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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SA applauds Cassper Nyovest for showing love to up and coming rapper Touchline Truth

SA applauds Cassper Nyovest for showing love to up and coming rapper Touchline Truth

Music

4 years ago

"No face, no case": Doja Cat has peeps trying to guess her new boo after Instagram Live gone wrong

"No face, no case": Doja Cat has peeps trying to guess her new boo after Instagram Live gone wrong

US

4 years ago

"They laugh at me": Khanyi Mbau admits she struggles with isiZulu on 'The Wife'

"They laugh at me": Khanyi Mbau admits she struggles with isiZulu on 'The Wife'

TV Shows

4 years ago

DJ Busta 929 allegedly dating another underage girl, Mzansi calls for his arrest

DJ Busta 929 allegedly dating another underage girl, Mzansi calls for his arrest

Celebrities

4 years ago

"They are now boring": Viewers react to the new season of "The Ranakas"

"They are now boring": Viewers react to the new season of "The Ranakas"

TV Shows

4 years ago

"Ayi uDad": Murdah Bongz shares cute video with Kairo and baby Asante, Mzansi loves their blended family

"Ayi uDad": Murdah Bongz shares cute video with Kairo and baby Asante, Mzansi loves their blended family

Celebrities

4 years ago

R Kelly switches out legal counsel for the same attorney who represented Bill Cosby, SA shares mixed reaction

R Kelly switches out legal counsel for the same attorney who represented Bill Cosby, SA shares mixed reaction

US

4 years ago

Disgraced R&B singer and songwriter R Kelly has reportedly fired his legal team and hired the crack attorney who represented Bill Cosby, Jennifer Bonjean.

Aww: Tumi Morake shares an adorable moment with daughter Afia: "Little madam wants a sister ASAP"

Aww: Tumi Morake shares an adorable moment with daughter Afia: "Little madam wants a sister ASAP"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Tumi Morake has shared that her daughter Afia is asking for a baby sister. The sister took to Instagram to reveal that her daughter suggested they adopt a baby.

'Love Island SA' winners Thimna Shooto and Libho Gheza announce their break up

'Love Island SA' winners Thimna Shooto and Libho Gheza announce their break up

Celebrities

4 years ago

'Love Island South Africa' winners Thimna Shooto and Libho Gheza have broken up. The couple gained their popularity when they won R1 million in the reality show

“They are narrating the issue of unemployed graduates”: SA applauds 'Skeem Saam' for relatable content

“They are narrating the issue of unemployed graduates”: SA applauds 'Skeem Saam' for relatable content

TV Shows

4 years ago

Skeem Saam viewers have taken to social media to appreciate the writers of the show for the relatable content. The show has been addressing youth unemployment.

"The Wife": Khanyi Mbau shares behind the scenes footage from season two, Mzansi approves

"The Wife": Khanyi Mbau shares behind the scenes footage from season two, Mzansi approves

TV Shows

4 years ago

Khanyi Mbau has been showing her followers what really happens in the making of the Showmax telenovela The Wife. Fans have been stanning the star for her role.

"Idols SA": take a closer look at this season's judges: JR Bogopa, Thembi Seete, and Somizi

"Idols SA": take a closer look at this season's judges: JR Bogopa, Thembi Seete, and Somizi

TV Shows

4 years ago

Somizi Mhlongo, Thembi Seete and JR Bogopa are the new judges for Idols SA. Thembi Seete and JR replace Unathi Nkayi and Randall Abrahamas who exited the show.

Ed Sheeran turns 31, fans shower him with love on social media: "Your hits keep us going, thank you"

Ed Sheeran turns 31, fans shower him with love on social media: "Your hits keep us going, thank you"

World

4 years ago

Ed Sheeran is celebrating his 31st birthday today and his stans have bombarded social media with praises and best wishes for the singer on his special day.

"Flowers that will last forever": SA reacts to Rihanna's Lego block Valentine's Day flowers

"Flowers that will last forever": SA reacts to Rihanna's Lego block Valentine's Day flowers

US

4 years ago

Rihanna recently posted pictures from her Valentine's Day celebrations and it included Lego roses and a fiery sunset. Fans were impressed by how simple it was.

Blxckie set to release new EP '4 Luv', Mzansi stans the upcoming icon

Blxckie set to release new EP '4 Luv', Mzansi stans the upcoming icon

Music

4 years ago

Blxckie has announced the release of a new EP titled '4 Luv' on the 18th of February. Fans have been on edge waiting for the new music from the upcoming rapper.

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