Best News & Entertainment '24

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

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Video of DJ Maphorisa and Thuli Phongolo performing together goes viral: "They're back together?"

Video of DJ Maphorisa and Thuli Phongolo performing together goes viral: "They're back together?"

Celebrities

2 years ago

NaakMusiQ lives it up in America, shares video driving a Tesla, Mzansi amazed: "Bring it home"

NaakMusiQ lives it up in America, shares video driving a Tesla, Mzansi amazed: "Bring it home"

Celebrities

2 years ago

DJ Bongz allegedly thrown out of Durban club for misbehaving, star calls for fans to boycott joint

DJ Bongz allegedly thrown out of Durban club for misbehaving, star calls for fans to boycott joint

Celebrities

2 years ago

'Sizo'kthola' introduces new host Xolani Maphanga after former presenter Xolani Khumalo's drama

'Sizo'kthola' introduces new host Xolani Maphanga after former presenter Xolani Khumalo's drama

TV Shows

2 years ago

'RHOD's Nonku Williams slapped with a defamatory lawsuit by her ex-boyfriend Dumisani "RD" Ndlazi

'RHOD's Nonku Williams slapped with a defamatory lawsuit by her ex-boyfriend Dumisani "RD" Ndlazi

Celebrities

2 years ago

Tino Chinyani shows support to Gigi Lamayne at her lux health and wellness business in Sandton

Tino Chinyani shows support to Gigi Lamayne at her lux health and wellness business in Sandton

Celebrities

2 years ago

Mzansi remembers Riky Rick on his 2nd death anniversary: "Continue to rest in peace Boss Zonke"

Mzansi remembers Riky Rick on his 2nd death anniversary: "Continue to rest in peace Boss Zonke"

Celebrities

2 years ago

South Africans on social media are remembering the late rapper Riky Rick on his second death anniversary. The star took his own life after battling depression.

Young Stunna shares throwback picture, explains why he is grateful for meeting Phori and Kabza

Young Stunna shares throwback picture, explains why he is grateful for meeting Phori and Kabza

Celebrities

2 years ago

'Imithandazo' hitmaker Young Stunna recently reacted to his throwback photo. The star opened up about his life and expressed gratitude to Maphorisa and Kabza

Mihlali Ndamase, Cassper Nyovest, Natasha Thahane and 2 other SA celebs who are currently single

Mihlali Ndamase, Cassper Nyovest, Natasha Thahane and 2 other SA celebs who are currently single

Celebrities

2 years ago

Many Mzansi top celebrities, including Natasha Thahane, Cassper Nyovest, Mihlali Ndamase and Buhle Samuels, are reportedly single after their breakups.

'The Mommy Club' star Nunurai Mudarikwa on balancing business, motherhood, and TV stardom

'The Mommy Club' star Nunurai Mudarikwa on balancing business, motherhood, and TV stardom

Celebrities

2 years ago

'The Mommy Club' star Nunurai Mudarikwa opened up about how she is juggling running her business NuLu Events & Celebrations, motherhood and being a TV star.

Inno Matijane on why she chose to go public with her transitioning journey despite fear of judgment

Inno Matijane on why she chose to go public with her transitioning journey despite fear of judgment

Celebrities

2 years ago

Innocent Matijane recently got candid about her transitioning journey. The star also opened up about the challenges she has faced and why she went public with it.

Somizi Mhlongo leaves SA rolling with laughter after joining the viral Elsa Majimbo challenge

Somizi Mhlongo leaves SA rolling with laughter after joining the viral Elsa Majimbo challenge

Celebrities

2 years ago

Somizi Mhlongo left social media users laughing after joining the trending Elsa Majimbo challenge. Some fans think the star should join the comedy industry.

Beyoncé's alleged South African tour dates spark a buzz online, fans think it's a scam

Beyoncé's alleged South African tour dates spark a buzz online, fans think it's a scam

Music

2 years ago

Beyoncé's trending SA tour dates have received mixed reactions online. Many feel the post is not authentic, while others are worried about paying for tickets.

Cyan Boujee continues to fire shots at MacG and Sol for calling her names on 'Podcast & Chill'

Cyan Boujee continues to fire shots at MacG and Sol for calling her names on 'Podcast & Chill'

Celebrities

2 years ago

Cyan Boujee has shared another spicy clapback at Sol Phenduka and MacG after calling her a prostitute on the latest episode of their show, 'Podcast & Chill'.

Umhlobo Wenene loses third employee in 1 month after Nomampondo Noluthando Simayi's death

Umhlobo Wenene loses third employee in 1 month after Nomampondo Noluthando Simayi's death

Celebrities

2 years ago

Umhlobo Wenene has lost a third employee in one month. The station issued a statement confirming the death of Nomampondo Noluthando Simayi who died in an accident.

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