Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Education: Bachelor of Arts, University of Cape Town (2010-2012), Independent media cadet school (2011), MICT-Seta Arts Journalism Programme Level 5 (2012), Bachelor of Science, University of KwaZulu Natal (2014-2018), Google News Initiative training (2024)

Experience: Independent Media journalist: current affairs, court reporting and entertainment features writer (2011-2013), Washington Post Communities contributor (2012), Edgars MAN, SEED magazine (2011-2012), Head of News Department (1KZNTV, 2021-2023), Briefly News HoD - Current Affairs and ENT

Sibusisiwe Lwandle is the Head of Entertainment at Briefly News (joined in 2019). She holds one Bachelor of Arts (BA) and one Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from the University of Cape Town and the University of KZN respectively. 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 set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Email: sibusisiwe.lwandle@briefly.co.za

1500 articles published since 02 Jan 2019

Author's articles

“O Se Boroke Yeye”: Robot Boii and Primo Baloyi perform Maskandi national anthem for Bafana Bafana

“O Se Boroke Yeye”: Robot Boii and Primo Baloyi perform Maskandi national anthem...

3 months ago

2024 General Election: Ace Magashule ends ACT campaign with a whimper

2024 General Election: Ace Magashule ends ACT campaign with a whimper

4 months ago

2024 General Elections: ANC seemingly muzzles Gwede Mantashe after tribalism comments

2024 General Elections: ANC seemingly muzzles Gwede Mantashe after tribalism com...

4 months ago

2024 General Election: ANC loses majority in general elections

2024 General Election: ANC loses majority in general elections

4 months ago

Coalition talk: Expert talks marriages of convenience and the role of smaller parties

Coalition talk: Expert talks marriages of convenience and the role of smaller pa...

4 months ago

2024 General Elections: Voters still making mark on unofficial 2nd day

2024 General Elections: Voters still making mark on unofficial 2nd day

4 months ago

IN PICTURES: South Africa Comes Out in their Numbers to Vote in the General Elections

IN PICTURES: South Africa Comes Out in their Numbers to Vote in the General Elections

South African voters have flooded the voting stations to make their mark on the ballot in the elections. Photos show an amazing picture of a united electorate.

2024 General Elections: EFF Leader Julius Malema Calls Out IEC for Compromising Secrecy

2024 General Elections: EFF Leader Julius Malema Calls Out IEC for Compromising Secrecy

EFF leader Julius Malema has criticised the voting system after an unpleasant experience while voting in Seshego, Limpopo. He says his secrecy was compromised.

2024 General Elections: Jacob Zuma Rekindles Complicated Relationship with Nkandla

2024 General Elections: Jacob Zuma Rekindles Complicated Relationship with Nkandla

Jacob Zuma has cast his vote in Nkandla early this morning. The former president who is leader of the MK party has left many hopeful that he will return to power.

2024 General Elections: Confusion as UDM Leader Bantu Holomisa is Sent Packing by IEC

2024 General Elections: Confusion as UDM Leader Bantu Holomisa is Sent Packing by IEC

UDM leader Bantu Holomisa was nearly denied a chance to vote after it was revealed, by the IEC, that he was not registered and did not appear on the voters' roll.

IFP and ANC to divorce after 1-day "marriage of convenience" under Umvoti Municipality

IFP and ANC to divorce after 1-day "marriage of convenience" under Umvoti Municipality

The IFP called its councillors out in a KZN municipality after they refused to tow the party line. These councillors in Umvoti Municipality worked with the ANC.

Out with the Old: OHM says no more political parties

Out with the Old: OHM says no more political parties

The Organic Humanity Movement's Lauren Bernado believes a political system consisting solely of independent candidates would result in an efficiently run state.

Mpura, Khuli Chana and 3 other stunning celebrity lookalikes in Mzansi

Mpura, Khuli Chana and 3 other stunning celebrity lookalikes in Mzansi

Celebrity lookalikes are a phenomenon that has captured the interest of many social media users. Briefly News takes a look at some celebrity lookalikes.

Elections 2024: Political party ABC causes stir, calls for independent Zulu state

Elections 2024: Political party ABC causes stir, calls for independent Zulu state

The Abantu Batho Congress (ABC) has made a bold claim calling for the separation of KwaZulu Natal from South Africa and making it an independent state.

Nandi Magudumana allegedly assaulted by 2 women in prison cell

Nandi Magudumana allegedly assaulted by 2 women in prison cell

Dr Nandi Magudumana was allegedly assaulted in prison by two inmates. Her lawyer claimed the attack were premeditated and was preceded by threats.

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