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

1495 articles published since 02 Jan 2019

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Eish: Ntsiki Mazwai reveals reason she left Moja Love channel

Eish: Ntsiki Mazwai reveals reason she left Moja Love channel

Entertainment

4 years ago

Boity does not impress with Amapiano sound: "As long as she's happy"

Boity does not impress with Amapiano sound: "As long as she's happy"

Entertainment

4 years ago

Zola 7 responds to malicious death hoax: “Heaven turned me away”

Zola 7 responds to malicious death hoax: “Heaven turned me away”

Entertainment

4 years ago

Haibo: Kanye West fan sells air from 'DONDA' concert for R40k

Haibo: Kanye West fan sells air from 'DONDA' concert for R40k

Entertainment

4 years ago

Mazwai sisters unite against booze: “Make the revolutionary decision to stay sober”

Mazwai sisters unite against booze: “Make the revolutionary decision to stay sober”

Entertainment

4 years ago

Ntsiki Mazwai tears into EFF leader Julius Malema: “Not a leader”

Ntsiki Mazwai tears into EFF leader Julius Malema: “Not a leader”

Entertainment

4 years ago

Plot thickens: Nelli Tembe’s phone wiped clean, evidence destroyed

Plot thickens: Nelli Tembe’s phone wiped clean, evidence destroyed

Entertainment

4 years ago

Nelli Tembe's phone was allegedly tampered with days after her death. The local police have reportedly sought means to try and access the deleted evidence.

Vote for me: Mzansi muso Zakes Bantwini dabbles in local politics

Vote for me: Mzansi muso Zakes Bantwini dabbles in local politics

Entertainment

4 years ago

South African musician Zakes Bantwini took to social media to share that he wanted to try his hand at being the Minister of Arts and Culture in South Africa.

Shona Ferguson: Mzansi sends love to media mogul amid reports of poor health

Shona Ferguson: Mzansi sends love to media mogul amid reports of poor health

Entertainment

4 years ago

South African actor and producer Shona Ferguson is reportedly in hospital. The unconfirmed reports have left Mzansi social media users feeling very shaken.

Phoenix massacre: Simphiwe Dana calls on Mzansi to demand answers

Phoenix massacre: Simphiwe Dana calls on Mzansi to demand answers

Entertainment

4 years ago

South African singer and songwriter Simphiwe Dana has called on Mzansi to demand accountability for the alleged Phoenix massacre which claimed many black lives.

Zola 7 is not dead: Another hoax leaves veteran musician trending

Zola 7 is not dead: Another hoax leaves veteran musician trending

Entertainment

4 years ago

South African veteran media personality and musician Zola 7 has been trending on social media after false rumours swirled yet again that he was no longer alive.

Another 1 bites the dust: 'Real Goboza' cancelled, show to air final season

Another 1 bites the dust: 'Real Goboza' cancelled, show to air final season

Entertainment

4 years ago

According to reports, Mzansi TV show 'Real Goboza' has not been renewed for a new season. The show has been on screens for the last 14 years. What a shame.

Haibo: Boity Thulo’s fluffy friends’ price tag leave Mzansi shaken

Haibo: Boity Thulo’s fluffy friends’ price tag leave Mzansi shaken

Entertainment

4 years ago

Boity Thulo recently shared the most adorable pictures of her puppies. However, it was their price tag that left people talking. The pups cost R6 000 each.

Humble beginnings: Old picture of Maphorisa has Mzansi chuckling

Humble beginnings: Old picture of Maphorisa has Mzansi chuckling

Entertainment

4 years ago

An old picture of DJ Maphorisa has surfaced online and Mzansi could not believe how far the musician has come. Phori, however, hates the picture passionately.

Mzansi warns Makhadzi as she warms to Mohale: "He's gonna loot you"

Mzansi warns Makhadzi as she warms to Mohale: "He's gonna loot you"

Entertainment

4 years ago

Makhadzi's fans have warned her against talking to Mohale as they believe that he might "loot" her. The outrage came after the pair had a sweet interaction.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle