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

Author's articles

Anele Mdoda: Former staff member exposes mistreatment on TV show

Anele Mdoda: Former staff member exposes mistreatment on TV show

Entertainment

4 years ago

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

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

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

Entertainment

4 years ago

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

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

Entertainment

4 years ago

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

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

Entertainment

4 years ago

Busted: Zodwa Wabantu’s rehab story comes crashing down

Busted: Zodwa Wabantu’s rehab story comes crashing down

Entertainment

4 years ago

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

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

Entertainment

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”

Entertainment

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”

Entertainment

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.

Big Zulu plays the field: Rapper shows off impressive skills

Big Zulu plays the field: Rapper shows off impressive skills

Entertainment

4 years ago

Big Zulu recently showed off a new skill that masses don't seem to know about. The Mzansi rapper is an avid soccer player and appears to be pretty good at it.

Rest In peace: Steve Kekana memorial service remembers an icon

Rest In peace: Steve Kekana memorial service remembers an icon

Entertainment

4 years ago

The memorial service of the late Steve Kekana took place on Tuesday morning in Polokwane. The small ceremony was attended by close friends and family only.

Fix my wig: Khanyi Mbau begs local hairdresser to salvage her locks

Fix my wig: Khanyi Mbau begs local hairdresser to salvage her locks

Entertainment

4 years ago

Khanyi Mbau has requested assistance to fix her favourite wig. Luckily for her, a local woman has claimed to be a 'wig panel beater' and has come to her aid.

Take two: Cassper to launch 1st product from R100 million deal

Take two: Cassper to launch 1st product from R100 million deal

Entertainment

4 years ago

Cassper Nyovest has a second chance to launch his first product from the local Drip Fottwear collection and he is more than excited. He shared the dates online.

Covid for who: Black Coffee lives his best life in New York

Covid for who: Black Coffee lives his best life in New York

Entertainment

4 years ago

Black Coffee is living his best life in New York. The musician posted a series of videos and pictures having a good time in what looked like a Covid-free state.

Glam girl: Inside Makhadzi’s fabulous 25th birthday party

Glam girl: Inside Makhadzi’s fabulous 25th birthday party

Entertainment

4 years ago

Makhadzi recently showed off pictures from her beautiful birthday party. The musician turned 25 a week ago and made sure to go all out for the glam occasion.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle