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

1505 articles published since 02 Jan 2019

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SA Turns to Crypto as a Financial Lifeline: How Digital Money Is Reshaping Everyday Transactions

SA Turns to Crypto as a Financial Lifeline: How Digital Money Is Reshaping Everyday Transactions

Money

3 months ago

Celeste Ntuli Kicks Off Witty War on Obesity: “I’ve tried everything”

Celeste Ntuli Kicks Off Witty War on Obesity: “I’ve tried everything”

Celebrities

4 months ago

Exploring childhood obesity: When do parents intervene?

Exploring childhood obesity: When do parents intervene?

Editorial

6 months ago

Obesity: Unveiling the silent epidemic sweeping through South Africa

Obesity: Unveiling the silent epidemic sweeping through South Africa

Feature

6 months ago

Exclusive: Disney treats Mzansi audiences to buffet of tantalizing new shows

Exclusive: Disney treats Mzansi audiences to buffet of tantalizing new shows

TV Shows

9 months ago

Elon Musk weighs in on Nota Baloyi's sentiments on white South Africans, sparking a debate

Elon Musk weighs in on Nota Baloyi's sentiments on white South Africans, sparking a debate

Celebrities

10 months ago

A$AP Rocky’s grandparents are allegedly South African, SA reacts: "We are related to Rihanna's kids"

A$AP Rocky’s grandparents are allegedly South African, SA reacts: "We are related to Rihanna's kids"

Celebrities

10 months ago

South Africans could not keep calm after reports that rapper A$AP Rocky's grandparents are from South Africa. Many joked about being related to Rihanna.

Somizi Mhlongo's baby mama Palesa Madisakwane says she was pressured to terminate Bahumi's pregnancy

Somizi Mhlongo's baby mama Palesa Madisakwane says she was pressured to terminate Bahumi's pregnancy

Celebrities

10 months ago

Somizi Mhlongo's baby mama Palesa Madisakwane has revealed that she was forced to terminate Bahumi's pregnancy. She also talked about co-parenting with the star.

Zanzou: Netizens dig up more dirt on alleged club owner

Zanzou: Netizens dig up more dirt on alleged club owner

Celebrities

10 months ago

In light of the Zanzou nightclub drama, ntizens have revisited claims made by former Skeem Saam actress Mona Monyane. She claims to have witnessed human trafficking.

Fans scrutinise Unathi Nkayi's latest video in Cuba following Ntsiki Mazwai's damning revelation

Fans scrutinise Unathi Nkayi's latest video in Cuba following Ntsiki Mazwai's damning revelation

Celebrities

10 months ago

A video of Unathi Nkayi living her best life in Cuba after Ntsiki Mazwai's shocking revelation has gone viral on social media. Fans have shared their thoughts.

Zanzou nightclub drama: Cassper Nyovest and Kabza De Small called out

Zanzou nightclub drama: Cassper Nyovest and Kabza De Small called out

Celebrities

10 months ago

Cassper Nyovest and Kabza De Small have been criticised for not speaking out against Zanzou nightclub following viral videos of patrons being mistreated.

Chidimma Adetshina unfazed by mother Anabela Rungo's arrest, shares video playing with her son

Chidimma Adetshina unfazed by mother Anabela Rungo's arrest, shares video playing with her son

Celebrities

10 months ago

Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina seemed unfazed by her mother Anabela Rungo's recent arrest in Cape Town. The model shared a video with her son.

Cassper Nyovest shows love to 'BB Mzansi' couple Ashley Ogle and Sweet Guluva

Cassper Nyovest shows love to 'BB Mzansi' couple Ashley Ogle and Sweet Guluva

Celebrities

10 months ago

Fans of Sweet Guluva and Ashley Ogle are raving after Cassper Nyovest acknowledged their TikTok video, convinced that he supports their relationship.

Dr Malinga leaves SA shook after purchasing lux car for wife: “R100k Ya Tsekeleke”

Dr Malinga leaves SA shook after purchasing lux car for wife: “R100k Ya Tsekeleke”

Celebrities

10 months ago

Dr Malinga surprised his wife Boitumelo with a brand new Mercedes-Benz G63 for Valentine's and their anniversary. Social media users shared mixed reactions.

Exclusive: Meyiwa family to launch Senzo Meyiwa Orlando Pirates branch on 10th anniversary of death

Exclusive: Meyiwa family to launch Senzo Meyiwa Orlando Pirates branch on 10th anniversary of death

Celebrities

a year ago

While Senzo Meyiwa's death is far from being solved ten years after his death, his family will be launching the Pirates branch in his honour in Durban.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle