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Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Education: BA, (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), MBA (2026)

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 the Current Affairs and Sports desks at Briefly News (joined in 2019). She holds a Master's degree and short-course certificates from Yale and UCL. She has 14 years of media experience, 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

1503 articles published since 02 Jan 2019

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‘Gomora’ expands to larger audience, more sizzling drama for Mzansi viewers

‘Gomora’ expands to larger audience, more sizzling drama for Mzansi viewers

Entertainment

5 years ago

Bring back Somizi: Loyal fans demand return of sacked 'Idols SA' judge

Bring back Somizi: Loyal fans demand return of sacked 'Idols SA' judge

Entertainment

5 years ago

Kamo Mphela slams pregnancy rumours: “It’s those dollars”

Kamo Mphela slams pregnancy rumours: “It’s those dollars”

Entertainment

5 years ago

DJ Zinhle deals with trolls coming for her pregnancy: “It’s just so boring”

DJ Zinhle deals with trolls coming for her pregnancy: “It’s just so boring”

Entertainment

5 years ago

Lady Du wins hearts on Idols SA: “I’d love to see more of her”

Lady Du wins hearts on Idols SA: “I’d love to see more of her”

Entertainment

5 years ago

Eish: Somizi gets the boot, allegedly out of 'Idols SA' for good

Eish: Somizi gets the boot, allegedly out of 'Idols SA' for good

Entertainment

5 years ago

Jobe blasts Mzansi after his ‘death’ trends online, brings in lawyers

Jobe blasts Mzansi after his ‘death’ trends online, brings in lawyers

Entertainment

5 years ago

Amapiano artist Jobe London is the latest celebrity death hoax victim. Jobe, however, did not take the fake news lying down, he sent out his lawyers to fix it.

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

Entertainment

5 years ago

Nomzamo Mbatha has pledged her support to helping the displaced in Afghanistan. Taking to social media, the actress encouraged her followers to do the same.

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

5 years ago

South African podcast host, Mac G, has refuted claims that Somizi was preying on him a few years ago. The media personality said he understood it was all jokes.

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

5 years ago

Makhadzi and Lady Du teamed up for a new song and have dropped it on Mzansi. The highly-anticipated track seems to have been a bit of a disappointment for some.

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

5 years ago

Black Coffee has explained why he seemingly threw a bit of shade at Zakes Bantwini and his new song 'Osama'. He also explained that their friendship has ended.

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

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

Entertainment

5 years ago

Lasizwe's interview with Zodwa Wabantu has reached 1 million views in just 2 weeks. The explosive episode saw Zodwa dropping some bombshells on Mzansi peeps.

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

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

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African-born actress Thuso Mbedu has graced the cover of yet another international magazine. The stunning actress is making some big moves in America.

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

5 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

5 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.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle