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

2485 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

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Teachers introduce themselves to unserious parents in hilarious video, SA amused

Teachers introduce themselves to unserious parents in hilarious video, SA amused

People

7 months ago

South African woman vents about Temu addiction, video sparks reactions in Mzansi

South African woman vents about Temu addiction, video sparks reactions in Mzansi

People

7 months ago

“So unnecessary”: Young South African man drags manual cars, Mzansi chimes in

“So unnecessary”: Young South African man drags manual cars, Mzansi chimes in

Cars and Tech

7 months ago

“Not okay”: US woman in tears over divorce just 10 days after wedding, Mzansi reacts

“Not okay”: US woman in tears over divorce just 10 days after wedding, Mzansi reacts

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

SA kid arrives home with different school shoe sides, leaves dad defeated

SA kid arrives home with different school shoe sides, leaves dad defeated

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"Not me chopping onions": SA kids' heartfelt prayer for transport touches Mzansi peeps' hearts

"Not me chopping onions": SA kids' heartfelt prayer for transport touches Mzansi peeps' hearts

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

From ground up: SA woman's dream home takes shape in viral video, Mzansi inspired

From ground up: SA woman's dream home takes shape in viral video, Mzansi inspired

People

7 months ago

A South African woman showed off how she built her home from the ground up in a TikTok video. The clip went viral on social media, leaving many people inspired.

Mzansi man’s epic sigh at wife’s content creation antics leaves SA in stitches

Mzansi man’s epic sigh at wife’s content creation antics leaves SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A man shared the struggles of being married to a content creator in a TikTok video. The clip sparked a massive buzz online, causing laughter among South Africans.

Japanese adventurer Gump Suzuki completes 7-month trek to Cape Town, shares journey

Japanese adventurer Gump Suzuki completes 7-month trek to Cape Town, shares journey

People

7 months ago

Japanese adventurer Gump Suzuki completed a seven-month trek to Cape Town. The young man shared his journey and reflected on the challenges and highlights.

SA cheers as gogo busts epic dance moves in front of policemen in video

SA cheers as gogo busts epic dance moves in front of policemen in video

People

7 months ago

A gogo in South Africa amused people online with her epic dance moves as she danced in front of policemen in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking laughter.

"So pretty": Mzansi student stuns with gorgeous res room transformation, SA gushes

"So pretty": Mzansi student stuns with gorgeous res room transformation, SA gushes

People

7 months ago

A student showcased her res transformation in a TikTok video that impressed many. The footage went viral online, leaving people in South Africa in awe of her space.

"Grocery heist": SA amused as young man steals parents' food for res in hilarious video

"Grocery heist": SA amused as young man steals parents' food for res in hilarious video

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A young man showcased how he stole his parents' groceries for res in a TikTok video. The footage went viral on social media, amusing many people in South Africa.

South African man prepares bank card for payday, video leaves Mzansi amused

South African man prepares bank card for payday, video leaves Mzansi amused

People

7 months ago

A South African man left many people in Mzansi cracking up in laughter over his hilarious antics. The man showed off how he prepared his bank card for payday.

SA taxi driver turns spaza entrepreneur, impresses Mzansi with genius idea

SA taxi driver turns spaza entrepreneur, impresses Mzansi with genius idea

People

7 months ago

A South African taxi driver turned spaza entrepreneur impressed many people with his idea, while some expressed mixed emotions. The post went viral online.

"He did me so bad": Woman buys KFC with last R40 after bae spends her savings on side chick

"He did me so bad": Woman buys KFC with last R40 after bae spends her savings on side chick

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A South African woman shared how her boyfriend spent her savings on his side chick, and she had to use her last R40 on a KFC meal. The TikTok video sparked a stir.

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