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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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Grade 12 pupil earns 6 distinctions, and receives 4 acceptance letters from SA’s top universities

Grade 12 pupil earns 6 distinctions, and receives 4 acceptance letters from SA’s top universities

People

2 months ago

“Hoping it’s AI”: SA stans viral Jacob Zuma lookalike video, Mzansi reacts

“Hoping it’s AI”: SA stans viral Jacob Zuma lookalike video, Mzansi reacts

People

2 months ago

“The girls will never be forgotten”: SA reflects on 36 years since alleged serial killers’ deaths

“The girls will never be forgotten”: SA reflects on 36 years since alleged serial killers’ deaths

People

2 months ago

“Perfect when serving”: SA woman shows condition of Takealot cast iron pots after 6 months

“Perfect when serving”: SA woman shows condition of Takealot cast iron pots after 6 months

People

2 months ago

“You deserve your flowers”: SA is impressed as woman makes homemade Sprite from scratch

“You deserve your flowers”: SA is impressed as woman makes homemade Sprite from scratch

People

2 months ago

“So adorable”: Grade 12s walk with Grade 1s on first day of school, warms hearts online

“So adorable”: Grade 12s walk with Grade 1s on first day of school, warms hearts online

People

2 months ago

“Your credit is ruined”: R13 500 Salary breakdown sparks conversation in South Africa

“Your credit is ruined”: R13 500 Salary breakdown sparks conversation in South Africa

People

2 months ago

A R13 500 salary breakdown went viral in South Africa, sparking debates online as users criticised debt choices, car loans, budgeting, and financial decisions.

“Your vibe is lit”: Mzansi raves as South African man goes viral discovering Afrikaans hit song

“Your vibe is lit”: Mzansi raves as South African man goes viral discovering Afrikaans hit song

People

2 months ago

A South African man went viral after excitedly discovering Afrikaans hit Kaptein (Span Die Seile) by Kurt Darren, leaving Mzansi amused by his joyful reaction.

“Enjoyable experience”: SA reacts to woman attacked by Cape Town baboons caught on video

“Enjoyable experience”: SA reacts to woman attacked by Cape Town baboons caught on video

People

2 months ago

A Cape Town woman faced a cheeky baboon attack while closing her car door, sparking amusement online as social media reacts to the viral video on Instagram.

“Nature just soldiers on”: Elephants roam amid extreme Kruger floods in viral video

“Nature just soldiers on”: Elephants roam amid extreme Kruger floods in viral video

People

2 months ago

A herd of elephants navigated flooded roads in the Kruger National Park amid heavy rain, and SA admired the wildlife resilience and visitor safety measures.

"Absolutely magnificent": SA raves over top matric achiever from KwaZulu-Natal’s hero’s welcome

"Absolutely magnificent": SA raves over top matric achiever from KwaZulu-Natal’s hero’s welcome

People

2 months ago

Simesihle Khuzwayo, top KwaZulu-Natal matric achiever, received a hero’s welcome for her 2025 NSC success, inspiring pupils, staff, and the community.

Principal’s joyful dance with Class of 2025 celebrates school’s 98.3% matric pass rate

Principal’s joyful dance with Class of 2025 celebrates school’s 98.3% matric pass rate

People

2 months ago

A principal danced with joy alongside the Class of 2025 after his school achieved an impressive 98.3% matric pass rate, leaving South Africans inspired.

“So touched”: Pupils pray over their transportation ahead of back-to-school, leaving SA in awe

“So touched”: Pupils pray over their transportation ahead of back-to-school, leaving SA in awe

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

South African pupils touched hearts after praying over their school transport before the new term, sparking praise and debate as the video spread online.

Dad packs a filet mignon and caviar lunchbox for daughter in viral video

Dad packs a filet mignon and caviar lunchbox for daughter in viral video

People

2 months ago

A dad stunned social media by packing his daughter a filet mignon and caviar lunchbox, sparking millions of views, online admiration, and debate.

"Trust in God": Limpopo’s top 2025 matric learner opens up about success

"Trust in God": Limpopo’s top 2025 matric learner opens up about success

People

2 months ago

Steven Munyai Maḓuvha, Limpopo’s top 2025 matric learner, shared faith, perseverance, and study tips, inspiring students across South Africa in a TikTok video.

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