudly SA moment as motorist and petrol attendants dance to Mandoza hit in viral video

Proudly SA moment as motorist and petrol attendants dance to Mandoza hit in viral video

People

7 months ago

“I love this”: SA chimes in as woman connects with ancestry by speaking Khoisan in viral video

“I love this”: SA chimes in as woman connects with ancestry by speaking Khoisan in viral video

People

7 months ago

USA food influencers get hit by a car mid-vlog while inside a restaurant, SA reacts: "That's crazy"

USA food influencers get hit by a car mid-vlog while inside a restaurant, SA reacts: "That's crazy"

People

7 months ago

"Did it knock": South African woman leaves Mzansi intrigued by China’s delivery system

"Did it knock": South African woman leaves Mzansi intrigued by China’s delivery system

People

7 months ago

A South African woman showcased China’s delivery system, which left Mzansi intrigued and amazed. The TikTok video went viral, sparking reactions online.

"Reasons why men die early": SA reacts to man wrestling massive snake in intense video

"Reasons why men die early": SA reacts to man wrestling massive snake in intense video

People

7 months ago

A man wrestled with a massive snake in a video that shocked many online users. The clip went viral on social media, sparking mixed reactions over the gent's antics.

“The audacity”: South Africans chime in on woman’s dating experience with Turkish man

“The audacity”: South Africans chime in on woman’s dating experience with Turkish man

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A woman revealed the results of dating a Turkish man after giving him a chance. The TikTok video went viral, sparking mixed reactions in South Africa.

R350k Gauteng apartment listing turns heads in South Africa, shares video

R350k Gauteng apartment listing turns heads in South Africa, shares video

People

7 months ago

A Gauteng apartment in Johannesburg impressed many people in South Africa, and the TikTok video went viral on social media. The house sparked mixed reactions.

“God is at work:” Young graduate takes Mzansi by storm with 2025 achievements, SA is impressed

“God is at work:” Young graduate takes Mzansi by storm with 2025 achievements, SA is impressed

People

7 months ago

A young woman showcased her 2025 achievements, which impressed many South Africans. People in Mzansi reacted with admiration, and the post went viral.

"Nailed it": SA raves as kids shine at career expo with creative projects and dress-up displays

"Nailed it": SA raves as kids shine at career expo with creative projects and dress-up displays

People

7 months ago

A group of kids showcased their outfits for career day in a TikTok video that went viral. People in South Africa were in awe and applauded the parents' efforts.

South African police men celebrate Pakistan's Independence Day with Pakistani community in Mzansi

South African police men celebrate Pakistan's Independence Day with Pakistani community in Mzansi

People

7 months ago

A group of South African police officers joined the Pakistan's Independence Day celebration with the Pakistani community in Mzansi in a TikTok video. People reacted.

“They bring gifts”: South African woman shares what you should know before dating a Pakistani man

“They bring gifts”: South African woman shares what you should know before dating a Pakistani man

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A South African woman shared things you should know before dating a Pakistani man in a TikTok video. The footage went viral, sparking mixed reactions.

"It's not easy": Migrant shares honest message about the sacrifices and struggles of living abroad

"It's not easy": Migrant shares honest message about the sacrifices and struggles of living abroad

People

7 months ago

A man showcased the reality of living abroad in a TikTok video that went viral. The guy expressed his thoughts, and many people could relate to his message.

Johana Mukandila