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 Entertainment 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 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 a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Email: sibusisiwe.lwandle@briefly.co.za

1491 articles published since 02 Jan 2019

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

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

Entertainment

4 years ago

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

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

Phoenix massacre: Simphiwe Dana calls on Mzansi to demand answers

Phoenix massacre: Simphiwe Dana calls on Mzansi to demand answers

Entertainment

4 years ago

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

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

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.

US comedian Kevin Hart turns down offer to launch into space: Not just yet

US comedian Kevin Hart turns down offer to launch into space: Not just yet

Entertainment

4 years ago

American comedian and actor Kevin Hart recently revealed that he was offered a chance to go to space. The US media personality turned the exclusive offer down.

Oh boy: Lasizwe to rock the boat with celebrity tell all show

Oh boy: Lasizwe to rock the boat with celebrity tell all show

Entertainment

4 years ago

Lasizwe Dambuza is launching a new show that will see Mzansi celebrities having to confess their deepest and darkest secrets. It's definitely going to be lit.

Yoh: Mzansi gives brutal feedback to Cassper’s sneaker range

Yoh: Mzansi gives brutal feedback to Cassper’s sneaker range

Entertainment

4 years ago

Mzansi social media users showed their displeasure over the design of Cassper Nyovest's Drip Footwear collection. The criticism of the shoe was rather brutal.

Boo’d up: Natasha Thahane shares loved up video with Lorch

Boo’d up: Natasha Thahane shares loved up video with Lorch

Entertainment

4 years ago

Natasha Thahane and Thembinkosi Lorch have been living their best life. The media personality recently took to social media to show off a cute loved-up video.

Cuteness overload: Sjava performs impromptu concert for excited kids

Cuteness overload: Sjava performs impromptu concert for excited kids

Entertainment

4 years ago

Sjava recently left his fans impressed after he hosted an informal concert for little kids in KZN. A cool video of the sweet moment was shared on social media.

Halala: Talented singer Elaine bags law degree from Wits

Halala: Talented singer Elaine bags law degree from Wits

Entertainment

4 years ago

Elaine has officially graduated from Wits with a law degree. The singer and songwriter thanked her fans and the class of 2021 for all the love and well-wishes.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle