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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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Babes Wodumo lawyers up against trolls teasing her about DJ Tira

Babes Wodumo lawyers up against trolls teasing her about DJ Tira

Entertainment

5 years ago

US rapper Kanye West applies to have name changed to Ye

US rapper Kanye West applies to have name changed to Ye

Entertainment

5 years ago

Babalwa slams Ntsiki Mazwai in heated exchange, defends Bonang

Babalwa slams Ntsiki Mazwai in heated exchange, defends Bonang

Entertainment

5 years ago

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

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

Entertainment

5 years ago

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

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

Entertainment

5 years ago

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

5 years ago

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

5 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.

Sophie Ndaba’s son, Ocean L hits 20k views with diss track

Sophie Ndaba’s son, Ocean L hits 20k views with diss track

Entertainment

5 years ago

Sophie Ndaba's son, Ocean L, is celebrating an achievement for his new song. The diss track about Max Lichaba has reached over 20 000 views. Mzansi loves drama.

Halala: Sello Maake kaNcube gets hitched again, she said yes

Halala: Sello Maake kaNcube gets hitched again, she said yes

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African veteran actor Sello Maake KaNcube is now a married man. The media personality took to social media to make the incredible announcement. Congrats.

DJ Zinhle finally drops major bombshell: She is pregnant

DJ Zinhle finally drops major bombshell: She is pregnant

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African media personality DJ Zinhle has announced her pregnancy. The starlet is expecting a child with Black Motion's Murdah Bongz. Congrats sister girl.

Heh banna: Ntsiki Mazwai tears into Bonang’s “gimmick” booze brand

Entertainment

5 years ago

Ntsiki Mazwai trended on social media after she tore into Bonang Matheba and her local booze brand. Mazwai said it was not Bonang's but owned by another person.

Haibo: Sophie Ndaba’s hubby lawyers up, demands Lwandle retract diss track

Haibo: Sophie Ndaba’s hubby lawyers up, demands Lwandle retract diss track

Entertainment

5 years ago

Max Lichaba has gone the legal route and issued a letter of demand to his stepson and his family. The businessman wants the diss track retracted and an apology.

Makhadzi butters up ex bae Master KG: “Please bless me”

Makhadzi butters up ex bae Master KG: “Please bless me”

Entertainment

5 years ago

Makhadzi has seen that Master KG is giving away money and she did not want to be left behind. Taking to social media, the starlet asked for her share of cash.

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

5 years ago

South African musician Kelly Khumalo has been tipped to replace Somizi on 'Idols SA'. The local singer is a fan favourite and it seems M-Net can see that too.

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

5 years ago

Master KG is an unstoppable force on social media these days. Taking advantage of his trending spree, the musician posted a picture of his beautiful cars .

Sibusisiwe Lwandle