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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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"It’s a heavy task": South African man breaks down Mkhwanazi’s Special Task Force uniform

"It’s a heavy task": South African man breaks down Mkhwanazi’s Special Task Force uniform

People

8 months ago

"My dream date": Siya Kolisi lends a hand to fitness influencer during workout, SA raves

"My dream date": Siya Kolisi lends a hand to fitness influencer during workout, SA raves

People

8 months ago

"Love the energy": St David’s Marist Inanda drops epic hip-hop war cry in viral video, Mzansi reacts

"Love the energy": St David’s Marist Inanda drops epic hip-hop war cry in viral video, Mzansi reacts

People

8 months ago

"This is the power of agriculture": South Africa amazed by farmers’ convoy in video, Mzansi reacts

"This is the power of agriculture": South Africa amazed by farmers’ convoy in video, Mzansi reacts

People

8 months ago

"We worship him": Young South African woman’s heartfelt first big purchase for parents amid tragedy

"We worship him": Young South African woman’s heartfelt first big purchase for parents amid tragedy

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"Haibo attack mode": South African boy pranks African mom with salted coffee, Mzansi is amused

"Haibo attack mode": South African boy pranks African mom with salted coffee, Mzansi is amused

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

“Good choice”: South African woman unveils what dating for love looks like, Mzansi reacts

“Good choice”: South African woman unveils what dating for love looks like, Mzansi reacts

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A young South African woman showcased what dating for love looks like in a TikTok video. The footage went viral, sparking mixed reactions in Mzansi.

General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s vigilance at mall in viral throwback video sparks praise from SA

General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s vigilance at mall in viral throwback video sparks praise from SA

People

8 months ago

A TikTok video showcasing KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's vigilance at a mall in a viral throwback clip has sparked praise.

Potchefstroom man wins life-changing R8.9 million lotto jackpot and shares future plans

Potchefstroom man wins life-changing R8.9 million lotto jackpot and shares future plans

People

8 months ago

A man from Potchefstroom bagged an R8.9 million Lotto jackpot and shared his future plans with his money. The guy's win sparked mixed reactions online.

"Bro cheated the system": Man eats only free bread at fancy restaurant and walks away, SA reacts

"Bro cheated the system": Man eats only free bread at fancy restaurant and walks away, SA reacts

People

8 months ago

A young South African man showcased how he ate only free bread at a fancy restaurant and walked away in a video. The clip went viral, and people were amused.

“Never going to feel normal”: Rachel Kolisi opens up about co-parenting as kids fly to Siya alone

“Never going to feel normal”: Rachel Kolisi opens up about co-parenting as kids fly to Siya alone

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

Rachel Kolisi showcased the struggles of co-parenting as the kids flew to Siya Kolisi alone for the first time. The TikTok video went viral, sparking reactions.

"This is gorgeous”: Young woman shows off her stunning new apartment in viral video, SA raves

"This is gorgeous”: Young woman shows off her stunning new apartment in viral video, SA raves

People

8 months ago

A young South African woman showcased her stunning new apartment in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking admiration from many people in Mzansi.

"You deserve an award": Man recreates Somizi’s Mhlongo iconic Durban July 2025 look, SA impressed

"You deserve an award": Man recreates Somizi’s Mhlongo iconic Durban July 2025 look, SA impressed

People

8 months ago

A South African man showcased how he recreated Somizi Mhlongo’s Durban July 2025 look. The video of the outfit went viral, leaving many people impressed and amused.

Woman catfishes cheating boyfriend on Tinder, confronts him at carnival in viral video

Woman catfishes cheating boyfriend on Tinder, confronts him at carnival in viral video

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A woman shared on TikTok how she catfished her cheating boyfriend on Tinder and confronted him at a carnival. The footage went viral, sparking mixed reactions.

"Chief mourner": TikTok star's funeral speech for ex-boyfriend divides South Africa, Mzansi reacts

"Chief mourner": TikTok star's funeral speech for ex-boyfriend divides South Africa, Mzansi reacts

People

8 months ago

TikTok star Grace Mondlana caused an uproar on social media over her speech at her ex-boyfriend's funeral, shown in a video, sparking reactions across South Africa.

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