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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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"Did me dirty": SA woman calls out grocery store over R350 misleading meat packaging, shares video

"Did me dirty": SA woman calls out grocery store over R350 misleading meat packaging, shares video

People

7 months ago

“When did the economy get this bad”: Gent crashes out over price of sour worms, leaving SA outraged

“When did the economy get this bad”: Gent crashes out over price of sour worms, leaving SA outraged

People

7 months ago

"So beautiful": SA raves as woman transforms shack into stunning modern home with ceiling boards

"So beautiful": SA raves as woman transforms shack into stunning modern home with ceiling boards

People

7 months ago

“Oh, how I wish”: SA reacts to Cape Town train transformed into jazz party in viral video

“Oh, how I wish”: SA reacts to Cape Town train transformed into jazz party in viral video

People

7 months ago

“I’m not crying”: Mom’s heartwarming 5 am car wash for daughter goes viral on TikTok, touching SA

“I’m not crying”: Mom’s heartwarming 5 am car wash for daughter goes viral on TikTok, touching SA

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

SA goes wild over viral Mr Price body-hugging dress, Mzansi raves: "It’s so beautiful"

SA goes wild over viral Mr Price body-hugging dress, Mzansi raves: "It’s so beautiful"

People

7 months ago

South African mom’s Nike shoes comparison video wins over online shoppers, Mzansi raves: "Beautiful"

South African mom’s Nike shoes comparison video wins over online shoppers, Mzansi raves: "Beautiful"

People

7 months ago

A mom showcased her daughter’s Nike shoes that she ordered online versus what she got. The TikTok video of the product wowed many people in South Africa.

South African bride's R10k wedding breaks tradition, Mzansi raves: "Beautiful wedding"

South African bride's R10k wedding breaks tradition, Mzansi raves: "Beautiful wedding"

People

8 months ago

A young South African bride shares how she got married on a R10k budget in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, sparking reactions among Mzansi people.

Burger King employees freak out over customer's intense anime character look in viral video

Burger King employees freak out over customer's intense anime character look in viral video

People

8 months ago

A video showcasing a woman in Cape Town dressed as a scary-looking anime character frightened Burger King employees. People were amused by their reactions.

South African man's overwhelmed moment at Menlyn mall leaves Mzansi in stitches, shares video

South African man's overwhelmed moment at Menlyn mall leaves Mzansi in stitches, shares video

People

8 months ago

A South African man's overwhelmed moment at Menlyn Mall sparked laughter and relatable reactions from Mzansi viewers. The TikTok video went viral online.

South African Justin Bieber lookalike steals the show with gqom dance moves in viral video

South African Justin Bieber lookalike steals the show with gqom dance moves in viral video

People

8 months ago

A video of a South African Justin Bieber lookalike dancing to gqom music has amused and entertained Mzansi. The clip went viral, sparking reactions from people.

“R100 is nothing now”: Mzansi people reflect on harsh reality of SA’s cost of living in a video

“R100 is nothing now”: Mzansi people reflect on harsh reality of SA’s cost of living in a video

People

8 months ago

A group of South Africans expressed their frustration over R100 not being able to provide for basic needs. The TikTok video went viral, sparking reactions online.

"Buy at your own risk": Woman alleges R7k scam by South African hair salon and calls them out

"Buy at your own risk": Woman alleges R7k scam by South African hair salon and calls them out

People

8 months ago

A young woman in South Africa called out a hair salon in Mzansi for allegedly scamming her with a R7k wig. She showed off the wig in a TikTok, and people reacted.

"Y'all brag different": Young medical doctor marks master’s distinction with luxury car, SA reacts

"Y'all brag different": Young medical doctor marks master’s distinction with luxury car, SA reacts

People

8 months ago

A young South African man, who is also a medical doctor, celebrated his master’s distinction with a luxury car, an Audi A5. People were impressed and reacted.

Snake found inside car in Broome: 1.8-Metre mulga snake causes panic on social media

Snake found inside car in Broome: 1.8-Metre mulga snake causes panic on social media

People

8 months ago

A shocking video showcasing a 1.8m snake found in a car sparked panic and curiosity, with social media users reacting strongly to the terrifying footage.

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