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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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Woman does the most after receiving flowers for the 1st time, video leaves Manzsi amused

Woman does the most after receiving flowers for the 1st time, video leaves Manzsi amused

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Heartbroken woman shares story of roommate’s thievery, SA reacts: “OMG this is crazy"

Heartbroken woman shares story of roommate’s thievery, SA reacts: “OMG this is crazy"

People

a year ago

"Left nothing": Nonceba Mahlauli stuns in show-stopping SONA 2025 outfit, SA raves

"Left nothing": Nonceba Mahlauli stuns in show-stopping SONA 2025 outfit, SA raves

People

a year ago

"Big up brother": Stranger buys new school shoes for a boy, SA applauds his kind gesture

"Big up brother": Stranger buys new school shoes for a boy, SA applauds his kind gesture

People

a year ago

South African woman voices frustration over rising prices of Freshpak Rooibos tea

South African woman voices frustration over rising prices of Freshpak Rooibos tea

People

a year ago

Mzansi woman flexes street hustle, inspires SA with innovative business idea

Mzansi woman flexes street hustle, inspires SA with innovative business idea

People

a year ago

South African woman orders wig on Takealot, gets disappointing results and shows it off

South African woman orders wig on Takealot, gets disappointing results and shows it off

People

a year ago

A South African woman showed off the wig she ordered from Takealot, which left her disappointed, in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking reactions.

"Haibo": Woman cooks snake for hubby in hilarious prank, video leaves SA stunned

"Haibo": Woman cooks snake for hubby in hilarious prank, video leaves SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman cooked a snake for her husband in a hilarious prank. The TikTok video of the lady's antics amused South Africans and the footage went viral online.

“Avocado face mask”: Boy disappointed with restaurant face paint, SA pokes fun

“Avocado face mask”: Boy disappointed with restaurant face paint, SA pokes fun

People

a year ago

A South African little boy was disappointed with a local restaurant experience, and his mother shared his reaction in a TikTok video. People reacted to the clip.

"Clean": SA female cop leaves Mzansi impressed with pull-ups, flexes strength in viral video

"Clean": SA female cop leaves Mzansi impressed with pull-ups, flexes strength in viral video

People

a year ago

A South African female cop impressed Mzansi with her pull-ups as she showcased her strength in a viral TikTok video. People were amazed as they raved over her.

“No ways”: Mzansi woman showcases retail pay, SA in disbelief over salary

“No ways”: Mzansi woman showcases retail pay, SA in disbelief over salary

People

a year ago

A South African woman revealed her retail pay in a TikTok video, which left Mzansi in disbelief over the lady's salary. The clip sparked a buzz, and people reacted.

Wife welcomes soldier hubby home after 3 months of separation in touching video

Wife welcomes soldier hubby home after 3 months of separation in touching video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A wife shared her husband, a South African National Defence Force soldier's sweet homecoming in a TikTok video. The clip touched many people online.

Little girl nails cash Kontant Huh dance challenge, leaves grandpa amused in viral video

Little girl nails cash Kontant Huh dance challenge, leaves grandpa amused in viral video

People

a year ago

A little toddler showed off her Cash Kontant Huh dance challenge in a TikTok video. The footage went viral online, leaving many people amused in South Africa.

Man claims people at groove are partying with spirits and explains why, SA reacts: "This is so true"

Man claims people at groove are partying with spirits and explains why, SA reacts: "This is so true"

People

a year ago

A South African man claimed how people are clubbing with spirits at groove and explained why. The TikTok video went viral, sparking a massive debate online.

"This is genuine": Woman gifts her uncle a brand new phone in heartwarming video, SA loves it

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young South African woman gifted her uncle a brand new phone in a TikTok video. The footage went viral online, leaving many people in awe of her grand gesture.

Johana Mukandila