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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

Author's articles

“Confidence on another level”: SA swoons as plus-size women take on pageantry in viral video

“Confidence on another level”: SA swoons as plus-size women take on pageantry in viral video

Women Empowerment

a year ago

South African model Tshego Gaelae becomes first black woman to win Mrs. World

South African model Tshego Gaelae becomes first black woman to win Mrs. World

People

a year ago

Man tackled by 'excited' lion in wild encounter, SA reacts: “I almost had a heart attack”

Man tackled by 'excited' lion in wild encounter, SA reacts: “I almost had a heart attack”

People

a year ago

South African woman jumps into freezer to escape heat, video leaves Mzansi amused

South African woman jumps into freezer to escape heat, video leaves Mzansi amused

People

a year ago

"Size 10 on You": Woman makes bae walk in socks while she rocks his shoes in mall, SA cracks jokes

"Size 10 on You": Woman makes bae walk in socks while she rocks his shoes in mall, SA cracks jokes

Family and Relationships

a year ago

40-Year-old South African woman’s youthful glow sparks buzz online, Mzansi reacts

40-Year-old South African woman’s youthful glow sparks buzz online, Mzansi reacts

People

a year ago

"O rich neh": Mzansi student shows off R1500 back-to-res grocery haul, SA reacts

"O rich neh": Mzansi student shows off R1500 back-to-res grocery haul, SA reacts

People

a year ago

A student in Johannesburg showed off her back-to-res grocery haul of R1500 in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, sparking reactions among South Africans.

Talented woman shows off impressive ice skating skills, SA gushes: "You're so cool"

Talented woman shows off impressive ice skating skills, SA gushes: "You're so cool"

People

a year ago

A young woman in South Africa showed off her impressive ice skating skills in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, leaving many people amazed by her talent.

South African man flexes his GTI in a video, claims it's the hottest in SA"

South African man flexes his GTI in a video, claims it's the hottest in SA"

Cars and Tech

a year ago

A young South African man showed off his GTI in a TikTok video, claiming it was the hottest in Mzansi. The clip went viral online, and people reacted.

Student enjoys her last home-cooked meal before heading to res in video, SA can relate

Student enjoys her last home-cooked meal before heading to res in video, SA can relate

People

a year ago

A young lady showcased how she enjoyed her last cooked meal before heading to res in a TikTok video. The footage went viral online with many people who could relate.

Mzansi hun crushes on doctor and seeks help to find future hubby, video leaves SA amused

Mzansi hun crushes on doctor and seeks help to find future hubby, video leaves SA amused

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African woman took to social media to showcase her crush, a doctor at Klerksdorp Hospital. The TikTok video went viral, leaving many people amused."

"Ridiculous": Engineer’s payslip showing R21k tax deduction gives SA chest pains

"Ridiculous": Engineer’s payslip showing R21k tax deduction gives SA chest pains

People

a year ago

A woman showed off an engineer's payslip with an R21K tax deduction in a video, which shocked South Africans. The clip went viral online, sparking mixed reactions.

“It’s a lie”: SA stunned by woman’s humbling pregnancy in viral video, Mzansi reacts

“It’s a lie”: SA stunned by woman’s humbling pregnancy in viral video, Mzansi reacts

People

a year ago

A South African woman showed off her humbling pregnancy experience, which left many people shocked. The TikTok video went viral, sparking reactions from peeps.

SA kids push stalled school transport in video, Mzansi reacts: "This is what we pay for"

SA kids push stalled school transport in video, Mzansi reacts: "This is what we pay for"

People

a year ago

A TikTok video showcasing school kids pushing a car left many people in South Africa with mixed reactions. The footage went viral on social media, and peeps reacted.

Man lists top 5 universities with high employment rates in South Africa, video sparks buzz

Man lists top 5 universities with high employment rates in South Africa, video sparks buzz

People

a year ago

A young South African man listed the top five universities with high employment rates in Mzansi. The TikTok video went viral online, sparking a buzz in South Africa.

Johana Mukandila