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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

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"Water will humble you": Moses wannabe swept away by ocean in hilarious stunt, SA reacts

"Water will humble you": Moses wannabe swept away by ocean in hilarious stunt, SA reacts

People

a year ago

Young South African entrepreneur makes 1st million after being kicked out by his father

Young South African entrepreneur makes 1st million after being kicked out by his father

People

a year ago

"Foreign currency is hurting locals": US woman shows off R18k Cape Town apartment, sparks outrage

"Foreign currency is hurting locals": US woman shows off R18k Cape Town apartment, sparks outrage

People

a year ago

"Now this is a flex": Young woman celebrates buying groceries for family for 1st time, SA raves

"Now this is a flex": Young woman celebrates buying groceries for family for 1st time, SA raves

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“Incredible oh”: South African woman gives weight loss journey one last try, Mzansi raves

“Incredible oh”: South African woman gives weight loss journey one last try, Mzansi raves

People

a year ago

“People need jobs”: SA police officer’s viral food giveaway divides Mzansi

“People need jobs”: SA police officer’s viral food giveaway divides Mzansi

People

a year ago

“I needed my mental health back”: Woman in tears as she quits toxic job, SA chimes in

“I needed my mental health back”: Woman in tears as she quits toxic job, SA chimes in

People

a year ago

A woman shared her journey to quitting her toxic workplace in a TikTok video that went viral. South Africans were moved by her story and reacted.

Young tourist’s viral visit to South Africa’s most dangerous township sparks debate

Young tourist’s viral visit to South Africa’s most dangerous township sparks debate

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A tourist shared his journey of visiting South Africa’s most dangerous township, sparking debate. The TikTok video went viral on social media, sparking reactions.

Young South African man survives on R700 in Cape Town, shares budget tips online

Young South African man survives on R700 in Cape Town, shares budget tips online

People

a year ago

A young South African man shared how he survives on R700 in Cape Town as he unveiled his budget tips in a TikTok video. People in Mzansi reacted to the clip.

“Our tax money”: Woman buys new car using NSFAS and NRF savings, sparking buzz in SA

“Our tax money”: Woman buys new car using NSFAS and NRF savings, sparking buzz in SA

People

a year ago

A South African woman showed off her brand-new car, which she bought using her NSFAS and NRF savings. The TikTok video sparked mixed reactions from people.

“What the hell”: Young South African woman shows off hair salon fail, Mzansi reacts

“What the hell”: Young South African woman shows off hair salon fail, Mzansi reacts

People

a year ago

A young South African woman showcased her hairstyle that went wrong in a TikTok video. The clip went viral on social media, sparking mixed reactions.

"Rupert is Ruperting": Viral skit of Ramaphosa and Trump meeting sparks laughter as Mzansi reacts

"Rupert is Ruperting": Viral skit of Ramaphosa and Trump meeting sparks laughter as Mzansi reacts

People

a year ago

A skit of South African president Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump's White House meeting sparked laughter in Mzansi. The TikTok video went viral online.

Young woman steps up to raise late best friend’s baby, SA reacts: "God bless you"

Young woman steps up to raise late best friend’s baby, SA reacts: "God bless you"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young woman shared her story of how she stepped up to raise her late best friend’s baby. The TikTok video went viral online, sparking reactions from people.

"This is beautiful": Young couples spark online buzz with fun moments at Cape Town’s Lovers Lane

"This is beautiful": Young couples spark online buzz with fun moments at Cape Town’s Lovers Lane

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A group of young couples sparked a massive buzz on social media with their fun moment at Cape Town’s Lovers Lane. The TikTok video went viral, and people reacted.

"Brutally violated": Candlelight vigil for Olorato Mongale sparks calls to end gender-based violence

"Brutally violated": Candlelight vigil for Olorato Mongale sparks calls to end gender-based violence

People

a year ago

A candlelight vigil was held in honour of Olorato Mongale’s murder, which sparked calls to end gender-based violence in South Africa. People reacted to the video.

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