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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

Author's articles

South African woman builds house with university allowance, Mzansi cheers: "Super proud of you"

South African woman builds house with university allowance, Mzansi cheers: "Super proud of you"

People

a year ago

"Ke sidechick": Groom answers phone call during wedding, sparks mixed reactions online

"Ke sidechick": Groom answers phone call during wedding, sparks mixed reactions online

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“It’s not bad at all”: South African woman’s R300 Woolworths grocery haul sparks budgeting buzz

“It’s not bad at all”: South African woman’s R300 Woolworths grocery haul sparks budgeting buzz

People

a year ago

“My wife says it’s AI”: SA reacts to woman’s gift to her husband for his birthday, shares video

“My wife says it’s AI”: SA reacts to woman’s gift to her husband for his birthday, shares video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Ate what": Woman's Shein wig stuns South Africans with quality and affordability, Mzansi reacts

"Ate what": Woman's Shein wig stuns South Africans with quality and affordability, Mzansi reacts

People

a year ago

"Beautiful": Woman flexes Jet's budget-friendly winter collection, leaving SA raving

"Beautiful": Woman flexes Jet's budget-friendly winter collection, leaving SA raving

People

a year ago

South African woman's journey back to Grade 11 at 31 leads to success and a permanent job at 37

South African woman's journey back to Grade 11 at 31 leads to success and a permanent job at 37

People

a year ago

A South African woman shared her journey of going back to Grade 11 at 31 and landing a permanent job at 37. The TikTok video went viral, inspiring Mzansi.

South African woman confronts debtor at UK airport over money owed, sparks debate on social media

South African woman confronts debtor at UK airport over money owed, sparks debate on social media

People

a year ago

A South African woman living in the UK showcased how she confronted a woman who owed her money at a UK airport. The TikTok video sparked mixed reactions.

Viral video of grandmother's deep bond with grandchild captures Mzansi’s heart, SA reacts: "Amazing"

Viral video of grandmother's deep bond with grandchild captures Mzansi’s heart, SA reacts: "Amazing"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African woman captured her mother's obsession with her newborn in a video. Briefly News explores the importance of the grandmother-grandchild bond.

“What an experience”: South African woman’s eye-opening favela visit in Brazil sparks reactions

“What an experience”: South African woman’s eye-opening favela visit in Brazil sparks reactions

People

a year ago

A South African woman shared her eye-opening experience of visiting a favela in Brazil in a TikTok video. The clip sparked mixed reactions online from Mzansi peeps.

“You are a star, so talented”: Bride makes her own wedding dress from scratch, SA raves

“You are a star, so talented”: Bride makes her own wedding dress from scratch, SA raves

People

a year ago

A young woman shows how she made her wedding dress from scratch in a viral TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking admiration from South Africans.

How Cape of Good Hope SPCA saved injured dog thanks to pensioner’s dedication

How Cape of Good Hope SPCA saved injured dog thanks to pensioner’s dedication

People

a year ago

A pensioner’s dedication to his dog touched the hearts of peeps. The man walked for over an hour to save his pet, and the Cape of Good Hope SPCA stepped in to help.

"So adorable": Pupils help teacher with disability in video, sparking admiration across Mzansi

"So adorable": Pupils help teacher with disability in video, sparking admiration across Mzansi

People

a year ago

A group of learners in South Africa were captured in a viral TikTok video helping their teacher with a disability. It sparked widespread admiration online.

Comrades Marathon runner 2025 receives heartwarming hero's welcome back at work, SA raves

Comrades Marathon runner 2025 receives heartwarming hero's welcome back at work, SA raves

People

a year ago

A 2025 Comrades Marathon runner received a heartwarming welcome back to work from colleagues, which left him in tears. The video went viral, leaving SA in awe.

Afrikaner woman’s viral grocery shopping video in Austin sparks reactions from South African expats

Afrikaner woman’s viral grocery shopping video in Austin sparks reactions from South African expats

People

a year ago

An Afrikaner woman in America showcased her grocery shopping experience in Austin, Texas, revealing the prices of each item, which stunned South Africans.

Johana Mukandila