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 Current Affairs 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 14 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

1495 articles published since 02 Jan 2019

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Mjolo loading: Kamo Mphela wants to meet international rapper Drake

Mjolo loading: Kamo Mphela wants to meet international rapper Drake

Entertainment

4 years ago

Babes Wodumo goes full damage control mode after disturbing video trends: “Guys relaxani”

Babes Wodumo goes full damage control mode after disturbing video trends: “Guys relaxani”

Entertainment

4 years ago

‘The Queen’ loses her throne as viewers get bored: “Wrap it up"

‘The Queen’ loses her throne as viewers get bored: “Wrap it up"

Entertainment

4 years ago

Muller family ignore Katlego Maboe’s lawsuit: “If she doesn’t pay, throw her in jail”

Muller family ignore Katlego Maboe’s lawsuit: “If she doesn’t pay, throw her in jail”

Entertainment

4 years ago

Enhle jams to Black Coffee track, fans want reunion: “The love is there”

Enhle jams to Black Coffee track, fans want reunion: “The love is there”

Entertainment

4 years ago

Africa's youngest brain surgeon shows young girls that nothing is impossible

Africa's youngest brain surgeon shows young girls that nothing is impossible

Entertainment

4 years ago

Trouble in paradise: Natasha and Lorch share worrying posts online

Trouble in paradise: Natasha and Lorch share worrying posts online

Entertainment

4 years ago

Natasha Thahane and Thembinkosi Lorch took to social media to share cryptic posts. The posts seemed to suggest that the pair were going through something big.

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

4 years ago

A distressing video of a woman allegedly under the influence trended on social media on Monday afternoon. Many people expressed concern over the video footage.

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

4 years ago

Amapiano dancer and vocalist, Kamo Mphela, is having a fabulous time in the UK. Av video that has been shared on social media left her fans feeling so proud.

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

4 years ago

South African musician, Thando Nje, shook up social media when she claimed that Kanye West contacted her to use a song of hers. Many, however wanted proof.

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

4 years ago

A hilarious post showed DJ Tira standing inside a local plane, reportedly holding it up from taking off. This is according to an amused fan who took the snap.

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

4 years ago

Master KG has denied claims that he left Open Mic Productions despite the fact that he has established his own label. This has left many fans very confused.

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

4 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

4 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

Entertainment

4 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.

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