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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South African woman's surprise visit to boyfriend takes an unexpected turn, ends up in police van

South African woman's surprise visit to boyfriend takes an unexpected turn, ends up in police van

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"This is everything": SA woman shares sweet clip of parents washing clothes together, Mzansi reacts

"This is everything": SA woman shares sweet clip of parents washing clothes together, Mzansi reacts

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"Not for the faint-hearted": Woman takes a year to heal after dating a Zulu man, SA reacts

"Not for the faint-hearted": Woman takes a year to heal after dating a Zulu man, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Baboons take over Cape Town pool with hilarious antics, SA reacts: “Love this for them”

Baboons take over Cape Town pool with hilarious antics, SA reacts: “Love this for them”

People

5 months ago

"I’m so sorry": South African man breaks down over lack of family support, Mzansi feels for him

"I’m so sorry": South African man breaks down over lack of family support, Mzansi feels for him

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"Ke baddie": Mzansi impressed as granny masters the latest iPhone like a pro, SA cracks jokes

"Ke baddie": Mzansi impressed as granny masters the latest iPhone like a pro, SA cracks jokes

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"Using us on top of our money": Woman refuses to help hairdresser, SA reacts to viral video

"Using us on top of our money": Woman refuses to help hairdresser, SA reacts to viral video

People

5 months ago

A woman went viral on social media after she refused to help her hairdresser in a video. The clip went viral, sparking a massive debate online among South Africans.

Rachel Kolisi throws shade at blocked person, fans are convinced it's allegedly for Siya Kolisi

Rachel Kolisi throws shade at blocked person, fans are convinced it's allegedly for Siya Kolisi

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Rachel Kolisi throws shade at a blocked person, with many fans convinced it's allegedly for Siya Kolisi. She also shared snaps of her weekend, which went viral.

“It works”: Woman shares hack to clear dark armpits and knees using simple household ingredients

“It works”: Woman shares hack to clear dark armpits and knees using simple household ingredients

People

5 months ago

A woman shared a hack to clear dark armpits and knees using simple household ingredients. The video went viral, sparking mixed reactions from people.

“She grew up in the village”: Woman’s table manners leave SA divided as she digs into bae’s plate

“She grew up in the village”: Woman’s table manners leave SA divided as she digs into bae’s plate

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A South African woman's table manners at a restaurant while dining with her man left many people in Mzansi with mixed reactions. The TikTok video went viral online.

"The switch-up": Mzansi loves little girl’s adorable reaction to gifts from mommy, leaving SA amused

"The switch-up": Mzansi loves little girl’s adorable reaction to gifts from mommy, leaving SA amused

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A little girl in SA amused people in Mzansi with her request for more gifts after being surprised by her mom in a video. The clip went viral, sparking a buzz.

“Those who raised you did a good job.” Woman thanks Uber driver for heartfelt gesture

“Those who raised you did a good job.” Woman thanks Uber driver for heartfelt gesture

People

6 months ago

A South African woman thanked an Uber driver for his kind gesture in a TikTok video. The footage went viral online, leaving many people in Mzansi in awe of the act.

“Ke training.” Mzansi gent chasing rubbish collectors leaves SA poking fun

“Ke training.” Mzansi gent chasing rubbish collectors leaves SA poking fun

People

6 months ago

A TikTok video of a man chasing rubbish collectors left South Africans amused. The footage went viral online, sparking laughter and jokes over the man's antics.

Aaron Pierre leaves Kelly Clarkson mesmerised over his eyes, video sparks social media frenzy

Aaron Pierre leaves Kelly Clarkson mesmerised over his eyes, video sparks social media frenzy

People

6 months ago

Aaron Pierre left Kelly Clarkson mesmerised over his eyes in a video. The footage went viral online, leaving people on the internet laughing and entertained.

"Monitoring spirit": Rat rolling around the floor leaves Mzansi stunned, SA reacts to video

"Monitoring spirit": Rat rolling around the floor leaves Mzansi stunned, SA reacts to video

People

6 months ago

A TikTok video of a rat rolling around the floor left South Africans stunned. The footage went viral online, sparking mixed reactions from people in Mzansi.

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