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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Trouble in paradise: Natasha and Lorch share worrying posts online

Trouble in paradise: Natasha and Lorch share worrying posts online

Entertainment

3 years ago

Drunk or distressed: Viral video of woman screaming at petrol station worries peeps

Drunk or distressed: Viral video of woman screaming at petrol station worries peeps

Entertainment

3 years ago

Ayeye: Kamo Mphela gets lit in the UK, video makes Mzansi proud

Ayeye: Kamo Mphela gets lit in the UK, video makes Mzansi proud

Entertainment

3 years ago

Singer Thando Nje claims Kanye West hit her up, Mzansi wants proof

Singer Thando Nje claims Kanye West hit her up, Mzansi wants proof

Entertainment

3 years ago

LOL: DJ Tira leaves fans amused after allegedly 'holding up' a whole plane

LOL: DJ Tira leaves fans amused after allegedly 'holding up' a whole plane

Entertainment

3 years ago

Master KG denies claims that he left record label, leaves Mzansi confused

Master KG denies claims that he left record label, leaves Mzansi confused

Entertainment

3 years ago

Jub Jub shows pure savagery on 'Uyajola9/9': “Prison made Jub Jub vile”

Jub Jub shows pure savagery on 'Uyajola9/9': “Prison made Jub Jub vile”

Entertainment

3 years ago

Mzansi viewers were left amused by Jub Jub in the latest episode of 'Uyajola 9/9'. When a woman did not recognise him, Jub Jub gave a very hilarious response.

Zahara denies substance addiction: “You guys turned me to alcohol”

Zahara denies substance addiction: “You guys turned me to alcohol”

Entertainment

3 years ago

South African songstress and songwriter, Zahara, has denied being an alcoholic despite all the rumours and reports. The starlet said it was all under control.

Haibo: Lil Nas X announces his new ‘baby’ in most surprising way

Haibo: Lil Nas X announces his new ‘baby’ in most surprising way

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3 years ago

American rapper Lil Nas X promoted his upcoming album by doing a maternity shoot. The rapper had a very pregnant belly, which left many amused and confused.

Makhadzi shows off her gorgeous new home with a special tour

Makhadzi shows off her gorgeous new home with a special tour

Entertainment

3 years ago

Makhadzi recently got herself a stunning new home and Mzansi was finally able to sneak a peek inside when she hosted Oskido. The house is absolutely stunning.

AKA copies Drake billboard to announce new single, gets dragged

AKA copies Drake billboard to announce new single, gets dragged

Entertainment

3 years ago

South African rapper AKA tried to have some fun with Drake's album roll out but was met with some criticism. Mzansi dragged him for his poor attempt at a joke.

Khanyi Mbau shares cryptic response to alleged prophecy about her

Khanyi Mbau shares cryptic response to alleged prophecy about her

Entertainment

3 years ago

South African media personality, Khanyi Mbau, appears to have responded to the alleged prophecy about her. The media personality shared a very cryptic message.

Babes Wodumo serves legal papers on troll, forces him to apologise

Babes Wodumo serves legal papers on troll, forces him to apologise

Entertainment

3 years ago

Babes Wodumo recently threatened legal action against social media trolls and it seems one user was spooked enough to apologise. Babes re-shared the apology.

Haibo: Prophet believes prominent celeb should turn to Christ, Mzansi eyes Khanyi Mbau

Haibo: Prophet believes prominent celeb should turn to Christ, Mzansi eyes Khanyi Mbau

Entertainment

3 years ago

SA peeps have attached Khanyi Mbau to yet another bizarre event. A prophet recently said a celeb from SA was called to preach the gospel, many think its Khanyi.

DJ Sbu hits out at Zahara's claims: “She actually owes us money”

DJ Sbu hits out at Zahara's claims: “She actually owes us money”

Entertainment

3 years ago

Mzansi media personality and musician, DJ Sbu, has responded to Zahara's claims that they chowed all her money. This is the first time Sbu has spoken on this.

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