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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David Mabuza accident: SAPS open culpable homicide case after deputy president's car crash that left 1 dead

David Mabuza accident: SAPS open culpable homicide case after deputy president's car crash that left 1 dead

South Africa

3 years ago

'Idols SA' Season 18 runner up Nozi Sibiya reflects on her journey on the show, opens up about future plans

'Idols SA' Season 18 runner up Nozi Sibiya reflects on her journey on the show, opens up about future plans

Celebrities

3 years ago

Somizi shares conversation with DJ Sumbody before his death: "His last words were don't forget to wear white"

Somizi shares conversation with DJ Sumbody before his death: "His last words were don't forget to wear white"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Police take pit bull owner to safety as angry mob gathered at his house after dog mauled 3-year-old to death

Police take pit bull owner to safety as angry mob gathered at his house after dog mauled 3-year-old to death

South Africa

3 years ago

Murder witness disappears days before testifying in court, family believes he was "taken" by the murderers

Murder witness disappears days before testifying in court, family believes he was "taken" by the murderers

South Africa

3 years ago

Weekly wrap: AKA gives Somizi a death stare at the 'Idols SA' finale, and teacher gets a hero's welcome from students

Weekly wrap: AKA gives Somizi a death stare at the 'Idols SA' finale, and teacher gets a hero's welcome from students

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Video of ladies adding alcohol to boiling pap causes a stir online, peeps drag them for ruining the food

Video of ladies adding alcohol to boiling pap causes a stir online, peeps drag them for ruining the food

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

South Africans have shared mixed reactions to a viral video of two ladies who were adding alcohol to a pot of pap. Peeps said they didn't pass basic chemistry.

DJ Sumbody dies, reports circulating online indicate he was gunned down in Pretoria

DJ Sumbody dies, reports circulating online indicate he was gunned down in Pretoria

Celebrities

3 years ago

'Monate Mplolaye' hitmaker DJ Sumbody has died following a shooting incident. The late star's management confirmed his death in a statement circulating online.

Mihlali Ndamase and her boyfriend Leeroy Sidambe get matching king and queen tattoos

Mihlali Ndamase and her boyfriend Leeroy Sidambe get matching king and queen tattoos

Celebrities

3 years ago

Mihlali Ndamase had social media going wild when she shared matching king and queen tattoos with her businessman boyfriend, Leeroy Sidambe, on her Instagram.

Pearl Shongwe laid to rest after an emotional funeral service, star's sister says it's hard to say goodbye

Pearl Shongwe laid to rest after an emotional funeral service, star's sister says it's hard to say goodbye

Celebrities

3 years ago

Pearl Shongwe was laid to rest on Saturday, 19 November following an emotional funeral service. The star's sister and colleagues said she was a devoted person

Western Cape boys aged 2 and 5 burn to death after their mother locked and set shack on fire, police arrest her

Western Cape boys aged 2 and 5 burn to death after their mother locked and set shack on fire, police arrest her

South Africa

3 years ago

A 35-year-old woman from Grabouw in the Western Cape province appeared in court for locking her two sons, aged three and five, in a shack and setting it on fire

AKA splashes R1.8 million on a brand-new new BMW X7, Mzansi share mixed reactions: "Why are you still doing financing?"

Cars and Tech

3 years ago

'Lemons (Lemonade)' hitmaker AKA announced that he bought a new BMW X7 worth R1.8 million. The rapper flaunted his pricey whip in a viral clip on social media.

1st copy of Zuma’s Book ‘Jacob Zuma Speaks’ Retailing for R280 Sells for R20K at Mini-Auction

1st copy of Zuma’s Book ‘Jacob Zuma Speaks’ Retailing for R280 Sells for R20K at Mini-Auction

Politics

3 years ago

The first copy of Jacob Zuma's book 'Jacob Zuma Speaks' was sold for R20 000 at an auction. Zuma also addressed the issues of the alleged wasted nine years.

A look at DJ Lamiez Holworthy's top 5 fashion moments, from designer brands to stunning maternity outfits

A look at DJ Lamiez Holworthy's top 5 fashion moments, from designer brands to stunning maternity outfits

Celebrities

3 years ago

Lamiez Holworthy has been setting trends in the fashion industry. The star has been praised for her ability to put together an outfit whether formal or casual

Ntsiki Mazwai returns to social media bearing gifts, donates sanitary towels for the girls, Mzansi hails her

Ntsiki Mazwai returns to social media bearing gifts, donates sanitary towels for the girls, Mzansi hails her

Celebrities

3 years ago

Controversial media personality Ntsiki Mazwai has returned to social media with the initiative to donate sanitary pads to less-privileged high school students.

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