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

2461 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

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“He is so defeated”: Husband’s coke prank backfires as wife outsmarts him in viral video, SA reacts

“He is so defeated”: Husband’s coke prank backfires as wife outsmarts him in viral video, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"This is a public massacre": Nigerian man’s hilarious Springboks commentary after 45-0 victory

"This is a public massacre": Nigerian man’s hilarious Springboks commentary after 45-0 victory

People

a month ago

Limpopo wedding rings delivered by drone: A bold twist that stunned guests, video goes viral

Limpopo wedding rings delivered by drone: A bold twist that stunned guests, video goes viral

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"Very informative": Man breaks down electric blanket power usage in rands and units, SA impressed

"Very informative": Man breaks down electric blanket power usage in rands and units, SA impressed

People

a month ago

“She literally birthed her own mirrors”: 5 Siblings’ identical looks to their mom spark reactions

“She literally birthed her own mirrors”: 5 Siblings’ identical looks to their mom spark reactions

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"The price, Lord": Woolworths bag prices leave Mzansi divided

"The price, Lord": Woolworths bag prices leave Mzansi divided

People

a month ago

"You’re a magician": Woman’s DIY wig revamp hack while still glued on impresses Mzansi

"You’re a magician": Woman’s DIY wig revamp hack while still glued on impresses Mzansi

People

a month ago

A South African woman shared her hack for revamping her glued wig while it was still on her head. The TikTok video went viral, sparking admiration and reactions.

"This is insane": Women kneel for pastor Omotoso amid ongoing legal appeals in SA, Mzansi reacts

"This is insane": Women kneel for pastor Omotoso amid ongoing legal appeals in SA, Mzansi reacts

People

a month ago

A video showcasing women kneeling for controversial Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso has sparked widespread debate across South Africa. The clip went viral.

"Rich people things": Teen receives brand-new car from his brother, video leaves SA buzzing

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A dad in South Africa gifted his son a brand-new car in a video that went viral online. The boy's reaction, along with his father's gesture, sparked mixed reactions.

American couple relocates to South Africa, showcases dream home on R56K monthly budget

American couple relocates to South Africa, showcases dream home on R56K monthly budget

Family and Relationships

a month ago

An American couple relocated to South Africa and shared how they live on a R56K monthly budget. They showcased their dream home, and the TikTok video went viral.

Jayden-Lee Meek’s Murder: Mother Tiffany Meek arrested after heartbreaking Mother’s Day card

Jayden-Lee Meek’s Murder: Mother Tiffany Meek arrested after heartbreaking Mother’s Day card

People

a month ago

A mother, Tiffany Meek, was charged with murdering her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee, who died from blunt force trauma. Investigation revealed disturbing details.

"Where did we go wrong": Woman compares R300 electricity units in 2014 vs. 2025 in a video

"Where did we go wrong": Woman compares R300 electricity units in 2014 vs. 2025 in a video

People

a month ago

A woman in South Africa compared electricity of 2014 vs 2025 for R300 in a TikTok video. The clip went viral on social media, sparking outrage among Mzansi people.

“This is powerful”: Church holds prayer for Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi amid corruption stance, SA reacts

“This is powerful”: Church holds prayer for Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi amid corruption stance, SA reacts

People

a month ago

A South African church congregation held a special prayer session for the protection of Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi amid corruption allegations.

“When are you coming back”: Boy’s emotional talk with Jesus goes viral, leaving netizens moved

“When are you coming back”: Boy’s emotional talk with Jesus goes viral, leaving netizens moved

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A young boy's emotional conversation with Jesus Christ and his late father went viral on TikTok. The video moved many social media users who reacted to the clip.

Tense lion relocation captured on video: Leaves men on edge as SA reacts with laughter

Tense lion relocation captured on video: Leaves men on edge as SA reacts with laughter

People

a month ago

A video showcased a group of men relocating a lion into a game reserve, highlighting how they were on edge. The clip went viral, sparking laughter and reactions.

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