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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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AfriForum releases Mbalula Dossier: Calls for private prosecution over 2016 Dubai trip

AfriForum releases Mbalula Dossier: Calls for private prosecution over 2016 Dubai trip

South Africa

7 months ago

Managing Director of Medicare24 arrested in SAPS tender probe

Managing Director of Medicare24 arrested in SAPS tender probe

South Africa

7 months ago

AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel Disagrees With Donald Trump’s White Genocide Claims In South Africa

AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel Disagrees With Donald Trump’s White Genocide Claims In South Africa

South Africa

7 months ago

How my rand went further in India than anywhere else: A traveller's guide

How my rand went further in India than anywhere else: A traveller's guide

Asia

7 months ago

Why isn’t BRICS stepping in to help Iran? A simple breakdown for curious South Africans

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Why isn’t BRICS stepping in to help Iran? A simple breakdown for curious South Africans

US

7 months ago

How the Israel-Iran war is hitting South Africans in the pocket

How the Israel-Iran war is hitting South Africans in the pocket

Economy

7 months ago

Afrikaner refugees: Is it a brain drain or a bogus narrative?

Afrikaner refugees: Is it a brain drain or a bogus narrative?

South Africa

8 months ago

South Africa dismisses Afrikaner refugee claims as politically motivated, while emigration trends reveal deeper issues in the face of economic disparities.

"Bridging the gap": New Accelerator Program aims to tackle women's health issues in South Africa

"Bridging the gap": New Accelerator Program aims to tackle women's health issues in South Africa

Technology

8 months ago

Organon has launched its Women's Health Accelerator Program in Sub-Saharan Africa, addressing critical women's health challenges in South Africa.

A Look At Duduzane Political Career: "Eyes, ears and legs" for Jacob Zuma

A Look At Duduzane Political Career: "Eyes, ears and legs" for Jacob Zuma

Politics

8 months ago

Duduzane Zuma officially joined his father’s MK party, showcasing ambition and navigating controversies as he gears up for the local government elections.

Wiandre Pretorius and the Shadow of Death Over the Madlanga Commission

Wiandre Pretorius and the Shadow of Death Over the Madlanga Commission

South Africa

8 months ago

Wiandre Pretorius, linked to Witness D's testimony, allegedly took his own life following an assassination attempt, raising concerns over safety.

From Wrecking Balls to Water Dunks: HONOR’s X9d Shines at the Unbreakable Event

From Wrecking Balls to Water Dunks: HONOR’s X9d Shines at the Unbreakable Event

Cars and Tech

8 months ago

Discover the HONOR X9d smartphone, a robust device showcased through the Unbreakable Challenge, demonstrating durability, performance, and practical features.

Julius Malema’s Looming Sentence: A Ticking Bomb for the EFF and South Africa’s Fragile Unity?

Julius Malema’s Looming Sentence: A Ticking Bomb for the EFF and South Africa’s Fragile Unity?

Politics

9 months ago

Julius Malema returns to East London on 23 January for his pre-sentencing hearing. The outcome could reshape the EFF's and South Africa's political landscape.

US airstrikes on Venezuela: Implications for South Africa's economic and political landscape

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US airstrikes on Venezuela: Implications for South Africa's economic and political landscape

US

9 months ago

US airstrikes in Venezuela raise questions on sovereignty and potential impacts on SA relations. Briefly News analyses geopolitical tensions and their implications.

KeDezemba Boss: A Practical Guide to Dubai for South Africans on a Budget

KeDezemba Boss: A Practical Guide to Dubai for South Africans on a Budget

Asia

10 months ago

Visiting Dubai is not just an experience that is only limited to the rich. There are budget-friendly ways to enjoy the luxury city with Mzansi Rands.

11 Killed, More Than 10 Others Injured in Mass Shooting at Saulsville Hostel

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11 Killed, More Than 10 Others Injured in Mass Shooting at Saulsville Hostel

South Africa

10 months ago

A mass shooting in Attridgeville has left 11 people dead with 14 others fighting for their lives. Police have opened murder and attempted murder dockets.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle