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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Nomzamo Mbatha refuses to turn a blind eye, pledges support to people in Afghanistan

Nomzamo Mbatha refuses to turn a blind eye, pledges support to people in Afghanistan

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4 years ago

MacG rubbishes claims that Somizi preyed on him: "I knew he was joking"

MacG rubbishes claims that Somizi preyed on him: "I knew he was joking"

Entertainment

4 years ago

Makhadzi and Lady Du drop new song to lukewarm response: "I'm a bit disappointed"

Makhadzi and Lady Du drop new song to lukewarm response: "I'm a bit disappointed"

Entertainment

4 years ago

Black Coffee sets record straight on beef with Zakes Bantwini, they’re not cool

Black Coffee sets record straight on beef with Zakes Bantwini, they’re not cool

Entertainment

4 years ago

Zodwa Wabantu's unfiltered mouth helps Lasizwe hit 1 million views

Zodwa Wabantu's unfiltered mouth helps Lasizwe hit 1 million views

Entertainment

4 years ago

Cover girl swag: Thuso Mbedu drips magic on another international mag

Cover girl swag: Thuso Mbedu drips magic on another international mag

Entertainment

4 years ago

Bitter taste: Black Coffee throws shade at Zakes Bantwini’s new song

Bitter taste: Black Coffee throws shade at Zakes Bantwini’s new song

Entertainment

4 years ago

Black Coffee received some backlash after he tried to throw shade at Zakes Bantwini's new song 'Osama'. Mzansi peeps felt that Coffee was a little jealous.

DJ Zinhle takes high road after pregnancy criticism: "Get married before you have a baby"

DJ Zinhle takes high road after pregnancy criticism: "Get married before you have a baby"

Entertainment

4 years ago

DJ Zinhle has decided to take the high road and not clap back after receiving some criticism of being pregnant out of wedlock again. Ignore the noise, sis.

Babes Wodumo lawyers up against trolls teasing her about DJ Tira

Babes Wodumo lawyers up against trolls teasing her about DJ Tira

Entertainment

4 years ago

Mzansi media personality Babes Wodumo is tired of being teased about DJ Tira. After a recent wave of trolling, the musician threated legal action against peeps.

US rapper Kanye West applies to have name changed to Ye

US rapper Kanye West applies to have name changed to Ye

Entertainment

4 years ago

American rapper Kanye West has filed to have his name officially changed to Ye. The talented media personality said that the decision was religiously motivated.

Babalwa slams Ntsiki Mazwai in heated exchange, defends Bonang

Babalwa slams Ntsiki Mazwai in heated exchange, defends Bonang

Entertainment

4 years ago

South African media personality Babalwa Mneno has blasted Ntsiki Mazwai for coming after Bonang. Mneno advised Mazwai to get help for her obsession with B.

Makhadzi sheds light on relationship with Master KG: "We are cool"

Makhadzi sheds light on relationship with Master KG: "We are cool"

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4 years ago

Makhadzi has shed some light on her relationship with Master KG. The pair broke up due to undisclosed reasons months ago but appear to still be on good terms.

Lasizwe questioned over R2 million student crowd fund: "He chowed the money"

Lasizwe questioned over R2 million student crowd fund: "He chowed the money"

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4 years ago

South Africans want answers from Lasizwe after he managed to raise R2 million for disadvantaged students. Many peeps want to know where all the money went.

Shawn Mkhize pens letter to black women: “Never let them dim your light”

Shawn Mkhize pens letter to black women: “Never let them dim your light”

Entertainment

4 years ago

South African media personality Shauwn Mkhize took to social media to pen a letter to black women. The businesswoman shared some inspiring words for the sisters

Ayanda Borotho believes lack of evidence does not mean innocence: "We don't see scars on the soul"

Ayanda Borotho believes lack of evidence does not mean innocence: "We don't see scars on the soul"

Entertainment

4 years ago

South African actress Ayanda Borotho has slammed people who think that lack of evidence equates to innocence. She penned her thoughts on Instagram recently.

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