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Privie Kandi

Education: Journalism and Mass Communication graduate, the Christian College of Southern Africa (2014 - 2016), The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing (2020) - Google, Google News Initiative training (2024)

Experience: Communications Officer, Zimbabwe International Film & Festival Trust (2016-2018); Online writer and editor, CMETV (2019-2022); Entertainment HOD, Briefly News (2022- Present)

Privilege Kandi is the Entertainment HOD at Briefly News (joined in 2022). A Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from the Christian College of Southern Africa (2016), she has been in the arts and entertainment industry for over 10 years. Privie has worked for the Zimbabwe International Film and Festival Trust as a communications officer and a writer and TV producer for the lifestyle and entertainment channel CME TV. She passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at privie.kandi@briefly.co.za.

5071 articles published since 03 Feb 2022

Author's articles

The power of celebrity voices in South Africa’s ongoing GBV crisis: Why speaking out matters

The power of celebrity voices in South Africa’s ongoing GBV crisis: Why speaking out matters

Celebrities

19 days ago

Somizi Mhlongo delivers high fashion at Hollywoodbets Durban July 2026, dresses SA's biggest stars

Somizi Mhlongo delivers high fashion at Hollywoodbets Durban July 2026, dresses SA's biggest stars

Celebrities

3 months ago

From Shasha to Nadia Nakai: 5 Zimbabwean-born female celebs dominating SA's entertainment scene

From Shasha to Nadia Nakai: 5 Zimbabwean-born female celebs dominating SA's entertainment scene

Celebrities

3 months ago

Validation or vanity? The mental health toll of social media stardom in Mzansi

Validation or vanity? The mental health toll of social media stardom in Mzansi

Celebrities

3 months ago

Bonang Matheba turns 39 and Mzansi has thoughts about her age

Bonang Matheba turns 39 and Mzansi has thoughts about her age

Celebrities

3 months ago

Jessica Nkosi overjoyed to return to TV after 2-year break with new show

Jessica Nkosi overjoyed to return to TV after 2-year break with new show

Celebrities

3 months ago

'The Polygamist' cast salaries revealed: How much Sdumo Mtshali and co earned

'The Polygamist' cast salaries revealed: How much Sdumo Mtshali and co earned

TV Shows

3 months ago

A viral video reveals the salaries of The Polygamist's cast, sparking debate over their pay amid the show's international success and widespread acclaim.

Ntsiki Mazwai warns South Africans against joining marches: “You will be left alone”

Ntsiki Mazwai warns South Africans against joining marches: “You will be left alone”

Celebrities

3 months ago

Ntsiki Mazwai warns South Africans about the risks of the 30 June anti-illegal immigration march, sharing her experience of legal abandonment during mob justice.

Simz Ngema pens heartfelt birthday message to son Tiyani Chinyani as he turns 6

Simz Ngema pens heartfelt birthday message to son Tiyani Chinyani as he turns 6

Celebrities

3 months ago

Simz Ngema shares a heartfelt birthday tribute for her son Tiyani's 6th birthday, praising his emotional maturity and love as a big brother, capturing fans' hearts.

DJ Zinhle says ZeeNation Fest is becoming a movement: "I want women to feel seen and empowered"

DJ Zinhle says ZeeNation Fest is becoming a movement: "I want women to feel seen and empowered"

Celebrities

3 months ago

Join DJ Zinhle for ZeeNation Fest 2026, a celebration of women's empowerment, culture, and creativity featuring a vibrant lineup bridging generations.

Beyoncé, Rihanna and Heidi Klum among 5 stars who turned the Met Gala 2026 into wearable art

Beyoncé, Rihanna and Heidi Klum among 5 stars who turned the Met Gala 2026 into wearable art

Celebrities

5 months ago

Rihanna, Tyla, and Beyoncé dazzled at the Met Gala 2026, showcasing bold "Fashion is Art" looks that captivated fans with their creativity and statement styles.

Zee Nxumalo shares emotional post after losing 7 Metro FM Awards: "God, you are confusing me"

Zee Nxumalo shares emotional post after losing 7 Metro FM Awards: "God, you are confusing me"

Celebrities

5 months ago

Zee Nxumalo expressed heartbreak after losing all seven Metro FM Music Awards nominations. Mzansi celebrities and fans rallied to comfort her in a heartfelt post.

Somizi snubs Ngizwe Mchunu following his homophobic remarks, SA weighs in: "SomGaga is right"

Somizi snubs Ngizwe Mchunu following his homophobic remarks, SA weighs in: "SomGaga is right"

Celebrities

5 months ago

Somizi snubbed Ngizwe Mchunu in a viral video, igniting backlash over Mchunu's past homophobic remarks as SA praised Somizi's stand for the LGBTQIA+ community.

DJ Speedsta and girlfriend Shamiso Mosaka's awkward moment at the Metro FM Music Awards trends

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DJ Speedsta and girlfriend Shamiso Mosaka's awkward moment at the Metro FM Music Awards trends

Celebrities

5 months ago

DJ Speedsta's red carpet debut with Shamiso Mosaka turned controversial as a viral video surfaced, sparking concerns of abuse in their relationship.

Lamiez Holworthy claps back after woman drags fans for saying she looks like the DJ

Lamiez Holworthy claps back after woman drags fans for saying she looks like the DJ

Celebrities

6 months ago

DJ Lamiez Holworthy has fired back at her lookalike, who lashed out at fans for pointing out their similar styles. The star even brought receipts.

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