Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Education: BA, (2010), Independent Media cadet school (2011), BSc, University of KwaZulu Natal (2018), Finance course, Yale University (2024), Corporate Communications course, University of California (2025),PgDip Management, UCT (2025), MBA (2026)

Experience: Independent Media (2011-2013), Washington Post Communities contributor (2012), Edgars MAN, SEED magazine (2011-2012), Head of News Department (1KZNTV, 2021-2023), Briefly News (2019-present)

Sibusisiwe Lwandle is the Head of Current Affairs at Briefly News (joined in 2019). She holds a Masters Degree and short course certificates from Yale and UCL. She has 14 years of experience in media, having worked in print, online, and broadcast media. She has worked at Independent Media and 1KZNTV and has contributed columns to the Washington Post. Passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Email: sibusisiwe.lwandle@briefly.co.za

1514 articles published since 02 Jan 2019

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How the Israel-Iran war is hitting South Africans in the pocket

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Afrikaner refugees: Is it a brain drain or a bogus narrative?

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"Bridging the gap": New Accelerator Program aims to tackle women's health issues in South Africa

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A Look At Duduzane Political Career: "Eyes, ears and legs" for Jacob Zuma

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Wiandre Pretorius and the Shadow of Death Over the Madlanga Commission

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a month ago

Wiandre Pretorius, linked to Witness D's testimony, allegedly took his own life following an assassination attempt, raising concerns over safety.

From Wrecking Balls to Water Dunks: HONOR’s X9d Shines at the Unbreakable Event

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Discover the HONOR X9d smartphone, a robust device showcased through the Unbreakable Challenge, demonstrating durability, performance, and practical features.

Julius Malema’s Looming Sentence: A Ticking Bomb for the EFF and South Africa’s Fragile Unity?

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Julius Malema returns to East London on 23 January for his pre-sentencing hearing. The outcome could reshape the EFF's and South Africa's political landscape.

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US airstrikes on Venezuela: Implications for South Africa's economic and political landscape

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US airstrikes in Venezuela raise questions on sovereignty and potential impacts on SA relations. Briefly News analyses geopolitical tensions and their implications.

KeDezemba Boss: A Practical Guide to Dubai for South Africans on a Budget

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3 months ago

Visiting Dubai is not just an experience that is only limited to the rich. There are budget-friendly ways to enjoy the luxury city with Mzansi Rands.

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11 Killed, More Than 10 Others Injured in Mass Shooting at Saulsville Hostel

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3 months ago

A mass shooting in Attridgeville has left 11 people dead with 14 others fighting for their lives. Police have opened murder and attempted murder dockets.

Who was Witness D: Meet Marius van der Merwe, the Assassinated Madlanga Commission whistleblower

South Africa

3 months ago

Marius van der Merwe was a former police officer who served as a witness in the ongoing Madlanga Commission. He was killed on Friday, 5 November 2025.

Madlanga Commission witness who testified against EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi shot dead

South Africa

3 months ago

A key Madlanga Commission of Inquiry witness, who had testified about Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, has been shot dead.

From Mogotsi to Matlala: A Case Study in Perjury and Broken Accountability

South Africa

3 months ago

The bodies investigating the allegations of corruption within the police have been plagued with incidents of perjury., however no one has been punished.

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