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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

1494 articles published since 02 Jan 2019

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South Africans Slam Minister Ronald Lamola Over 'Travel More' Advice to Combat Xenophobia

South Africans Slam Minister Ronald Lamola Over 'Travel More' Advice to Combat Xenophobia

Politics

2 months ago

Springboks Ticket Prices Spark Debate After Empty Seats in Gqeberha

Springboks Ticket Prices Spark Debate After Empty Seats in Gqeberha

Rugby

2 months ago

DA Clarifies Stance on Mass Deportation of Illegal Immigrants

DA Clarifies Stance on Mass Deportation of Illegal Immigrants

Politics

2 months ago

Cyril Ramaphosa fights back: Takes on Phala Phala panel report

Breaking

Cyril Ramaphosa fights back: Takes on Phala Phala panel report

Politics

4 months ago

Floyd Shivambu Slams Julius Malema Over Gun Conviction: “Childish Behaviour”

Floyd Shivambu Slams Julius Malema Over Gun Conviction: “Childish Behaviour”

Politics

4 months ago

Wife, lover and friends: Inside Cat Matlala’s spicy courtroom romance

Wife, lover and friends: Inside Cat Matlala’s spicy courtroom romance

South Africa

5 months ago

AfriForum releases Mbalula Dossier: Calls for private prosecution over 2016 Dubai trip

AfriForum releases Mbalula Dossier: Calls for private prosecution over 2016 Dubai trip

South Africa

5 months ago

AfriForum accuses ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula of fraud, money laundering, and corruption over a 2016 Dubai trip, warning the NPA to take action.

Managing Director of Medicare24 arrested in SAPS tender probe

Managing Director of Medicare24 arrested in SAPS tender probe

South Africa

5 months ago

James Murray, managing director of Medicare24 Group, and twelve senior SAPS officers have been arrested in connection with the R360 million tender

AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel Disagrees With Donald Trump’s White Genocide Claims In South Africa

AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel Disagrees With Donald Trump’s White Genocide Claims In South Africa

South Africa

5 months ago

AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel disagreed with Donald Trump’s claim of a white genocide in South Africa, saying the group believes attacks exist but not genocide.

How my rand went further in India than anywhere else: A traveller's guide

How my rand went further in India than anywhere else: A traveller's guide

Asia

5 months ago

Experience India's vibrant contrasts, from the Taj Mahal at sunrise to Kerala's backwaters. Discover affordable adventures in this tech-savvy nation.

Why isn’t BRICS stepping in to help Iran? A simple breakdown for curious South Africans

Exclusive

Why isn’t BRICS stepping in to help Iran? A simple breakdown for curious South Africans

US

6 months ago

Operation Midnight Fury sparks questions in South Africa about BRICS ties, as economic alliances overshadow military commitments amid escalating Iran conflict.

How the Israel-Iran war is hitting South Africans in the pocket

How the Israel-Iran war is hitting South Africans in the pocket

Economy

6 months ago

Understand how the Israel-Iran conflict impacts South African petrol prices, food costs, and the economy, with insights into global oil supply and currency effects.

Afrikaner refugees: Is it a brain drain or a bogus narrative?

Afrikaner refugees: Is it a brain drain or a bogus narrative?

South Africa

6 months ago

South Africa dismisses Afrikaner refugee claims as politically motivated, while emigration trends reveal deeper issues in the face of economic disparities.

"Bridging the gap": New Accelerator Program aims to tackle women's health issues in South Africa

"Bridging the gap": New Accelerator Program aims to tackle women's health issues in South Africa

Technology

7 months ago

Organon has launched its Women's Health Accelerator Program in Sub-Saharan Africa, addressing critical women's health challenges in South Africa.

A Look At Duduzane Political Career: "Eyes, ears and legs" for Jacob Zuma

A Look At Duduzane Political Career: "Eyes, ears and legs" for Jacob Zuma

Politics

7 months ago

Duduzane Zuma officially joined his father’s MK party, showcasing ambition and navigating controversies as he gears up for the local government elections.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle