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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

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Back in business: AKA resumes his vodka endorsement deal

Back in business: AKA resumes his vodka endorsement deal

Entertainment

5 years ago

Eish: Shimza speaks on Ramaphosa’s visit to Tembisa, gets dragged

Eish: Shimza speaks on Ramaphosa’s visit to Tembisa, gets dragged

Entertainment

5 years ago

DJ Sbu reacts to hilarious post from ‘dead’ fan: "We love your music in heaven"

DJ Sbu reacts to hilarious post from ‘dead’ fan: "We love your music in heaven"

Entertainment

5 years ago

Mzansi reacts to Prince Kaybee and Cassper fight: “Mr Nudes has a point”

Mzansi reacts to Prince Kaybee and Cassper fight: “Mr Nudes has a point”

Entertainment

5 years ago

Woza boy: Sponge Wodumo to drop single with Babes and Mampintsha

Woza boy: Sponge Wodumo to drop single with Babes and Mampintsha

Entertainment

5 years ago

Makhadzi causes heated colourism debate: “We know why she’s overlooked”

Makhadzi causes heated colourism debate: “We know why she’s overlooked”

Entertainment

5 years ago

DJ Tira makes event for vaccinated peeps only, gets dragged for disrespect

DJ Tira makes event for vaccinated peeps only, gets dragged for disrespect

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African media personality DJ Tira did not expect the backlash he received after he posted about the Covid-19 vaccine. The celeb was forced to delete.

Eish: Ntsiki Mazwai reveals reason she left Moja Love channel

Eish: Ntsiki Mazwai reveals reason she left Moja Love channel

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African media personality Ntsiki Mazwai has revealed the reason she left Moja Love. The poet was reportedly fired from the popular Mzansi TV channel.

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

5 years ago

Boity Thulo has decided to venture into the Amapiano sound. She posted a teaser of the new song but it seems Mzansi was just not impressed by the new song.

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

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

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African media personality Zola 7 has responded to the rumours surrounding his health. The artist appeared in good spirits and even joked about it all.

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

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

Entertainment

5 years ago

An obsessed Kanye West fan is selling air from his concert online. The bag of air is retailing at a massive R44 000 and this excludes the shipping of the bag.

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

5 years ago

The Mazwai sisters have both taken a stand against alcohol abuse. The famous siblings warned Mzansi against getting distracted by liquor and getting drunk.

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

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

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African media personality, Ntsiki Mazwai recently took to social media to rip into Julius Malema and his leadership skills. Mazwai was quite unimpressed.

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

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

Entertainment

5 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

5 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.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle