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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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"No respect for God": Man caught watching spicy content at church, SA reacts to viral video

"No respect for God": Man caught watching spicy content at church, SA reacts to viral video

People

a year ago

Woman shares smelly feet and cracked heels remedy, SA peeps intrigued by her hack: "Will it work"

Woman shares smelly feet and cracked heels remedy, SA peeps intrigued by her hack: "Will it work"

People

a year ago

"A smart buyer": Student's budget-friendly grocery haul for under R1k leaves Mzansi impressed

"A smart buyer": Student's budget-friendly grocery haul for under R1k leaves Mzansi impressed

People

a year ago

"We lost a soldier": Man handwashing his bae's underwear sparks major uproar, SA reacts

"We lost a soldier": Man handwashing his bae's underwear sparks major uproar, SA reacts

People

a year ago

Alleged meteorite stuns Jeffrey’s Bay residents as video shows bright streak and loud booms

Alleged meteorite stuns Jeffrey’s Bay residents as video shows bright streak and loud booms

People

a year ago

“It is unforgivable”: Unsung heroes tackle hunger, say SA has enough land and food to feed all

“It is unforgivable”: Unsung heroes tackle hunger, say SA has enough land and food to feed all

People

a year ago

"Real Sotho gal": Wholesome white family speaking Sesotho in heartwarming video has SA gushing

"Real Sotho gal": Wholesome white family speaking Sesotho in heartwarming video has SA gushing

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A video of a white family speaking in Sesotho left South Africans both amused and in awe. The clip went viral online. Briefly takes a look at the history of Sesotho.

Viral lion car door video: Man's terrifying encounter amuses South Africans

Viral lion car door video: Man's terrifying encounter amuses South Africans

People

a year ago

A viral video of a man's terrifying encounter with a lion sparked laughter and amusement. Briefly News takes a look at safety measures when faced with a lion.

"Ready to go to China": Woman shows off 40-inch wig, Shein order gone wrong, SA reacts

"Ready to go to China": Woman shows off 40-inch wig, Shein order gone wrong, SA reacts

People

a year ago

A young woman showed off her 40-inch wig from Shein that went wrong in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, sparking a buzz among South Africans.

"Healthy work environment": SA woman shows heartwarming welcome from colleagues, Mzansi gushes

"Healthy work environment": SA woman shows heartwarming welcome from colleagues, Mzansi gushes

People

a year ago

A young lady showcased how her colleagues gave her a warm welcome at work in a video. The clip went viral online, leaving many people in awe of the work environment.

"It's unjustifiable": Woman showcases teacher's payslip with 18 years of experience, SA outraged

"It's unjustifiable": Woman showcases teacher's payslip with 18 years of experience, SA outraged

People

a year ago

A South African woman revealed the payslip of a teacher in the Western Cape with 18 years of experience, shocking Mzansi. The video sparked a buzz online.

Teacher's creative way of greeting pupils showcases their future careers, SA reacts

Teacher's creative way of greeting pupils showcases their future careers, SA reacts

People

a year ago

A South African teacher showcased a creative way of greeting his pupils in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, leaving many people talking.

"You became the father": Woman's drastic pregnancy transformation leaves Mzansi cracking jokes

"You became the father": Woman's drastic pregnancy transformation leaves Mzansi cracking jokes

People

a year ago

A woman showed off her drastic pregnancy transformation in a TikTok video that left South Africans amused. The clip went viral, and people cracked jokes online.

Mzansi salesman shares if a R10k salary can afford a car, SA reacts: "That’s the best way"

Mzansi salesman shares if a R10k salary can afford a car, SA reacts: "That’s the best way"

People

a year ago

A Mzansi salesman revealed if a R10k salary could afford a person a car in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking buzz in South Africa as people reacted.

"A true South African blood": Afrikaner's dance moves in viral video impress Mzansi

"A true South African blood": Afrikaner's dance moves in viral video impress Mzansi

People

a year ago

An Afrikaner showed off his dance moves in a video that impressed many people in South Africa. The clip went viral, sparking a buzz, and people in Mzansi reacted.

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