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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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"Using us on top of our money": Woman refuses to help hairdresser, SA reacts to viral video

"Using us on top of our money": Woman refuses to help hairdresser, SA reacts to viral video

People

a year ago

Rachel Kolisi throws shade at blocked person, fans are convinced it's allegedly for Siya Kolisi

Rachel Kolisi throws shade at blocked person, fans are convinced it's allegedly for Siya Kolisi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“It works”: Woman shares hack to clear dark armpits and knees using simple household ingredients

“It works”: Woman shares hack to clear dark armpits and knees using simple household ingredients

People

a year ago

“She grew up in the village”: Woman’s table manners leave SA divided as she digs into bae’s plate

“She grew up in the village”: Woman’s table manners leave SA divided as she digs into bae’s plate

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"The switch-up": Mzansi loves little girl’s adorable reaction to gifts from mommy, leaving SA amused

"The switch-up": Mzansi loves little girl’s adorable reaction to gifts from mommy, leaving SA amused

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“Those who raised you did a good job.” Woman thanks Uber driver for heartfelt gesture

“Those who raised you did a good job.” Woman thanks Uber driver for heartfelt gesture

People

a year ago

“Ke training.” Mzansi gent chasing rubbish collectors leaves SA poking fun

“Ke training.” Mzansi gent chasing rubbish collectors leaves SA poking fun

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a man chasing rubbish collectors left South Africans amused. The footage went viral online, sparking laughter and jokes over the man's antics.

Aaron Pierre leaves Kelly Clarkson mesmerised over his eyes, video sparks social media frenzy

Aaron Pierre leaves Kelly Clarkson mesmerised over his eyes, video sparks social media frenzy

People

a year ago

Aaron Pierre left Kelly Clarkson mesmerised over his eyes in a video. The footage went viral online, leaving people on the internet laughing and entertained.

"Monitoring spirit": Rat rolling around the floor leaves Mzansi stunned, SA reacts to video

"Monitoring spirit": Rat rolling around the floor leaves Mzansi stunned, SA reacts to video

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a rat rolling around the floor left South Africans stunned. The footage went viral online, sparking mixed reactions from people in Mzansi.

"Genuine love": SA stepmom shows sweet bond with bonus son, leaves Mzansi gushing

"Genuine love": SA stepmom shows sweet bond with bonus son, leaves Mzansi gushing

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African woman showed off her sweet bond with her stepson in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, leaving people in Mzansi in awe of their relationship.

Mzansi gent schools SA on correct pronunciation of popular items, leaves people in stitches

Mzansi gent schools SA on correct pronunciation of popular items, leaves people in stitches

People

a year ago

A man schooled South Africans on the correct pronunciation of popular items in a video. The clip went viral, leaving many people in Mzansi with mixed reactions.

"Teach him right": Mzansi woman schools her hubby on being a gentleman, leaves SA in stitches

"Teach him right": Mzansi woman schools her hubby on being a gentleman, leaves SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African woman showed off how she taught her husband to be a gentleman in a video. The footage went viral, sparking mixed reactions in Mzansi.

“So aggressive”: Monkey crashes class at Nelson Mandela University, SA reacts

“So aggressive”: Monkey crashes class at Nelson Mandela University, SA reacts

People

a year ago

A monkey interrupted a lecture at Nelson Mandela University in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking laughter and concern in South Africa.

"Everything was scattered": Man survives terrifying gas explosion and shares his story

"Everything was scattered": Man survives terrifying gas explosion and shares his story

People

a year ago

A young man shared how he survived a terrifying gas explosion in his home in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, leaving many people touched by his story.

Taxi passengers terrified after close encounter with crocodile in crocodile river, SA reacts

Taxi passengers terrified after close encounter with crocodile in crocodile river, SA reacts

People

a year ago

A group of taxi passengers had a terrifying encounter with a crocodile while passing through the Crocodile River. The video went viral, sparking mixed reactions.

Johana Mukandila