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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Mzansi has spoken: Kelly Khumalo tipped to replace Somizi on ‘Idols SA’

Mzansi has spoken: Kelly Khumalo tipped to replace Somizi on ‘Idols SA’

Entertainment

3 years ago

Mr 1Tao: Master KG stunts on Mzansi with his luxury car collection

Mr 1Tao: Master KG stunts on Mzansi with his luxury car collection

Entertainment

3 years ago

Somizi admits to having crush on ‘young and vulnerable’ MacG in viral video

Somizi admits to having crush on ‘young and vulnerable’ MacG in viral video

Entertainment

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest: Looking at his journey from rapper to prolific businessman

Cassper Nyovest: Looking at his journey from rapper to prolific businessman

Entertainment

3 years ago

Sonia Mbele addresses rumours of dating late Menzi Ngubane: "Boundaries should not be crossed"

Sonia Mbele addresses rumours of dating late Menzi Ngubane: "Boundaries should not be crossed"

Entertainment

3 years ago

Lady Zamar encourages peeps to speak their truth: “It doesn’t matter who believes you”

Lady Zamar encourages peeps to speak their truth: “It doesn’t matter who believes you”

Entertainment

3 years ago

Love lives here: Sello Maake kaNcube gushes over bae despite age gap

Love lives here: Sello Maake kaNcube gushes over bae despite age gap

Entertainment

3 years ago

Sello Maake KaNNcube has found love in the arms of someone much younger than he is. The local media personality could not be happier with his new beautiful boo.

Makhadzi builds 4 stunning homes, including 1 for herself: “Pray and work hard”

Makhadzi builds 4 stunning homes, including 1 for herself: “Pray and work hard”

Entertainment

4 years ago

Makhadzi trended on social media on Friday morning after she revealed that she has built a beautiful home for herself and 3 others for her family. Halala sis.

Halala: Veteran actress Sophie Ndaba bags new acting gig

Halala: Veteran actress Sophie Ndaba bags new acting gig

Entertainment

4 years ago

Veteran actress Sophie Ndaba has landed a role on 'House of Zwide' and South Africans could not be more happier for her. The SA icon makes her debut tonight.

Prince Kaybee tears into Cassper: “From shortpan to Sasko Sam”

Prince Kaybee tears into Cassper: “From shortpan to Sasko Sam”

Entertainment

4 years ago

Prince Kaybee has slammed Cassper Nyovest over his sneakers once again. In the same breath, the music producer coined a hilarious new nickname for poor Cass.

Messy: Mohale Motaung snaps at troll for mentioning Somizi

Messy: Mohale Motaung snaps at troll for mentioning Somizi

Entertainment

4 years ago

South African media personality Mohale Motaung recently snapped at a local social media user who tried to bring up Somizi's name. Mohale was just not having it.

Master KG gives R1 000 away to budding artist: “You deserve 1tao”

Master KG gives R1 000 away to budding artist: “You deserve 1tao”

Entertainment

4 years ago

Master KG recently gave away some money to an artist that drew a stunning picture of him. The media personality complimented and encouraged the budding artist.

Thuli P wants R10k in the Master KG money giveaway: “Yes for sure”

Thuli P wants R10k in the Master KG money giveaway: “Yes for sure”

Entertainment

4 years ago

Thuli Phongolo recently asked Master KG to give her R10 000 in the money giveaway that he has been doing lately. The musician happily obliged to the request.

LOL: Anele responds to trolls after trending for another Kelly Rowland pic

LOL: Anele responds to trolls after trending for another Kelly Rowland pic

Entertainment

4 years ago

Anele has responded to the trolling over the recent Kelly Rowland picture. Taking to social media, Anele posted a picture of herself having a relaxed vacay.

Mohale audio leak: Legend Manqele denies releasing firebomb revelation

Mohale audio leak: Legend Manqele denies releasing firebomb revelation

Entertainment

4 years ago

TV producer Legend Manqele has spoken up after being accused of leaking Mohale's audio tapes. The local media personality vehemently denied the accusations.

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