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

2457 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

Author's articles

"Inconsiderate": Pescatarian girlfriend left hungry at boyfriend’s family gathering, sparks debate

"Inconsiderate": Pescatarian girlfriend left hungry at boyfriend’s family gathering, sparks debate

Family and Relationships

19 days ago

Young South African woman’s cash car purchase sparks motivation for financial independence

Young South African woman’s cash car purchase sparks motivation for financial independence

People

19 days ago

"Don't run": Woman's playful moment with lion turns hilarious after thunderous roar, SA jokes

"Don't run": Woman's playful moment with lion turns hilarious after thunderous roar, SA jokes

People

20 days ago

"Very interesting": Woman makes homemade coconut oil from scratch, and SA is impressed

"Very interesting": Woman makes homemade coconut oil from scratch, and SA is impressed

People

20 days ago

"They inspire me": Grade 12 in Mzansi learners share their marks and study tips, SA reacts

"They inspire me": Grade 12 in Mzansi learners share their marks and study tips, SA reacts

People

20 days ago

“Such a blessing”: Woman gives dad a shout-out for building his wife a stunning 5-bedroom house

“Such a blessing”: Woman gives dad a shout-out for building his wife a stunning 5-bedroom house

Family and Relationships

20 days ago

“Disrespecting pap”: Woman turns pap into fries in viral video, leaving South Africans stressed

“Disrespecting pap”: Woman turns pap into fries in viral video, leaving South Africans stressed

People

20 days ago

A woman in South Africa showcased her pap recipe, where she turned pap into fries. The video went viral online, sparking mixed reactions from Mzansi.

“We’ve been crying": Young rich woman voices her concerns on Cape Town rental prices, SA reacts

“We’ve been crying": Young rich woman voices her concerns on Cape Town rental prices, SA reacts

People

21 days ago

A young woman expressed her frustration with the rental prices in Cape Town, which she claims are benefiting tourists more than locals. People reacted.

"Transforms me into a superhero": Blue and white war cry gives SA all the feels, Mzansi reacts

"Transforms me into a superhero": Blue and white war cry gives SA all the feels, Mzansi reacts

People

21 days ago

A war cry performance done by schoolboys in a TikTok video gave South Africans chills. The footage went viral online, sparking admiration and reactions.

Tanzanian woman married to 3 husbands challenges norms as sole provider, netizens react: "Nonsense"

Tanzanian woman married to 3 husbands challenges norms as sole provider, netizens react: "Nonsense"

Family and Relationships

21 days ago

A Tanzanian woman shared her story of marrying three men and being the sole provider. The lady's story sparked massive debate on social media and went viral.

"The struggle is real": Woman’s hilarious Nicki Minaj pose challenge fail goes viral, SA jokes

"The struggle is real": Woman’s hilarious Nicki Minaj pose challenge fail goes viral, SA jokes

People

23 days ago

A woman tried the Nicki Minaj pose challenge on TikTok and amused South Africans with her epic fail of the challenge. The video went viral, sparking mixed reactions.

“This poor service”: Patients revolt after staff allegedly takes 2-hour break during peak hours

“This poor service”: Patients revolt after staff allegedly takes 2-hour break during peak hours

People

23 days ago

A woman shared a TikTok video of a local clinic where she alleged that the staff took a two-hour break during peak hours. The footage went viral, sparking reactions.

TikTok creator calls General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi her "Spirit animal" for bold leadership and humility

TikTok creator calls General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi her "Spirit animal" for bold leadership and humility

People

23 days ago

A South African woman praised General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's characteristic traits, saying she too possesses them. The TikTok video went viral, sparking reactions.

"President General": Woman turns the tables on boyfriend with savage breakup response, SA applauds

"President General": Woman turns the tables on boyfriend with savage breakup response, SA applauds

Family and Relationships

24 days ago

A young South African woman showcased how she turned the tables with a savage breakup response in a TikTok video. People were impressed and applauded her.

“Yho, guys, stop abusing pap": Young man’s pap cake leaves South Africans stressed in viral video

“Yho, guys, stop abusing pap": Young man’s pap cake leaves South Africans stressed in viral video

People

24 days ago

A young student in Mzansi left many people with mixed reactions over his pap cake, which he showcased in a TikTok video that went viral on social media.

Johana Mukandila