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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 the Current Affairs and Sports desks at Briefly News (joined in 2019). She holds a Master's degree and short-course certificates from Yale and UCL. She has 14 years of media experience, 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

1494 articles published since 02 Jan 2019

Author's articles

The Bookmark Test: What Four Seasons in Dubai Notices When You’re Not Looking

The Bookmark Test: What Four Seasons in Dubai Notices When You’re Not Looking

Asia

12 days ago

Jetsetting in a Time of War and Conflict: My Dubai Experience

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Jetsetting in a Time of War and Conflict: My Dubai Experience

Asia

21 days ago

Swipe Right on the Bumper: Single Girl’s Guide to Bagging a Wealthy Hubby in Dubai

Swipe Right on the Bumper: Single Girl’s Guide to Bagging a Wealthy Hubby in Dubai

Family and Relationships

23 days ago

Beyond the Glitz and Glass: Finding the Soul of Dubai

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Beyond the Glitz and Glass: Finding the Soul of Dubai

Asia

23 days ago

The Grow House: Where South African Roots Meet Dubai's Culinary Scene

The Grow House: Where South African Roots Meet Dubai's Culinary Scene

Asia

24 days ago

Bonitas: Members report ongoing issues after largest admin change in South Africa

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Bonitas: Members report ongoing issues after largest admin change in South Africa

Industry

a month ago

HONOR X7e Review: A budget phone with massive battery life and solid design

HONOR X7e Review: A budget phone with massive battery life and solid design

Cars and Tech

a month ago

Discover the HONOR X7e, a budget 4G smartphone in South Africa, featuring a 7,500mAh battery, solid durability, and a vibrant camera for everyday use at R5,999.

HONOR X7e: The ultimate "zero-anxiety" budget phone?

HONOR X7e: The ultimate "zero-anxiety" budget phone?

Cars and Tech

2 months ago

Discover the Honor X7e, featuring a remarkable 7,500mAh battery, a physical AI button, and a stunning 6.61-inch 120Hz display in a lightweight budget handset.

Zimbabwe’s president extends his rule to 2030: What it means for citizens and the region

Zimbabwe’s president extends his rule to 2030: What it means for citizens and the region

Politics

2 months ago

Zimbabwe faces political upheaval as constitutional amendments extend presidential terms and shift power, worsening economic struggles and migration pressures.

Why I stopped chasing the front page and started chasing the newsfeed

Why I stopped chasing the front page and started chasing the newsfeed

Opinion

2 months ago

Explore the evolution of journalism as Sibusisiwe Lwandle shares insights on maintaining quality and engagement in the fast-paced digital newsfeed era.

Gayton McKenzie and Mama Joy reunite at World Cup in Mexico after funding feud

Gayton McKenzie and Mama Joy reunite at World Cup in Mexico after funding feud

Football

2 months ago

Minister Gayton McKenzie and superfan Mama Joy's surprising reunion in Mexico sparks Mzansi's debate, following their fallout over World Cup funding.

Mbalula blames Zuma for fuelling anti-foreigner violence ahead of 30 June shutdown

Mbalula blames Zuma for fuelling anti-foreigner violence ahead of 30 June shutdown

Politics

2 months ago

ANC SG Fikile Mbalula blamed Jacob Zuma for inciting anti-immigration violence, sparking online backlash as tensions rise ahead of the 30 June shutdown.

MK party's Dali Mpofu slammed for calling March and March shutdown xenophobic

MK party's Dali Mpofu slammed for calling March and March shutdown xenophobic

Politics

2 months ago

Senior advocate Dali Mpofu faces backlash for labelling the 30 June shutdown as xenophobic, contradicting the MK Party's stance, igniting public outrage.

300 Undocumented children found enrolled at 1 South African school, sparking outrage

300 Undocumented children found enrolled at 1 South African school, sparking outrage

Education

2 months ago

South African school found with 300 undocumented learners, sparking outrage amid calls for illegal foreign nationals to leave ahead of 30 June shutdown.

Malema slams anti-immigration activists, says they fear white people

Malema slams anti-immigration activists, says they fear white people

Politics

2 months ago

Julius Malema rallies against anti-illegal immigration activists, accusing them of targeting Black nationals. His viral remarks sparked fierce debate.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle