Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Education: BA, University of Cape Town (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)

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 Entertainment at Briefly News (joined in 2019). She holds 3 degrees from the University of Cape Town and the University of KZN and short course certificates from Yale and UCL. She has over 10 years of experience in journalism, 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

1491 articles published since 02 Jan 2019

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“I’m sorry”: AKA extends olive branch to Thando Thabethe after fiery interview

“I’m sorry”: AKA extends olive branch to Thando Thabethe after fiery interview

Entertainment

3 years ago

Reclaiming life: Simz Ngema refuses to be victim of ‘abantu bazothini’

Reclaiming life: Simz Ngema refuses to be victim of ‘abantu bazothini’

Entertainment

3 years ago

Pearl Modiadie smacks R3.5m lawsuit on former radio station: "Clean them out"

Pearl Modiadie smacks R3.5m lawsuit on former radio station: "Clean them out"

Entertainment

3 years ago

Thuso Mbedu takes over world stage, features in Rihanna’s new fashion show

Thuso Mbedu takes over world stage, features in Rihanna’s new fashion show

Entertainment

3 years ago

Dang girl: Makhadzi drops jaws with sizzling hot new look

Dang girl: Makhadzi drops jaws with sizzling hot new look

Entertainment

3 years ago

Kelly Khumalo makes demands clear: Men must give her money

Kelly Khumalo makes demands clear: Men must give her money

Entertainment

3 years ago

DJ Tira tries to promote Covid vaccine, gets dragged: “Focus on making us dance”

DJ Tira tries to promote Covid vaccine, gets dragged: “Focus on making us dance”

Entertainment

3 years ago

DJ Tira was slammed once again for attempting to promote vaccine awareness to his followers. Many felt that the local DJ was just working as a paid influencer.

Khanyi Mbau promises Kudzai she'll 'return from the salon' after he buys lux Lamborghini

Khanyi Mbau promises Kudzai she'll 'return from the salon' after he buys lux Lamborghini

Entertainment

3 years ago

Khanyi Mbau recently took to social media to let Kudzai Mushonga know that she would be returning to him. This change of heart comes after he bought a new car.

AKA and Thando Thabethe: Awkward interview between celeb pair leaves Mzansi cringing

AKA and Thando Thabethe: Awkward interview between celeb pair leaves Mzansi cringing

Entertainment

3 years ago

Thando Thabathe recently hosted AKA and Costa Titch for an interview. A circulating clip of from the radio show left many peeps feeling that it was awkward.

Katlego Maboe: Embattled media personality focuses on rebuilding life

Katlego Maboe: Embattled media personality focuses on rebuilding life

Entertainment

3 years ago

South African media personality, Katlego Maboe, recently took to social media to share a picture of himself in studio. It seems he is ready to make a comeback.

Duduzile Zuma gives shout out to Lady Du for lit song: “uZuma Yi Star”

Duduzile Zuma gives shout out to Lady Du for lit song: “uZuma Yi Star”

Entertainment

3 years ago

Duduzile Zuma showed loved to Lady Du after she posted a video singing Jacob Zuma's praises. The footage was taken by Lady Du while she was driving in her car.

Somizi confirms unemployment after being dropped by brands over family drama

Somizi confirms unemployment after being dropped by brands over family drama

Entertainment

3 years ago

Somizi Mhlongo has confirmed his employment status in a recent video. The local media personality was dismissed by 'Idols SA' after the Mohale scandal broke.

Sjava introduces his 3 ‘wives’ to the world, peeps ask about Lady Zamar

Sjava introduces his 3 ‘wives’ to the world, peeps ask about Lady Zamar

Entertainment

3 years ago

Mzansi hitmaker Sjava took to social media to share some pictures of his 'wives'. The media personality did not give any further details but SA was left shook.

Congratulations due: DJ Zinhle gives birth to bouncing baby girl

Congratulations due: DJ Zinhle gives birth to bouncing baby girl

Entertainment

3 years ago

DJ Zinhle has reportedly given birth to a beautiful baby girl. The media personality gave birth on 8 September and could not be more happy. Congratulations Zee.

Too cute: Kairo Forbes ready to assume big sister duties as DJ Zinhle's 1st born

Too cute: Kairo Forbes ready to assume big sister duties as DJ Zinhle's 1st born

Entertainment

3 years ago

DJ Zinhle's daughter Kairo is ready to meet her new sibling. The young media personality took to her personal social media page to share her growing excitement.

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