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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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South African woman rewrites matric twice and becomes a software engineer

South African woman rewrites matric twice and becomes a software engineer

People

a year ago

Spar celebrates Japanese traveller Gump Suzuki's 7-month trek to Cape Town

Spar celebrates Japanese traveller Gump Suzuki's 7-month trek to Cape Town

People

a year ago

KwaZulu-Natal teen bitten by puff adder, mom shares photos of his hand

KwaZulu-Natal teen bitten by puff adder, mom shares photos of his hand

People

a year ago

Teachers introduce themselves to unserious parents in hilarious video, SA amused

Teachers introduce themselves to unserious parents in hilarious video, SA amused

People

a year ago

South African woman vents about Temu addiction, video sparks reactions in Mzansi

South African woman vents about Temu addiction, video sparks reactions in Mzansi

People

a year ago

“So unnecessary”: Young South African man drags manual cars, Mzansi chimes in

“So unnecessary”: Young South African man drags manual cars, Mzansi chimes in

Cars and Tech

a year ago

“Not okay”: US woman in tears over divorce just 10 days after wedding, Mzansi reacts

“Not okay”: US woman in tears over divorce just 10 days after wedding, Mzansi reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An American woman was in tears as she shared that she got divorced after ten days of being married. The TikTok video went viral online, sparking interest.

SA kid arrives home with different school shoe sides, leaves dad defeated

SA kid arrives home with different school shoe sides, leaves dad defeated

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African dad showed off how his son arrived back home with different school shoe sides. The TikTok video went viral, sparking amusement in Mzansi.

"Not me chopping onions": SA kids' heartfelt prayer for transport touches Mzansi peeps' hearts

"Not me chopping onions": SA kids' heartfelt prayer for transport touches Mzansi peeps' hearts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video showcasing South African kids praying over their transport captured the hearts of many. The footage went viral on the internet, leaving people in awe.

From ground up: SA woman's dream home takes shape in viral video, Mzansi inspired

From ground up: SA woman's dream home takes shape in viral video, Mzansi inspired

People

a year ago

A South African woman showed off how she built her home from the ground up in a TikTok video. The clip went viral on social media, leaving many people inspired.

Mzansi man’s epic sigh at wife’s content creation antics leaves SA in stitches

Mzansi man’s epic sigh at wife’s content creation antics leaves SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A man shared the struggles of being married to a content creator in a TikTok video. The clip sparked a massive buzz online, causing laughter among South Africans.

Japanese adventurer Gump Suzuki completes 7-month trek to Cape Town, shares journey

Japanese adventurer Gump Suzuki completes 7-month trek to Cape Town, shares journey

People

a year ago

Japanese adventurer Gump Suzuki completed a seven-month trek to Cape Town. The young man shared his journey and reflected on the challenges and highlights.

SA cheers as gogo busts epic dance moves in front of policemen in video

SA cheers as gogo busts epic dance moves in front of policemen in video

People

a year ago

A gogo in South Africa amused people online with her epic dance moves as she danced in front of policemen in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking laughter.

"So pretty": Mzansi student stuns with gorgeous res room transformation, SA gushes

"So pretty": Mzansi student stuns with gorgeous res room transformation, SA gushes

People

a year ago

A student showcased her res transformation in a TikTok video that impressed many. The footage went viral online, leaving people in South Africa in awe of her space.

"Grocery heist": SA amused as young man steals parents' food for res in hilarious video

"Grocery heist": SA amused as young man steals parents' food for res in hilarious video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young man showcased how he stole his parents' groceries for res in a TikTok video. The footage went viral on social media, amusing many people in South Africa.

Johana Mukandila