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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 mouth-dropping": Mzansi stunned by woman’s 63kg weight loss transformation, SA gushes

"That's mouth-dropping": Mzansi stunned by woman’s 63kg weight loss transformation, SA gushes

People

a year ago

Barefooted man rescues snouted cobra in daring video, Mzansi reacts: "Very worried"

Barefooted man rescues snouted cobra in daring video, Mzansi reacts: "Very worried"

People

a year ago

"It’s so embarrassing": Woman rejected after begging for marriage proposal, Mzansi reacts

"It’s so embarrassing": Woman rejected after begging for marriage proposal, Mzansi reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Will humble you": Nanny chases wild child in hilarious viral video, Mzansi reacts

"Will humble you": Nanny chases wild child in hilarious viral video, Mzansi reacts

People

a year ago

American man in SA drags Oros for being too sweet, Mzansi reacts: "That’s our national drink"

American man in SA drags Oros for being too sweet, Mzansi reacts: "That’s our national drink"

People

a year ago

"I'm still troubled": Woman’s unsettling discovery while bae’s at work leaves Mzansi talking

"I'm still troubled": Woman’s unsettling discovery while bae’s at work leaves Mzansi talking

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Stunning": Afrikaner woman’s 'Vuli Ndlela' rendition at wedding leaves Mzansi gushing with pride

"Stunning": Afrikaner woman’s 'Vuli Ndlela' rendition at wedding leaves Mzansi gushing with pride

People

a year ago

An Afrikaner woman’s 'Vuli Ndlela' rendition at her wedding went viral in a video. The footage sparked admiration from people in South Africa as they reacted.

SA mom amuses Mzansi with son's dramatic transformation after granny's house

SA mom amuses Mzansi with son's dramatic transformation after granny's house

People

a year ago

A South African mom showcased her son's dramatic transformation after visiting granny's house. The TikTok video went viral, sparking laughter and jokes in Mzansi.

"Best meal": Woman hilariously teaches hubby a lesson after he forgot to defrost meat, SA cracks up

"Best meal": Woman hilariously teaches hubby a lesson after he forgot to defrost meat, SA cracks up

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman showcased how she taught her husband a lesson after he forgot to defrost the meat. The TikTok video went viral online, leaving people in laughter.

"Deserve it": Woman flaunts luxe lifestyle & gifts from her man, Mzansi reacts

"Deserve it": Woman flaunts luxe lifestyle & gifts from her man, Mzansi reacts

People

a year ago

A South African woman flexed her luxe lifestyle and gifts from her man in a TikTok video. The footage went viral, leaving people in Mzansi in awe of her stuff.

"This is magical": American man in awe of South Africa’s beauty, shares video

"This is magical": American man in awe of South Africa’s beauty, shares video

People

a year ago

An American man was in awe of South Africa's beauty and showed it off in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, leaving people in Mzansi and around the world gushing.

Young South African man flexes first Sandton apartment in Johannesburg, Mzansi reacts

Young South African man flexes first Sandton apartment in Johannesburg, Mzansi reacts

People

a year ago

A young man showed off his brand new first apartment in Sandton, Johannesburg, in a video. People in South Africa wished him well, and some praised his home.

Community rushes to help as The Pitt Bull Sanctuary faces flood crisis in Benoni

Community rushes to help as The Pitt Bull Sanctuary faces flood crisis in Benoni

People

a year ago

South Africans came through for The Pitt Bull Sanctuary in Johannesburg, which experienced a flood crisis. The video went viral and people reacted by taking action.

Woman spends R3k on friends' birthday, gets ghosted on hers, SA reacts: "Fake people"

Woman spends R3k on friends' birthday, gets ghosted on hers, SA reacts: "Fake people"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young lady in South Africa shared how she spent R3,000 on four of her friends for their birthdays, only for them to disappear on hers. People reacted to the video.

"Is a scam": Government worker flexes bank balance after payday, SA weighs in

"Is a scam": Government worker flexes bank balance after payday, SA weighs in

People

a year ago

A woman in South Africa working for the government showed off her bank balance after payday in a TikTok video. The clip sparked a buzz among Mzansi people online.

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