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

Author's articles

Lol: Somizi fights back after being accused of wearing ‘fong kongs’

Lol: Somizi fights back after being accused of wearing ‘fong kongs’

Entertainment

4 years ago

Zodwa Wabantu wants love back, promises not to snitch: “Thabo woza”

Zodwa Wabantu wants love back, promises not to snitch: “Thabo woza”

Entertainment

4 years ago

Sophie Ndaba’s son drops diss track about Max Lichaba, Mzansi supports him

Sophie Ndaba’s son drops diss track about Max Lichaba, Mzansi supports him

Entertainment

4 years ago

Triple tragedy: Killer Kau’s mother and brother also victims of car accidents

Triple tragedy: Killer Kau’s mother and brother also victims of car accidents

Entertainment

4 years ago

Levels: Cassper Nyovest becomes most Googled celebrity in Mzansi

Levels: Cassper Nyovest becomes most Googled celebrity in Mzansi

Entertainment

4 years ago

Maphorisa calls out peeps profiting off friends’ deaths: "Respect the boys"

Maphorisa calls out peeps profiting off friends’ deaths: "Respect the boys"

Entertainment

4 years ago

Inspiring: Rural school principal wins global award, vows to continue studying

Inspiring: Rural school principal wins global award, vows to continue studying

People

4 years ago

An elderly scholar has vowed to continue learning despite his old age. The school principal, who holds a PhD, is looking into studying law in the near future.

Katlego Danke opens up about career: “People still call me Dineo”

Katlego Danke opens up about career: “People still call me Dineo”

Entertainment

4 years ago

South African media personality Katlego Danke has revealed that many Mzansi peeps still refer to her as Dineo Mashaba from her popular 'Generations' TV role.

Eish: Somizi to appear in court over Mbalula lockdown slip

Eish: Somizi to appear in court over Mbalula lockdown slip

Entertainment

4 years ago

Somizi Mhlongo is due in court after he made an alleged joke about the lockdown last year. He implicated Minister Fikile Mbalula, who in turn pressed charges.

Hawu: Enhle Mbali shows gratitude to Black Coffee, confuses fans

Hawu: Enhle Mbali shows gratitude to Black Coffee, confuses fans

Entertainment

4 years ago

Enhle Mbali recently left her loyal fans confused when she showed some love to Black Coffee. The actress was thanking him for a gift he bought for their son.

AKA pulls lawyer card on SABC over 'The Braai Show' drama

AKA pulls lawyer card on SABC over 'The Braai Show' drama

Entertainment

4 years ago

AKA has pulled out his lawyers to deal with the SABC following the news that he was replaced by Cassper Nyovest as host of 'The Braai Show' on the channel.

Lady Du passes out while performing ‘Umsebenzi Wethu’, apologises to fans

Lady Du passes out while performing ‘Umsebenzi Wethu’, apologises to fans

Entertainment

4 years ago

Lady Du has admitted that she is struggling with performances after the passing of her friend and peer Mpura. She passed out on stage recently and apologised.

Ubuntu: Amapiano Awards to raise funds for Mpura and Killer Kau’s funeral

Ubuntu: Amapiano Awards to raise funds for Mpura and Killer Kau’s funeral

Entertainment

4 years ago

The Amapiano Awards have offered to raise funds to pay for Mpura and Killer Kau's funeral. The organisation is looking into helping future artists as well.

Mpura: Mzansi to host unofficial street memorial in Soweto for Amapiano star

Mpura: Mzansi to host unofficial street memorial in Soweto for Amapiano star

Entertainment

4 years ago

Mzanwsi Amapiano fans will be honoring Mpura with an unofficial street memorial on Thursday. The candlelit vigil is open for all in Mzansi who wish to attend.

Killer Kau: SA shows love to late artist with emotional vigil outside home

Killer Kau: SA shows love to late artist with emotional vigil outside home

Entertainment

4 years ago

South African Amapiano fans took to Killer Kau's home to pay tribute to their fave who passed away earlier this week. A video of the emotional event was shared.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle