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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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“Poverty has saved us": Tourists ambushed by lions on safari, SA reacts

“Poverty has saved us": Tourists ambushed by lions on safari, SA reacts

People

a year ago

"Planned kids": Toddler’s impressive drifting in luxury mansion captivates Mzansi, SA reacts

"Planned kids": Toddler’s impressive drifting in luxury mansion captivates Mzansi, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"The food smells good": Tourist stunned by no vegan food in a township as he tries African cuisine

"The food smells good": Tourist stunned by no vegan food in a township as he tries African cuisine

People

a year ago

“A beautiful place”: Woman’s RDP home makeover stuns Mzansi as SA gushes over the transformation

“A beautiful place”: Woman’s RDP home makeover stuns Mzansi as SA gushes over the transformation

People

a year ago

"Good place, good vibes": Petrol attendant’s neat, stylish home amazes South Africans

"Good place, good vibes": Petrol attendant’s neat, stylish home amazes South Africans

People

a year ago

“So beautiful”: Woman flexes impressive business despite friend’s lack of support, SA reacts

“So beautiful”: Woman flexes impressive business despite friend’s lack of support, SA reacts

People

a year ago

Bold baboon causes chaos in Nelson Mandela University res kitchen in viral TikTok video

Bold baboon causes chaos in Nelson Mandela University res kitchen in viral TikTok video

People

a year ago

A TikTok video showcased a baboon causing chaos in Nelson Mandela University’s res kitchen. The clip went viral, sparking reactions from South Africans.

"Work of art": Artist’s lipstick portrait of late Springbok star Cornal Hendricks impresses SA

"Work of art": Artist’s lipstick portrait of late Springbok star Cornal Hendricks impresses SA

People

a year ago

A South African artist showcased his lipstick portrait of late Springbok star Cornal Hendricks in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, and people raved.

“American movies lied”: SA woman complains about work culture in US, Mzansi reacts

“American movies lied”: SA woman complains about work culture in US, Mzansi reacts

People

a year ago

A South African woman complained about the work-life culture in America versus Mzansi. She also shared how life is expensive in the US, and people reacted.

Woman shares viral 70% off Pick n Pay Clothing deal, Mzansi shoppers react: "Wasn't worth it"

Woman shares viral 70% off Pick n Pay Clothing deal, Mzansi shoppers react: "Wasn't worth it"

People

a year ago

A South African woman shared a 70% off Pick n Pay clothing deal in a TikTok video. People in Mzansi were excited about the plug and reacted with enthusiasm.

"Opportunist": Afrikaner refugee claims spark backlash as he denies false farmer story, SA reacts

"Opportunist": Afrikaner refugee claims spark backlash as he denies false farmer story, SA reacts

People

a year ago

An Afrikaner refugee’s claims sparked backlash as he denied the false farmer story. His stepdaughter called him out, and many South Africans reacted to his claims.

“This is so beautiful”: Mzansi woman transforms shack into stunning, cosy home, SA raves

“This is so beautiful”: Mzansi woman transforms shack into stunning, cosy home, SA raves

People

a year ago

A young South African woman showcased how she turned her shack into a stunning home with well-decorated interior design. People in Mzansi were in awe.

“Massive and beautiful”: Viral video of a huge snake climbing a tree stuns South Africans

“Massive and beautiful”: Viral video of a huge snake climbing a tree stuns South Africans

People

a year ago

A viral video of a massive Southern African rock python left many South Africans shocked and in awe. Many people in Mzansi reacted to the footage.

"Left my 5-bedroom house": Afrikaner refugee from group of 49 breaks silence on leaving SA

"Left my 5-bedroom house": Afrikaner refugee from group of 49 breaks silence on leaving SA

People

a year ago

An Afrikaner refugee from the group of 49 broke his silence on leaving South Africa and seeking asylum in America. The man’s revelation sparked mixed reactions.

"Top tier": Woman warms up Mzansi with winter plug, South Africans gush

"Top tier": Woman warms up Mzansi with winter plug, South Africans gush

People

a year ago

A South African woman shared a winter blanket plug in a TikTok video that went viral online. It sparked a reaction from Mzansi as they raved over the winter find.

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