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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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“That’s strange”: Japanese woman’s South African visa rejection sparks online buzz, Mzansi reacts

“That’s strange”: Japanese woman’s South African visa rejection sparks online buzz, Mzansi reacts

People

a year ago

“It clears dark marks”: Young woman shows skincare journey from acne to glowing skin, SA reacts

“It clears dark marks”: Young woman shows skincare journey from acne to glowing skin, SA reacts

People

a year ago

Funny Afrikaans mom-daughter exchange on ‘open the door’ goes viral in South Africa, shares video

Funny Afrikaans mom-daughter exchange on ‘open the door’ goes viral in South Africa, shares video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Pretoria mom starts over with heartwarming kids’ bedroom renovation on budget using PEP Home

Pretoria mom starts over with heartwarming kids’ bedroom renovation on budget using PEP Home

People

a year ago

"Sue them": Woman calls out 2 well-known SA brands after finding worms in flour, Mzansi chimes in

"Sue them": Woman calls out 2 well-known SA brands after finding worms in flour, Mzansi chimes in

People

a year ago

Elephant seal safely returned to ocean after surprising Gordon's Bay residents in viral video

Elephant seal safely returned to ocean after surprising Gordon's Bay residents in viral video

People

a year ago

“This app doesn’t see Africans”: South African creator shares TikTok earnings from viral video

“This app doesn’t see Africans”: South African creator shares TikTok earnings from viral video

People

a year ago

A South African content creator shared how much she made from a viral TikTok video that shocked many people in Mzansi. The clip sparked mixed reactions.

"It's possible": Young woman inspires Mzansi by entering dental school despite failing maths

"It's possible": Young woman inspires Mzansi by entering dental school despite failing maths

People

a year ago

A young South African woman shared her journey to enter dental school despite failing maths. The TikTok video went viral online, sparking reactions.

“Lead us not into temptation": Hot SAPS officer with green eyes leaves Mzansi women swooning

“Lead us not into temptation": Hot SAPS officer with green eyes leaves Mzansi women swooning

People

a year ago

A South African police officer with green eyes left many women in Mzansi drooling over him. The clip went viral online, sparking reactions from people.

"It’s wild": South African woman’s R800 grocery haul for family of two stuns Mzansi

"It’s wild": South African woman’s R800 grocery haul for family of two stuns Mzansi

People

a year ago

A South African woman showcased her R800 grocery haul for a family of two in a TikTok video that wowed many people in Mzansi. The clip went viral online.

From vision to reality: Woman’s inspiring journey building dream home, SA reacts

From vision to reality: Woman’s inspiring journey building dream home, SA reacts

People

a year ago

A woman showcased how she manifested her brand new house in a video. The clip went viral, sparking admiration from people who were inspired by the building journey.

“This is beautiful”: Elderly couple sharing Lunch Bar melts hearts, SA raves

“This is beautiful”: Elderly couple sharing Lunch Bar melts hearts, SA raves

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An elderly couple’s sweet interaction of sharing a Lunch Bar warmed the hearts of many in South Africa. The clip went viral, sparking admiration online.

“This is powerful”: South African woman graduates after failing Grade 12 four times, inspires Mzansi

“This is powerful”: South African woman graduates after failing Grade 12 four times, inspires Mzansi

People

a year ago

A young lady in South Africa shared how she failed Grade 12 four times and celebrated graduating as a teacher in a TikTok video. The clip inspired many in Mzansi.

"Haibo": Woman’s hilarious taxi chronicle goes viral, leaving South Africans stunned

"Haibo": Woman’s hilarious taxi chronicle goes viral, leaving South Africans stunned

People

a year ago

A woman in South Africa showcased her hilarious taxi chronicle in a TikTok video that went viral. People were amused and flooded the post with reactions to the clip.

"Not a single bad soul": UK man defends SA in video, slams media’s negative portrayal of Mzansi

"Not a single bad soul": UK man defends SA in video, slams media’s negative portrayal of Mzansi

People

a year ago

A UK man defended South Africa and slammed the media’s negative portrayal of Mzansi in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking reactions from people online.

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