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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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“Grieving nation in prayer”: Grade 3 learners pay emotional tribute to 12 victims of Vaal accident

“Grieving nation in prayer”: Grade 3 learners pay emotional tribute to 12 victims of Vaal accident

People

2 months ago

“It’s so hard”: Cape Town resident breaks down over housing crisis, says R30k salary needed to rent

“It’s so hard”: Cape Town resident breaks down over housing crisis, says R30k salary needed to rent

People

2 months ago

Siya Kolisi’s new girlfriend, Rachel John, opens up in a candid video

Siya Kolisi’s new girlfriend, Rachel John, opens up in a candid video

People

2 months ago

“We are confused”: Mzansi reacts as American gent is surprised by how a South African toilet works

“We are confused”: Mzansi reacts as American gent is surprised by how a South African toilet works

People

2 months ago

“You’re the luckiest girl”: Couple’s beautiful yet simple Home Affairs wedding leaves SA raving

“You’re the luckiest girl”: Couple’s beautiful yet simple Home Affairs wedding leaves SA raving

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

“We need a lockdown”: SA reacts as SANSA alerts the public to increased geomagnetic storm activity

“We need a lockdown”: SA reacts as SANSA alerts the public to increased geomagnetic storm activity

People

2 months ago

“Wrong timing”: Man’s message to parents of 13 children killed in Vaal crash stirs emotions

“Wrong timing”: Man’s message to parents of 13 children killed in Vaal crash stirs emotions

People

2 months ago

A viral video of a man’s message to parents of 13 children killed in the Vaal taxi crash sparked outrage, mourning, and debate over corruption in SA transport.

“This is dumb”: Another video of a school cutting learners’ braids leaves South Africa divided

“This is dumb”: Another video of a school cutting learners’ braids leaves South Africa divided

People

2 months ago

A viral video showed South African schools cutting learners’ braids, sparking debates on cultural sensitivity, student rights, and hairstyle policies in Mzansi.

Terrifying footage: Wild elephant rampages through an Indian town, leaving panic and deaths

Terrifying footage: Wild elephant rampages through an Indian town, leaving panic and deaths

People

2 months ago

A terrifying clip showed a wild elephant rampaging through an Indian town, sparking panic, fatalities and online reactions as authorities launched an urgent manhunt.

Grade 8s’ zep on first day of school leaves South Africans entertained

Grade 8s’ zep on first day of school leaves South Africans entertained

People

2 months ago

A video showed Grade 8 pupils performing the Zep dance on their first day of school, entertaining SA and sparking nostalgia, praise for confidence and youth dance.

Proudly South African: Man impresses crowd with thrilling Zulu dance in viral video

Proudly South African: Man impresses crowd with thrilling Zulu dance in viral video

People

2 months ago

A proudly South African moment went viral after a man delivered an impressive Zulu dance, leaving both live crowds and social media users across Mzansi amazed.

Woman seen kissing social media star Desmond Scott breaks her silence

Woman seen kissing social media star Desmond Scott breaks her silence

People

2 months ago

Marissa Springer broke her silence after a viral kiss with Desmond Scott, denied infidelity claims, addressed rumours, and sparked mixed reactions online.

Cape Town woman proves you can start a side hustle with R500, SA reacts

Cape Town woman proves you can start a side hustle with R500, SA reacts

People

2 months ago

A Cape Town woman showed how R500 can start a side hustle, making fridge magnets from modelling clay, inspiring aspiring entrepreneurs across Mzansi.

“Something out of my tax bracket”: Mzansi reacts to Zambian woman flying to SA for grocery shopping

“Something out of my tax bracket”: Mzansi reacts to Zambian woman flying to SA for grocery shopping

People

2 months ago

Mzansi reacted after a Zambian private pilot went viral for flying to South Africa to do her weekly grocery shopping, leaving social media amused and impressed.

“This is beautiful”: SA raves over community’s celebration of top Gauteng matric 2025 achiever

“This is beautiful”: SA raves over community’s celebration of top Gauteng matric 2025 achiever

People

2 months ago

A Gauteng matriculant’s success sparked pride, praise and celebration, earning recognition from leaders and opening doors to exciting future opportunities.

Johana Mukandila