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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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Petrol attendant’s sweet message to future wife warms hearts, SA reacts: "So proud"

Petrol attendant’s sweet message to future wife warms hearts, SA reacts: "So proud"

People

a year ago

"Alcohol is not good": SA gents dance in the rain, Mzansi pokes fun at hilarious moves

"Alcohol is not good": SA gents dance in the rain, Mzansi pokes fun at hilarious moves

People

a year ago

“This is true": SA teacher called out by pupils for eating McDonald’s in class, Mzansi reacts

“This is true": SA teacher called out by pupils for eating McDonald’s in class, Mzansi reacts

People

a year ago

South Africans react to viral video of police van crashing into house

South Africans react to viral video of police van crashing into house

People

a year ago

Mzansi woman shares tips on bagging a job as a petrol attendant, SA reacts

Mzansi woman shares tips on bagging a job as a petrol attendant, SA reacts

People

a year ago

Man shares top 3 degrees to study in South Africa for high job prospects locally and globally

Man shares top 3 degrees to study in South Africa for high job prospects locally and globally

People

a year ago

South African man shares salaries needed for top private schools enrolment, Mzansi reacts

South African man shares salaries needed for top private schools enrolment, Mzansi reacts

People

a year ago

A South African man shared the salary needed for top private school enrolment in Mzansi in a TikTok video. The clip sparked a massive reaction from online users.

19-Year-old South African bags prestigious culinary bursary, shares future plans

19-Year-old South African bags prestigious culinary bursary, shares future plans

People

a year ago

A young South African woman bagged a prestigious culinary bursary and will be furthering her studies at the Rosebank campus. She shared her heartwarming journey.

South Afrcian soldiers uplift spirits with song and dance amid DRC conflict

South Afrcian soldiers uplift spirits with song and dance amid DRC conflict

People

a year ago

The South African National Defence Force kept their spirits high with song and dance amid the Democratic Republic of the Congo conflict. The video warmed hearts.

“So cute”: SA swoons as gent asks woman to be his girlfriend in heartwarming video

“So cute”: SA swoons as gent asks woman to be his girlfriend in heartwarming video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young man left South Africans gushing as he asked his woman to be his girlfriend. The TikTok video went viral online, sparking massive traction.

"Cheap" engagement ring: SA woman proudly flexes her ring after being trolled

"Cheap" engagement ring: SA woman proudly flexes her ring after being trolled

People

a year ago

A South African woman showed off her engagement ring, which was dubbed as "cheap" by trolls online. The video sparked a buzz, leaving peeps with mixed reactions.

"So precious": SA moved by parents helping daughter clean up her res room

"So precious": SA moved by parents helping daughter clean up her res room

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African student showed off how her parents help her clean her res home in a touching TikTok video. The clip went viral online, leaving many people amazed.

What I wanted vs what I got: SA woman’s hair disaster leaves Mzansi in stitches

What I wanted vs what I got: SA woman’s hair disaster leaves Mzansi in stitches

People

a year ago

A South African woman showed off her hair mishap in a TikTok video. The footage went viral online, leaving many people cracking up in laughter while others reacted.

"Jack and Rose": Mzansi amused as carefree couple’s playful antics leave SA cracking jokes

"Jack and Rose": Mzansi amused as carefree couple’s playful antics leave SA cracking jokes

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African couple's carefree, playful antics left many people in Mzansi talking. The TikTok video went viral on social media, sparking buzz among netizens.

"Beautiful": Woman builds dream home and moves into empty house, SA raves

"Beautiful": Woman builds dream home and moves into empty house, SA raves

People

a year ago

A South African woman built her home and moved into an empty house in a TikTok video. The footage went viral online, leaving many people impressed.

Johana Mukandila