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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Cyril Ramaphosa’s poet, Imbongi Inako Mateza, shares her future plans after SONA 2025

Cyril Ramaphosa’s poet, Imbongi Inako Mateza, shares her future plans after SONA 2025

People

6 months ago

"That looks good": Woman shows off her Chinese New Year feast in JHB, leaves SA peeps hungry

"That looks good": Woman shows off her Chinese New Year feast in JHB, leaves SA peeps hungry

People

6 months ago

“Sbwl”: Broke student shares relatable mini grocery haul in video, SA reacts

“Sbwl”: Broke student shares relatable mini grocery haul in video, SA reacts

People

6 months ago

Manzsi woman heartbroken by R900 nails, shows off results, SA reacts: “I’m judging you”

Manzsi woman heartbroken by R900 nails, shows off results, SA reacts: “I’m judging you”

People

6 months ago

Mzansi woman flexes her pregnancy after 2 months of dating, leaves SA talking

Mzansi woman flexes her pregnancy after 2 months of dating, leaves SA talking

People

6 months ago

Man’s unusual Valentine’s Day gifts for Limpopo bae leaves Mzansi in stitches

Man’s unusual Valentine’s Day gifts for Limpopo bae leaves Mzansi in stitches

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

Woman does the most after receiving flowers for the 1st time, video leaves Manzsi amused

Woman does the most after receiving flowers for the 1st time, video leaves Manzsi amused

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A South African woman flexed her hilarious reaction after receiving flowers for the first time. The TikTok video went viral online, leaving Mzansi amused.

Heartbroken woman shares story of roommate’s thievery, SA reacts: “OMG this is crazy"

Heartbroken woman shares story of roommate’s thievery, SA reacts: “OMG this is crazy"

People

6 months ago

A South African woman shared her devastating story about her roommate, who stole her belongings. The TikTok video went viral online, leaving many people shocked.

"Left nothing": Nonceba Mahlauli stuns in show-stopping SONA 2025 outfit, SA raves

"Left nothing": Nonceba Mahlauli stuns in show-stopping SONA 2025 outfit, SA raves

People

6 months ago

Deputy Minister Nonceba Mahlauli wowed South Africans with her SONA 2025 outfit. Briefly News takes a look at Cyril Ramaphosa's SONA 2025 key points.

"Big up brother": Stranger buys new school shoes for a boy, SA applauds his kind gesture

"Big up brother": Stranger buys new school shoes for a boy, SA applauds his kind gesture

People

6 months ago

A South African man bought brand-new school shoes for a boy and showed it off in a TikTok video. Mzansi was touched by the gesture and applauded him.

South African woman voices frustration over rising prices of Freshpak Rooibos tea

South African woman voices frustration over rising prices of Freshpak Rooibos tea

People

6 months ago

A South African woman voiced her frustration over the rising prices of Freshpak Rooibos tea as she called out Checkers in a TikTok video. The clip sparked a debate.

Mzansi woman flexes street hustle, inspires SA with innovative business idea

Mzansi woman flexes street hustle, inspires SA with innovative business idea

People

6 months ago

A woman showed off her street hustle, which inspired many people in South Africa. The TikTok video went viral online, leaving many people amazed.

South African woman orders wig on Takealot, gets disappointing results and shows it off

South African woman orders wig on Takealot, gets disappointing results and shows it off

People

6 months ago

A South African woman showed off the wig she ordered from Takealot, which left her disappointed, in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking reactions.

"Haibo": Woman cooks snake for hubby in hilarious prank, video leaves SA stunned

"Haibo": Woman cooks snake for hubby in hilarious prank, video leaves SA stunned

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A woman cooked a snake for her husband in a hilarious prank. The TikTok video of the lady's antics amused South Africans and the footage went viral online.

“Avocado face mask”: Boy disappointed with restaurant face paint, SA pokes fun

“Avocado face mask”: Boy disappointed with restaurant face paint, SA pokes fun

People

6 months ago

A South African little boy was disappointed with a local restaurant experience, and his mother shared his reaction in a TikTok video. People reacted to the clip.

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