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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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“Yho, guys, stop abusing pap": Young man’s pap cake leaves South Africans stressed in viral video

“Yho, guys, stop abusing pap": Young man’s pap cake leaves South Africans stressed in viral video

People

8 months ago

“I can’t stop laughing”: Woman’s reaction to finding a hadeda Ibis inside the house, SA amused

“I can’t stop laughing”: Woman’s reaction to finding a hadeda Ibis inside the house, SA amused

People

8 months ago

“Beautiful”: Woman unveils what she ordered vs. what she got from Shein, and SA gushes over it

“Beautiful”: Woman unveils what she ordered vs. what she got from Shein, and SA gushes over it

People

8 months ago

“You did that”: Woman flexes her weight loss transformation from 2021 to 2025, SA raves

“You did that”: Woman flexes her weight loss transformation from 2021 to 2025, SA raves

People

8 months ago

Tributes pour in for FC Conradie, CEO of Gondwana Private Game Reserve, killed by elephant

Tributes pour in for FC Conradie, CEO of Gondwana Private Game Reserve, killed by elephant

People

8 months ago

"I will never": SA gent crashes out over Nando’s prices in Dubai, Mzansi reacts

"I will never": SA gent crashes out over Nando’s prices in Dubai, Mzansi reacts

People

8 months ago

Betrayed by blood: Woman makes disturbing confession about husband's affair, leaving SA stunned

Betrayed by blood: Woman makes disturbing confession about husband's affair, leaving SA stunned

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A woman shared her story on social media about how she was betrayed by her husband and niece. She unveiled the affair, from how it began, and people were shocked.

"This should be illegal": R8k rental in Cape Town gives SA chest pains in video, Mzansi reacts

"This should be illegal": R8k rental in Cape Town gives SA chest pains in video, Mzansi reacts

People

8 months ago

A young lady showcased an apartment in Cape Town priced at R8k per month. The TikTok video went viral, sparking mixed reactions among South Africans.

“I’ve been done dirty”: Johannesburg woman slams hairstylist for bad ponytail frontal in viral video

“I’ve been done dirty”: Johannesburg woman slams hairstylist for bad ponytail frontal in viral video

People

8 months ago

Johannesburg woman calls out hairdresser after botched ponytail frontal goes wrong. The TikTok video sparked viral reactions and debate about hair salon experiences.

Cape Town winter jeans sale: Affordable name-branded denim steals cause a buzz in SA

Cape Town winter jeans sale: Affordable name-branded denim steals cause a buzz in SA

People

8 months ago

A store in Cape Town sparked a buzz online with their jeans sale in a TikTok video. The shop's name, location, and sale end date were revealed, and people reacted.

South African woman shares budget-friendly Labubu dupe that has Mzansi going wild

South African woman shares budget-friendly Labubu dupe that has Mzansi going wild

People

8 months ago

A young South African woman showcased a budget-friendly Labubu dupe called LaBokBok. The TikTok video went viral, sparking admiration for the collectable toy.

"Make pap great again": Pap rights activist speaks out against 'pap abuse' in hilarious video

"Make pap great again": Pap rights activist speaks out against 'pap abuse' in hilarious video

People

8 months ago

A young man, who is a self-proclaimed 'Pap Rights' activist, spoke out against the 'abuse of pap.' He also showcased how people can make pap using a pap machine.

5 Peaceful destinations in South Africa for mind, body, and soul healing, SA reacts: "So beautiful"

5 Peaceful destinations in South Africa for mind, body, and soul healing, SA reacts: "So beautiful"

People

8 months ago

A young lady showcased five places in South Africa that feel like therapy for the mind, body, and soul. The TikTok video went viral, sparking reactions online.

"This is South Africa": Mzansi cracks up over viral video of Chicken Licken waitress counting wings

"This is South Africa": Mzansi cracks up over viral video of Chicken Licken waitress counting wings

People

8 months ago

A TikTok video showcasing a Chicken Licken waitress counting wings went viral on social media. The customers wanted more wings, claiming they didn't receive enough.

Saudi 'Sleeping Prince' dies after 20 years in coma following tragic car accident

Saudi 'Sleeping Prince' dies after 20 years in coma following tragic car accident

People

8 months ago

The Saudi Prince, also known as the Sleeping Prince, died after 20 years in a coma following a tragic car accident. People across the world were moved by his story.

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