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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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SA peeps cracking up as toddler hilariously scolds his mom, video amuses Mzansi

SA peeps cracking up as toddler hilariously scolds his mom, video amuses Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Sisterhood is proud": 31-Year-old woman inspires Mzansi by returning to grade 11, SA reacts

"Sisterhood is proud": 31-Year-old woman inspires Mzansi by returning to grade 11, SA reacts

People

a year ago

UK man hilariously attempts to haggle in South Africa, Mzansi react

UK man hilariously attempts to haggle in South Africa, Mzansi react

People

a year ago

South Africans react as inflation soars: Grocery prices 1995 vs 2025

South Africans react as inflation soars: Grocery prices 1995 vs 2025

People

a year ago

"Good work": Man's impressive backroom setup amazes Mzansi, SA raves

"Good work": Man's impressive backroom setup amazes Mzansi, SA raves

People

a year ago

Johannesburg woman's impressive PEP haul under R500 amazes Mzansi peeps online

Johannesburg woman's impressive PEP haul under R500 amazes Mzansi peeps online

People

a year ago

"Super talented": Mzansi man shows amazing dress creation from plastics, SA gushes

"Super talented": Mzansi man shows amazing dress creation from plastics, SA gushes

People

a year ago

A South African man showed off his dress creation from plastics in a TikTok video. The footage went viral online, leaving many people gushing over his talents.

"I cried every day": Woman resigns from work to prioritise mental health, SA applauds bold move

"I cried every day": Woman resigns from work to prioritise mental health, SA applauds bold move

People

a year ago

A South African woman shared her journey of resigning from work to prioritise her mental health, sparking discussions on mental health in the workplace.

"Study these skills”: Mzansi man shares degrees in high demand in South Africa

"Study these skills”: Mzansi man shares degrees in high demand in South Africa

People

a year ago

A young man listed degrees in high demand in South Africa in a TikTok video. The footage went viral online, leaving many people in Mzansi intrigued.

Meet the little academic star: A look at how early childhood development helps kids

Meet the little academic star: A look at how early childhood development helps kids

People

a year ago

A Grade 6 pupil excelled as the top-performing student and literacy champion. The girl, who benefited from early childhood development, proved how it helps kids.

"I am gonna buy": Woman stuns with shein hair extensions that match her natural hair, SA amped

"I am gonna buy": Woman stuns with shein hair extensions that match her natural hair, SA amped

People

a year ago

A South African woman stunned Mzansi with her hair extensions from Shein that perfectly matched her natural hair. The TikTok video went viral, leaving people in awe.

South African woman goes fight mode during prank, video leaves Mzansi amused

South African woman goes fight mode during prank, video leaves Mzansi amused

People

a year ago

A South African woman went into fight mode during a prank in a TikTok video that left Mzansi in laughter. The footage sparked funny reactions from online users.

SA man’s heartwarming gesture goes viral as he sneakily slips cash into bae’s wallet

SA man’s heartwarming gesture goes viral as he sneakily slips cash into bae’s wallet

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African man was captured sneakily slipping cash into his partner's wallet in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, leaving many people in awe.

“The most beautiful car”: Mzansi man flexes new car journey, SA gushes over his ride

“The most beautiful car”: Mzansi man flexes new car journey, SA gushes over his ride

Cars and Tech

a year ago

A South African man showed off his journey to acquiring his brand-new car in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, leaving people in Mzansi gushing over his car.

Mzansi woman heartbroken as bae of 5 years marries girl he met in 2 months

Mzansi woman heartbroken as bae of 5 years marries girl he met in 2 months

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African woman shared her story of how her man of five years married a girl he met in two months. The TikTok video went viral online, sparking a buzz.

Johana Mukandila