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

2482 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

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"O rich neh": Mzansi student shows off R1500 back-to-res grocery haul, SA reacts

"O rich neh": Mzansi student shows off R1500 back-to-res grocery haul, SA reacts

People

6 months ago

Talented woman shows off impressive ice skating skills, SA gushes: "You're so cool"

Talented woman shows off impressive ice skating skills, SA gushes: "You're so cool"

People

6 months ago

South African man flexes his GTI in a video, claims it's the hottest in SA"

South African man flexes his GTI in a video, claims it's the hottest in SA"

Cars and Tech

6 months ago

Student enjoys her last home-cooked meal before heading to res in video, SA can relate

Student enjoys her last home-cooked meal before heading to res in video, SA can relate

People

6 months ago

Mzansi hun crushes on doctor and seeks help to find future hubby, video leaves SA amused

Mzansi hun crushes on doctor and seeks help to find future hubby, video leaves SA amused

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"Ridiculous": Engineer’s payslip showing R21k tax deduction gives SA chest pains

"Ridiculous": Engineer’s payslip showing R21k tax deduction gives SA chest pains

People

6 months ago

“It’s a lie”: SA stunned by woman’s humbling pregnancy in viral video, Mzansi reacts

“It’s a lie”: SA stunned by woman’s humbling pregnancy in viral video, Mzansi reacts

People

6 months ago

A South African woman showed off her humbling pregnancy experience, which left many people shocked. The TikTok video went viral, sparking reactions from peeps.

SA kids push stalled school transport in video, Mzansi reacts: "This is what we pay for"

SA kids push stalled school transport in video, Mzansi reacts: "This is what we pay for"

People

6 months ago

A TikTok video showcasing school kids pushing a car left many people in South Africa with mixed reactions. The footage went viral on social media, and peeps reacted.

Man lists top 5 universities with high employment rates in South Africa, video sparks buzz

Man lists top 5 universities with high employment rates in South Africa, video sparks buzz

People

6 months ago

A young South African man listed the top five universities with high employment rates in Mzansi. The TikTok video went viral online, sparking a buzz in South Africa.

SA peeps cracking up as toddler hilariously scolds his mom, video amuses Mzansi

SA peeps cracking up as toddler hilariously scolds his mom, video amuses Mzansi

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A South African toddler hilariously scolds his mom in a TikTok video. The footage went viral online, leaving many people in Mzansi cracking jokes.

"Sisterhood is proud": 31-Year-old woman inspires Mzansi by returning to grade 11, SA reacts

"Sisterhood is proud": 31-Year-old woman inspires Mzansi by returning to grade 11, SA reacts

People

6 months ago

A South African woman shared her journey of returning to school at the age of 31. She revealed that she's going back to Grade 11, and people in Mzansi were inspired.

UK man hilariously attempts to haggle in South Africa, Mzansi react

UK man hilariously attempts to haggle in South Africa, Mzansi react

People

6 months ago

A young man in the UK hilariously attempts to haggle in South Africa in a TikTok video. The footage went viral online, leaving many people cracking up with laughter.

South Africans react as inflation soars: Grocery prices 1995 vs 2025

South Africans react as inflation soars: Grocery prices 1995 vs 2025

People

6 months ago

South Africans reacted to the inflation in South Africa that has increased. Briefly News takes a look at grocery prices from 1995 to 2025, which stunned Mzansi.

"Good work": Man's impressive backroom setup amazes Mzansi, SA raves

"Good work": Man's impressive backroom setup amazes Mzansi, SA raves

People

6 months ago

A South African man showed off his impressive backroom setup in a TikTok video. The footage went viral online, leaving many people in awe of his living space.

Johannesburg woman's impressive PEP haul under R500 amazes Mzansi peeps online

Johannesburg woman's impressive PEP haul under R500 amazes Mzansi peeps online

People

6 months ago

A woman in Johannesburg showed off her PEP Home haul in a TikTok video. The lady's items wowed many people in South Africa, leaving them in awe of her finds.

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