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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Master KG vs Nomcebo Zikode: 'Jerusalema' pair fight it out over hit song

Master KG vs Nomcebo Zikode: 'Jerusalema' pair fight it out over hit song

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4 years ago

Epic fail: Somizi tried his best to make Anele’s boots fashionable

Epic fail: Somizi tried his best to make Anele’s boots fashionable

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4 years ago

Here we go again: Speedsta throws shade at Cassper’s sneaker range

Here we go again: Speedsta throws shade at Cassper’s sneaker range

Entertainment

4 years ago

Makhadzi celebrates ‘Ganama’ clocking 100k views in 24 hours

Makhadzi celebrates ‘Ganama’ clocking 100k views in 24 hours

Entertainment

4 years ago

Ku rough: Somizi trends for his silence on Mohale's birthday

Ku rough: Somizi trends for his silence on Mohale's birthday

Entertainment

4 years ago

Yoh: King Monada claps back, removes Makhadzi's vocals from 'Ganama'

Yoh: King Monada claps back, removes Makhadzi's vocals from 'Ganama'

Entertainment

4 years ago

Anele Mdoda: Former staff member exposes mistreatment on TV show

Anele Mdoda: Former staff member exposes mistreatment on TV show

Entertainment

4 years ago

Anele Mdoda found her name dragged into a bit of a mess recently. A former employee complained about a toxic work environment on her old and defunct TV show.

Confusing the enemy: DJ Zinhle shares picture that shatters pregnancy rumours

Confusing the enemy: DJ Zinhle shares picture that shatters pregnancy rumours

Entertainment

4 years ago

DJ Zinhle left Mzansi guessing when she shared pictures of a flat stomach. The stunning media personality has been surrounded by rumours of being with child.

Makhadzi shares her side of the story amid 'Ghanama' drama

Makhadzi shares her side of the story amid 'Ghanama' drama

Entertainment

4 years ago

Makhadzi has provided more clarity about why she left out King Monada in her new song. Her lengthy explanation fell on deaf ears to some who were not happy.

Thuso Mbedu day: Mzansi celebrates stunner's 30th birthday

Thuso Mbedu day: Mzansi celebrates stunner's 30th birthday

Entertainment

4 years ago

South African actress Thuso Mbedu trended on social media on Thursday morning as peeps celebrated her 30th birthday. Mzansi absolutely adores this sweet woman.

Makhadzi drops ‘Ghanama’ track without King Monada: “Wrong move sesi”

Makhadzi drops ‘Ghanama’ track without King Monada: “Wrong move sesi”

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4 years ago

Makhadzi has left fans disappointed after she chose to leave out King Monada from her new song 'Ghanama'. It seems the pair really do have beef and it's ugly.

Busted: Zodwa Wabantu’s rehab story comes crashing down

Busted: Zodwa Wabantu’s rehab story comes crashing down

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4 years ago

Zodwa Wabantu has been caught out for lying about going to rehab. The media personality had checked into the facility a few days ago but was spotted outside.

Yay or nay: Sho Madjozi goes braidless, debuts natural hair

Yay or nay: Sho Madjozi goes braidless, debuts natural hair

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4 years ago

Sho Madjozi recently debuted a new look. The South African rapper got rid of her signature braids and opted to straighten her natural afro and dye it blonde.

Pearl Thusi regrets promoting ANC and DA: “I really needed that rent money”

Pearl Thusi regrets promoting ANC and DA: “I really needed that rent money”

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4 years ago

Pearl Thusi has admitted that she promoted the ANC and DA purely for a pay-cheque. The media personality also confessed that she has now come to regret it all.

Somizi loses it over R12k electricity bill: “Never again”

Somizi loses it over R12k electricity bill: “Never again”

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4 years ago

Somizi Mhlongo lost his mind over his most recent electricity bill, which totalled well above R10k. The local media personality said he could not afford such.

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