Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Education: BA, University of Cape Town (2012), 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

1494 articles published since 02 Jan 2019

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2024 General Elections: ANC seemingly muzzles Gwede Mantashe after tribalism comments

2024 General Elections: ANC seemingly muzzles Gwede Mantashe after tribalism com...

10 months ago

2024 General Election: ANC loses majority in general elections

2024 General Election: ANC loses majority in general elections

10 months ago

Coalition talk: Expert talks marriages of convenience and the role of smaller parties

Coalition talk: Expert talks marriages of convenience and the role of smaller pa...

10 months ago

2024 General Elections: Voters still making mark on unofficial 2nd day

2024 General Elections: Voters still making mark on unofficial 2nd day

10 months ago

IN PICTURES: South Africa Comes Out in their Numbers to Vote in the General Elections

IN PICTURES: South Africa Comes Out in their Numbers to Vote in the General Elec...

10 months ago

2024 General Elections: EFF Leader Julius Malema Calls Out IEC for Compromising Secrecy

2024 General Elections: EFF Leader Julius Malema Calls Out IEC for Compromising...

10 months ago

2024 General Elections: Jacob Zuma Rekindles Complicated Relationship with Nkandla

2024 General Elections: Jacob Zuma Rekindles Complicated Relationship with Nkandla

Jacob Zuma has cast his vote in Nkandla early this morning. The former president who is leader of the MK party has left many hopeful that he will return to power.

2024 General Elections: Confusion as UDM Leader Bantu Holomisa is Sent Packing by IEC

2024 General Elections: Confusion as UDM Leader Bantu Holomisa is Sent Packing by IEC

UDM leader Bantu Holomisa was nearly denied a chance to vote after it was revealed, by the IEC, that he was not registered and did not appear on the voters' roll.

IFP and ANC to divorce after 1-day "marriage of convenience" under Umvoti Municipality

IFP and ANC to divorce after 1-day "marriage of convenience" under Umvoti Municipality

The IFP called its councillors out in a KZN municipality after they refused to tow the party line. These councillors in Umvoti Municipality worked with the ANC.

Out with the Old: OHM says no more political parties

Out with the Old: OHM says no more political parties

The Organic Humanity Movement's Lauren Bernado believes a political system consisting solely of independent candidates would result in an efficiently run state.

Mpura, Khuli Chana and 3 other stunning celebrity lookalikes in Mzansi

Mpura, Khuli Chana and 3 other stunning celebrity lookalikes in Mzansi

Celebrity lookalikes are a phenomenon that has captured the interest of many social media users. Briefly News takes a look at some celebrity lookalikes.

Elections 2024: Political party ABC causes stir, calls for independent Zulu state

Elections 2024: Political party ABC causes stir, calls for independent Zulu state

The Abantu Batho Congress (ABC) has made a bold claim calling for the separation of KwaZulu Natal from South Africa and making it an independent state.

Nandi Magudumana allegedly assaulted by 2 women in prison cell

Nandi Magudumana allegedly assaulted by 2 women in prison cell

Dr Nandi Magudumana was allegedly assaulted in prison by two inmates. Her lawyer claimed the attack were premeditated and was preceded by threats.

Former eThekwini mayor announced as ABC KZN Premier candidate ahead of 2024 elections

Former eThekwini mayor announced as ABC KZN Premier candidate ahead of 2024 elections

The Abantu Batho Congress has announced their KZN Premier candidate ahead of the elections. The party was recently joined by former ANC MP Dr Makhosi Khoza.

Elections 2024: AKA and 4 more celebrities who were vocal about their political party pals

Elections 2024: AKA and 4 more celebrities who were vocal about their political party pals

With elections around the corner, many South African celebs made their political affiliations known, with mixed reactions from their fans. Briefly News weighs in.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle