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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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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

5 years ago

Phoenix massacre: Simphiwe Dana calls on Mzansi to demand answers

Phoenix massacre: Simphiwe Dana calls on Mzansi to demand answers

Entertainment

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 years ago

Humble beginnings: Old picture of Maphorisa has Mzansi chuckling

Humble beginnings: Old picture of Maphorisa has Mzansi chuckling

Entertainment

5 years ago

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

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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.

Pay artists: SABC dragged to court over royalties battle

Pay artists: SABC dragged to court over royalties battle

Entertainment

5 years ago

The SABC has been dragged to court by SAMPRO over unpaid royalties amounting to millions. The struggling broadcaster has not paid Mzansi artists for their work.

Cassper Nyovest’s relationship with Mihlali has tongues wagging

Cassper Nyovest’s relationship with Mihlali has tongues wagging

Entertainment

5 years ago

Cassper Nyovest has been accused of having a huge crush on beauty influencer Mihlali Ndamase. This comes after the rapper posted yet another picture with her.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle