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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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"Very informative": Man breaks down electric blanket power usage in rands and units, SA impressed

"Very informative": Man breaks down electric blanket power usage in rands and units, SA impressed

People

8 months ago

“She literally birthed her own mirrors”: 5 Siblings’ identical looks to their mom spark reactions

“She literally birthed her own mirrors”: 5 Siblings’ identical looks to their mom spark reactions

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"The price, Lord": Woolworths bag prices leave Mzansi divided

"The price, Lord": Woolworths bag prices leave Mzansi divided

People

8 months ago

"You’re a magician": Woman’s DIY wig revamp hack while still glued on impresses Mzansi

"You’re a magician": Woman’s DIY wig revamp hack while still glued on impresses Mzansi

People

8 months ago

"This is insane": Women kneel for pastor Omotoso amid ongoing legal appeals in SA, Mzansi reacts

"This is insane": Women kneel for pastor Omotoso amid ongoing legal appeals in SA, Mzansi reacts

People

8 months ago

"Rich people things": Teen receives brand-new car from his brother, video leaves SA buzzing

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

American couple relocates to South Africa, showcases dream home on R56K monthly budget

American couple relocates to South Africa, showcases dream home on R56K monthly budget

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

An American couple relocated to South Africa and shared how they live on a R56K monthly budget. They showcased their dream home, and the TikTok video went viral.

Jayden-Lee Meek’s Murder: Mother Tiffany Meek arrested after heartbreaking Mother’s Day card

Jayden-Lee Meek’s Murder: Mother Tiffany Meek arrested after heartbreaking Mother’s Day card

People

8 months ago

A mother, Tiffany Meek, was charged with murdering her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee, who died from blunt force trauma. Investigation revealed disturbing details.

"Where did we go wrong": Woman compares R300 electricity units in 2014 vs. 2025 in a video

"Where did we go wrong": Woman compares R300 electricity units in 2014 vs. 2025 in a video

People

8 months ago

A woman in South Africa compared electricity of 2014 vs 2025 for R300 in a TikTok video. The clip went viral on social media, sparking outrage among Mzansi people.

“This is powerful”: Church holds prayer for Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi amid corruption stance, SA reacts

“This is powerful”: Church holds prayer for Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi amid corruption stance, SA reacts

People

8 months ago

A South African church congregation held a special prayer session for the protection of Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi amid corruption allegations.

“When are you coming back”: Boy’s emotional talk with Jesus goes viral, leaving netizens moved

“When are you coming back”: Boy’s emotional talk with Jesus goes viral, leaving netizens moved

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A young boy's emotional conversation with Jesus Christ and his late father went viral on TikTok. The video moved many social media users who reacted to the clip.

Tense lion relocation captured on video: Leaves men on edge as SA reacts with laughter

Tense lion relocation captured on video: Leaves men on edge as SA reacts with laughter

People

8 months ago

A video showcased a group of men relocating a lion into a game reserve, highlighting how they were on edge. The clip went viral, sparking laughter and reactions.

South Africans divided over school principal's salary, calling it "peanuts"

South Africans divided over school principal's salary, calling it "peanuts"

People

8 months ago

A woman in Mzansi showcased the school principal's salary in a TikTok video that went viral. People in Mzansi slammed the payslip as "peanuts" in their reactions.

"Not even someone’s salary": SA reacts to the jaw-dropping price of Hermès Birkin bag

"Not even someone’s salary": SA reacts to the jaw-dropping price of Hermès Birkin bag

People

8 months ago

The shocking discovery of the iconic Hermès Birkin bag price tag in South Africa sparked a debate and mixed reactions online. The TikTok video went viral.

Indian customs foils snake smuggling attempt at Mumbai airport, seizes 16 live snakes

Indian customs foils snake smuggling attempt at Mumbai airport, seizes 16 live snakes

People

8 months ago

Indian customs officials seized 16 live snakes from Thai passenger in Mumbai, highlighting a growing trend of wildlife trafficking and smuggling in India.

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