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

2456 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

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“Enough is enough”: SA woman shows how to make sour pap, Mzansi is unimpressed

“Enough is enough”: SA woman shows how to make sour pap, Mzansi is unimpressed

People

17 days ago

Surviving Cyril’s economy: SA woman’s grocery haul for a family of 5 leaves Mzansi stunned

Surviving Cyril’s economy: SA woman’s grocery haul for a family of 5 leaves Mzansi stunned

People

17 days ago

"Love is beautiful": South African woman shares the benefits of dating a Pakistani man, Mzansi raves

"Love is beautiful": South African woman shares the benefits of dating a Pakistani man, Mzansi raves

Family and Relationships

17 days ago

South African man showcases impressive tech features of budget-friendly SUV that hit Mzansi

South African man showcases impressive tech features of budget-friendly SUV that hit Mzansi

People

17 days ago

"Top billing": Young woman gives Mzansi an inside look at her luxurious home, South Africans rave

"Top billing": Young woman gives Mzansi an inside look at her luxurious home, South Africans rave

People

17 days ago

"I'm obsessed": Zulu makoti stuns in traditional Chinese attire in viral video, SA raves

"I'm obsessed": Zulu makoti stuns in traditional Chinese attire in viral video, SA raves

Family and Relationships

18 days ago

Cleaner at Saint Champagne Bar & Lounge in Cape Town goes viral for counting his stack of cash

Cleaner at Saint Champagne Bar & Lounge in Cape Town goes viral for counting his stack of cash

People

18 days ago

A cleaner at Saint Champagne Bar in Cape Town went viral on TikTok for counting his cash stack in a video. People were shocked and reacted with mixed feelings.

“We are doomed”: Viral video shows female jogger being mugged in broad daylight, South Africa reacts

“We are doomed”: Viral video shows female jogger being mugged in broad daylight, South Africa reacts

People

18 days ago

A video showcased how a female jogger got robbed on a quiet suburban street in South Africa. The clip went viral, leaving many concerned for the hun as they reacted.

"That’s actually scary": easyJet Passenger threatens to bomb plane in viral video, netizens chime in

"That’s actually scary": easyJet Passenger threatens to bomb plane in viral video, netizens chime in

People

18 days ago

A passenger threatened to bomb an easyJet flight from London to Glasgow Airport, prompting an emergency landing. Fellow passengers intervened. The video went viral.

“This is gorgeous": Young man stuns Mzansi with R5K Gauteng apartment tour, SA reacts

“This is gorgeous": Young man stuns Mzansi with R5K Gauteng apartment tour, SA reacts

People

19 days ago

A young man showcased a R5k Gauteng apartment in Kempton Park that shocked South Africans with its modern interior design. The video went viral and people reacted.

"Making it rain": Generous customer and petrol attendant spread joy in viral video, SA reacts

"Making it rain": Generous customer and petrol attendant spread joy in viral video, SA reacts

People

19 days ago

A viral video of a customer and petrol attendant dancing together while the customer throws money at the petrol attendant has amused South Africans online.

Young man shares tip to block unwanted calls from call centres and unknown numbers, SA reacts

Young man shares tip to block unwanted calls from call centres and unknown numbers, SA reacts

People

19 days ago

A young South African man shared tips on how to block unwanted calls from call centres and unknown numbers. The TikTok video went viral, impressing Mzansi.

SA man goes viral for living the luxurious "soft life" in his humble shack, challenging stereotypes

SA man goes viral for living the luxurious "soft life" in his humble shack, challenging stereotypes

People

19 days ago

A young man in South Africa showcased his 'soft life' in his shack, which impressed and stunned many people in Mzansi. The TikTok video went viral online.

“This guy is handsome, yoh": South Africans swoon over Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in his sleek suit in video

“This guy is handsome, yoh": South Africans swoon over Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in his sleek suit in video

People

19 days ago

The KZN Provincial Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has captured the hearts of South Africans with his dashing look and charismatic presence in a TikTok video.

"Inconsiderate": Pescatarian girlfriend left hungry at boyfriend’s family gathering, sparks debate

"Inconsiderate": Pescatarian girlfriend left hungry at boyfriend’s family gathering, sparks debate

Family and Relationships

19 days ago

A young woman shared how her boyfriend of two years left her at his family gathering without anything to eat and revealed that she is a pescatarian. People reacted.

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