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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

“Destiny delayed is not destiny denied”: Young woman overcomes multiple failures to graduate

“Destiny delayed is not destiny denied”: Young woman overcomes multiple failures to graduate

People

a year ago

Snake found in washing machine in viral video leaves South Africans stunned

Snake found in washing machine in viral video leaves South Africans stunned

People

a year ago

Brave learner calls teachers by first name, sparks debate and laughter in South Africa

Brave learner calls teachers by first name, sparks debate and laughter in South Africa

People

a year ago

University student creates innovative pap scones to make extra cash amid NSFAS delay

University student creates innovative pap scones to make extra cash amid NSFAS delay

People

a year ago

“It’s so addictive”: US woman raves over South African Coca-Cola, Mzansi chimes in

“It’s so addictive”: US woman raves over South African Coca-Cola, Mzansi chimes in

People

a year ago

“Pinterest or home magazine”: SA raves as woman turns humble apartment into stunning modern home

“Pinterest or home magazine”: SA raves as woman turns humble apartment into stunning modern home

People

a year ago

SA teacher takes pupils to Ocean Basket, leaves Mzansi touched with heartwarming gesture

SA teacher takes pupils to Ocean Basket, leaves Mzansi touched with heartwarming gesture

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African teacher took her pupils to Ocean Basket in a TikTok video that went viral online. Mzansi reacted to the clip, praising the educator for her gesture.

"One day you will eat us": Mzansi woman stuns SA as she casually feasts on raw liver in video

"One day you will eat us": Mzansi woman stuns SA as she casually feasts on raw liver in video

People

a year ago

A young woman showcased how she feasts on raw liver in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking mixed reactions from many people in South Africa.

“Definitely your twin”: Young woman’s video sparks buzz as she resembles Oscar Mbo’s girlfriend

“Definitely your twin”: Young woman’s video sparks buzz as she resembles Oscar Mbo’s girlfriend

People

a year ago

A young South African woman sparked a buzz by resembling Oscar Mbo’s girlfriend in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, leaving people in awe of the lady’s beauty.

“It can’t be”: South African woman’s R500 Boxer grocery haul sparks massive online buzz in Mzansi

“It can’t be”: South African woman’s R500 Boxer grocery haul sparks massive online buzz in Mzansi

People

a year ago

A South African woman showcased her R500 Boxer grocery haul in a video that went viral. The clip sparked a massive buzz in Mzansi as people reacted.

“This is wonderful”: Maritzburg College blazer display goes viral, impresses Mzansi

“This is wonderful”: Maritzburg College blazer display goes viral, impresses Mzansi

People

a year ago

Maritzburg College showcased their blazer display in a TikTok video that went viral online. The clip sparked massive reactions from South Africans who were in awe.

“Toothless is so funny”: Young boy’s funny faces on live TV leave SA in stitches, SA cracks jokes

“Toothless is so funny”: Young boy’s funny faces on live TV leave SA in stitches, SA cracks jokes

People

a year ago

A little boy amused many people on social media with his funny antics on live TV, entertaining South Africans. The video went viral online, sparking reactions.

"This is insane": Mzansi woman calls out store over R1.2k coat, SA weighs in on Cyril’s economy

"This is insane": Mzansi woman calls out store over R1.2k coat, SA weighs in on Cyril’s economy

People

a year ago

A young South African woman called out a fashion store in Mzansi over its R1 199 coat in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking mixed reactions from users.

"That car is like the state of our country": SA reacts to viral police vehicle video

"That car is like the state of our country": SA reacts to viral police vehicle video

People

a year ago

A TikTok video showcasing a South African police car in shocking condition stunned Mzansi. The clip went viral online, sparking reactions from people.

“Mara, SA is a film”: Mzansi in stitches as baby handles spam caller like a pro in video

“Mara, SA is a film”: Mzansi in stitches as baby handles spam caller like a pro in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A baby amused South Africans with how she handled a spam caller like a pro in a video. The clip went viral online, sparking laughter and jokes among Mzansi peeps.

Johana Mukandila