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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'Umkhokha: The Curse' viewers debate about the show's season finale: "It was rushed"

'Umkhokha: The Curse' viewers debate about the show's season finale: "It was rushed"

TV Shows

a year ago

Pabi Cooper celebrates her birthday, fans can't believe her age: "These people make me feel old"

Pabi Cooper celebrates her birthday, fans can't believe her age: "These people make me feel old"

Celebrities

a year ago

Manaka Ranaka’s daughter Katlego's final hospital photo before her death shared on social media

Manaka Ranaka’s daughter Katlego's final hospital photo before her death shared on social media

Celebrities

a year ago

Linda Mtoba rubs shoulders with Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez at the Oscars

Linda Mtoba rubs shoulders with Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez at the Oscars

Celebrities

a year ago

Bonang Matheba announces collaboration with Steve Madden, SA amped: "I want everything"

Bonang Matheba announces collaboration with Steve Madden, SA amped: "I want everything"

Celebrities

a year ago

Cici and former 'Big Brother Mzansi' star Ashley Ogle's dance video sparks mixed reactions

Cici and former 'Big Brother Mzansi' star Ashley Ogle's dance video sparks mixed reactions

Celebrities

a year ago

Former 'Skeem Saam' actress Pearl Nikolic joins MK Party: "I am Looking forward to serving our people"

Former 'Skeem Saam' actress Pearl Nikolic joins MK Party: "I am Looking forward to serving our people"

Celebrities

a year ago

Former 'Skeem Saam' actress Pearl Nikolic has revealed that she joined the MK Party. The actress and model said she is looking forward to serving people.

US rapper Jay-Z sues woman who accused him of sexual assault after she allegedly admits to lying

US rapper Jay-Z sues woman who accused him of sexual assault after she allegedly admits to lying

Celebrities

a year ago

American rappper Jay-Z has filed a lawsuit against his sexual accuser and lawyer Tony Buzbee after the charges against him were dropped. Fans have supported him.

Somizi Mhlongo designs 1st ever gown for daughter Bahumi amid deadbeat dad allegations

Somizi Mhlongo designs 1st ever gown for daughter Bahumi amid deadbeat dad allegations

Celebrities

a year ago

Somizi Mhlongo showed off the stunning dress he designed for his daughter Bahumi amid his baby mama Palesa's allegations about his relationship with Bahumi.

Tyla wins Best Female Artist Award at Trace Awards 2025 in Zanzibar, fans react: "Congratulations"

Tyla wins Best Female Artist Award at Trace Awards 2025 in Zanzibar, fans react: "Congratulations"

Celebrities

a year ago

Tyla won the Best Female Artist award at the Trace Awards 2025 in Zanzibar. The star was nominated alongside Makhadzi, Ayra Star, Tems and Yemi Alade.

Ntokozo Mbambo to headline star-studded gospel concert weeks after welcoming her daughter

Ntokozo Mbambo to headline star-studded gospel concert weeks after welcoming her daughter

Celebrities

a year ago

Award-winning gospel singer Ntokozo Mbambo has returned to performing again. The popular star took a break in November last year due to health reasons.

Zwai Bala celebrates 50th birthday as sister Pinky throws ultimate surprise party for him

Zwai Bala celebrates 50th birthday as sister Pinky throws ultimate surprise party for him

Celebrities

a year ago

'The Bala Family' member Zwai Bala celebrated his 50th birthday. The star appreciated his sister Pinky for planning the best surprise birthday party for him.

Sdumo Mtshali shows off flashy Briefly News Award after winning in the Best Actor category

Sdumo Mtshali shows off flashy Briefly News Award after winning in the Best Actor category

Celebrities

a year ago

Popular actor Sdumo Mtshali took to his Instagram page to show off his flashy Briefly News Award after winning the Best Actor Award. Fans said he deserved the win.

Cyan Boujee flaunts her curves days after breast lift surgery, SA impressed: "Body goals"

Cyan Boujee flaunts her curves days after breast lift surgery, SA impressed: "Body goals"

Celebrities

a year ago

Controversial socialite Cyan Boujee turned heads with pictures of her body days after her breast lift surgery. Social media users agreed that her body was perfect.

J’Something pens heartfelt anniversary message to wife Coco: "I am so grateful for each day"

J’Something pens heartfelt anniversary message to wife Coco: "I am so grateful for each day"

Celebrities

a year ago

Mi Casa lead singer J'Something wrote a touching message for his beautiful wife Coco da Fonseca to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Fans wished the couple well.

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