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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

Author's articles

Money’s up: Master KG trends after dropping some heavy racks on fans

Money’s up: Master KG trends after dropping some heavy racks on fans

Entertainment

5 years ago

Kelly Khumalo encourages Mzansi peeps to get vaccinated: "No excuses"

Kelly Khumalo encourages Mzansi peeps to get vaccinated: "No excuses"

Entertainment

5 years ago

Oskido leaves Mzansi in stitches with hilarious video of Babes Wodumo impersonation

Oskido leaves Mzansi in stitches with hilarious video of Babes Wodumo impersonation

Entertainment

5 years ago

Master KG responds to Thuli Phongolo’s ‘offensive’ statement: "We are cool buds"

Master KG responds to Thuli Phongolo’s ‘offensive’ statement: "We are cool buds"

Entertainment

5 years ago

Trouble in paradise: Khanyi Mbau’s bae accused of scamming

Trouble in paradise: Khanyi Mbau’s bae accused of scamming

Entertainment

5 years ago

Sophie Ndaba’s son Lwandle speaks out: “I turned my pain to song”

Sophie Ndaba’s son Lwandle speaks out: “I turned my pain to song”

Entertainment

5 years ago

'Muvhango' welcomes gorgeous new face: “I have waited long for this day”

'Muvhango' welcomes gorgeous new face: “I have waited long for this day”

Entertainment

5 years ago

'Muvhango' is introducing a new actress to their stable. Angela Atlang will be making her debut on Monday evening and is super excited to grace Mzansi screens.

Lol: Somizi fights back after being accused of wearing ‘fong kongs’

Lol: Somizi fights back after being accused of wearing ‘fong kongs’

Entertainment

5 years ago

Somizi Mhlongo was left outraged when he was accused of wearing counterfeit luxury brands. He went out of his way to prove that he was not guilty of that crime.

Zodwa Wabantu wants love back, promises not to snitch: “Thabo woza”

Zodwa Wabantu wants love back, promises not to snitch: “Thabo woza”

Entertainment

5 years ago

Zodwa Wabantu is feeling the effects of the cold front and wants Thabo back in her bed. The media personality promised him that she would not snitch any more.

Sophie Ndaba’s son drops diss track about Max Lichaba, Mzansi supports him

Sophie Ndaba’s son drops diss track about Max Lichaba, Mzansi supports him

Entertainment

5 years ago

Sophie Ndaba's son left his mother trending on social media after he released a scathing diss track about his stepfather, Max Lichaba. Mzansi showed him love.

Triple tragedy: Killer Kau’s mother and brother also victims of car accidents

Triple tragedy: Killer Kau’s mother and brother also victims of car accidents

Entertainment

5 years ago

Killer Kau's uncle dropped a bomb at the musician's funeral when he revealed that his mother and brother were also victims of car accidents, just like Kau.

Levels: Cassper Nyovest becomes most Googled celebrity in Mzansi

Levels: Cassper Nyovest becomes most Googled celebrity in Mzansi

Entertainment

5 years ago

Cassper Nyovest is the most-searched for celebrity in South Africa. This is according to new data released by Google in celebration of their 15th birthday.

Maphorisa calls out peeps profiting off friends’ deaths: "Respect the boys"

Maphorisa calls out peeps profiting off friends’ deaths: "Respect the boys"

Entertainment

5 years ago

DJ Maphorisa was left unimpressed by people who have been using the deaths of Mpura and Killer Kau to promote events and make a profit. He slammed them online.

Inspiring: Rural school principal wins global award, vows to continue studying

Inspiring: Rural school principal wins global award, vows to continue studying

People

5 years ago

An elderly scholar has vowed to continue learning despite his old age. The school principal, who holds a PhD, is looking into studying law in the near future.

Katlego Danke opens up about career: “People still call me Dineo”

Katlego Danke opens up about career: “People still call me Dineo”

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African media personality Katlego Danke has revealed that many Mzansi peeps still refer to her as Dineo Mashaba from her popular 'Generations' TV role.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle