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

2487 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

Author's articles

"The thing shock me": Domestic worker's hilarious cleaning surprise leaves employer stunned

"The thing shock me": Domestic worker's hilarious cleaning surprise leaves employer stunned

People

7 months ago

"This is beautiful": Mzansi woman's stunning kitchen makeover impresses SA

"This is beautiful": Mzansi woman's stunning kitchen makeover impresses SA

People

7 months ago

Young South African woman becomes homeowner at 24 and shares her journey

Young South African woman becomes homeowner at 24 and shares her journey

People

7 months ago

Mzansi woman surprises January-born bestie with heartwarming birthday gesture, SA loves it

Mzansi woman surprises January-born bestie with heartwarming birthday gesture, SA loves it

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

White man’s energetic dance moves at lobola ceremony leave SA cracking Jokes: "Give him land"

White man’s energetic dance moves at lobola ceremony leave SA cracking Jokes: "Give him land"

People

7 months ago

Little South African girl stuns Mzansi with impressive chopstick skills

Little South African girl stuns Mzansi with impressive chopstick skills

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

“This is the South Africa we need”: Gents’ pool fun video warms hearts

“This is the South Africa we need”: Gents’ pool fun video warms hearts

People

7 months ago

A TikTok video showcasing men’s pool fun went viral on social media, leaving many people in awe. The footage sparked a buzz about South Africa’s diversity and men.

Young man wraps school books with KFC packaging, Mzansi applauds his creativity

Young man wraps school books with KFC packaging, Mzansi applauds his creativity

People

7 months ago

A young South African man showed off how he used KFC packaging to wrap his school books in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, and many applauded his creativity.

South African woman in tears as mom celebrates her for bagging a job she prayed for

South African woman in tears as mom celebrates her for bagging a job she prayed for

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A South African woman was in tears as her mum celebrated her for bagging a job she prayed for. The TikTok video went viral on social media, touching many hearts.

Cheslin Kolbe's wife opens up about giving up chartered accountant career to support hubby’s dream"

Cheslin Kolbe's wife opens up about giving up chartered accountant career to support hubby’s dream"

People

7 months ago

South African rugby player Cheslin Kolbe's wife opened up about giving up her career as a chartered accountant to support her husband's dream. The video went viral.

South African woman saves R10k with R5 cin Mzansi: Discipline and tips for piggy bank savings

South African woman saves R10k with R5 cin Mzansi: Discipline and tips for piggy bank savings

People

7 months ago

A woman showed off the money from her piggy bank in a TikTok video. Briefly News takes a look at how one can stay disciplined and offers tips for piggy bank savings.

South African woman pays R30k for wigs, receives ‘trash’ from supplier, Mzansi reacts

South African woman pays R30k for wigs, receives ‘trash’ from supplier, Mzansi reacts

People

7 months ago

A South African woman paid R30k as a wig investment and received trash wigs. She took to social media to show them off, causing a massive debate.

Petrol attendant’s cheesy pickup line has SA cracking jokes: “Bathong wena unleaded”

Petrol attendant’s cheesy pickup line has SA cracking jokes: “Bathong wena unleaded”

People

7 months ago

A South African petrol attendant's cheesy pick-up line left many Mzansi peeps cracking jokes. The TikTok video went viral on social media, causing a buzz.

“Bathong, what’s so special”: Woman puts back Mitchum due to price, sparks laughter in Mzansi

“Bathong, what’s so special”: Woman puts back Mitchum due to price, sparks laughter in Mzansi

People

7 months ago

A South African woman hilariously placed back Mitchum due to the price in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, leaving many people with mixed reactions.

Woman plugs parents with affordable kids' lunch boxes from Checkers, Mzansi reacts

Woman plugs parents with affordable kids' lunch boxes from Checkers, Mzansi reacts

People

7 months ago

A South African woman plugged parents with affordable kids' lunch boxes from Checkers for back-to-school. The clip went viral online, leaving many people amazed.

Johana Mukandila