Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Education: Bachelor of Arts, University of Cape Town (2010-2012), Independent media cadet school (2011), MICT-Seta Arts Journalism Programme Level 5 (2012), Bachelor of Science, University of KwaZulu Natal (2014-2018), Google News Initiative training (2024)

Experience: Independent Media journalist: current affairs, court reporting and entertainment features writer (2011-2013), Washington Post Communities contributor (2012), Edgars MAN, SEED magazine (2011-2012), Head of News Department (1KZNTV, 2021-2023)

Sibusisiwe Lwandle is the Head of Entertainment at Briefly News (joined in 2019). She holds one Bachelor of Arts (BA) and one Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from the University of Cape Town and the University of KZN respectively. 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 set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Email: sibusisiwe.lwandle@briefly.co.za

1484 articles published since 02 Jan 2019

Author's articles

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

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

6 months ago

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

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

7 months ago

Nandi Magudumana allegedly assaulted by 2 women in prison cell

Nandi Magudumana allegedly assaulted by 2 women in prison cell

8 months ago

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 elec...

8 months ago

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...

8 months ago

President Ramaphosa suspends deputy Minister Dipuo Peters without pay

President Ramaphosa suspends deputy Minister Dipuo Peters without pay

8 months ago

EFF councillor caught on video "stealing" phone at chaotic Ekurhuleni council meeting

EFF councillor caught on video "stealing" phone at chaotic Ekurhuleni council meeting

A EFF councillor trended on social media recently as a video of him allegedly stealing the Mayor's phone as chaos descended during a meeting was shared online.

Eish: Jacob Zuma hit by loadshedding while trying to apply for Smart ID at Home Affairs

Eish: Jacob Zuma hit by loadshedding while trying to apply for Smart ID at Home Affairs

Former President Jacob Zuma experienced loadshedding and an offline system at Home Affairs when he went to get a Smart ID card to use in the upcoming elections.

Roger Jardine throws in the towel, Change Starts Now won’t contest 2024 elections

Roger Jardine throws in the towel, Change Starts Now won’t contest 2024 elections

Roger Jardine has announced that his newly launched party Change Starts Now will not be contesting in the national elections scheduled for 29 May 2024.

Busted: AKA's killers allegedly paid R800k for hit, 6 arrested

Busted: AKA's killers allegedly paid R800k for hit, 6 arrested

The South African police have confirmed that six suspects have been arrested in relation to the murder of AKA and Tibz. More arrests are still to be expected.

Makhosi Khoza makes political comeback, joins ABC party

Makhosi Khoza makes political comeback, joins ABC party

Makhosi Khoza has made a political comeback and joined the Abantu Batho Congress (ABC) party. Dr Khoza's return follows her removal from ActionSA in 2022.

AFCON: Muthi for Bafana Bafana's upcoming game with Nigeria? Traditional healers weigh in

AFCON: Muthi for Bafana Bafana's upcoming game with Nigeria? Traditional healers weigh in

South Africans called on traditional healers to come out in numbers and brew some muthi for Bafana Bafana to win their upcoming match against Nigeria.

Unveiling the figure behind the troubling 'Big Brother Mzansi' scandal: Bravo B's story

Unveiling the figure behind the troubling 'Big Brother Mzansi' scandal: Bravo B's story

Bravo B's eviction from the 'Big Brother Mzansi' house has been charting trends and hogging headlines. Briefly News delves deeper into the trending case.

The voice of 65k voters: Winners of the Briefly Entertainment Awards announced

The voice of 65k voters: Winners of the Briefly Entertainment Awards announced

The Briefly Entertainment Awards winners have been announced after a month of tireless voting from South Africans. Mzansi stars including Tyla and Nasty C won.

Sannah Mchunu moved to tears after Briefly Awards nod: "I'm still shaking"

Sannah Mchunu moved to tears after Briefly Awards nod: "I'm still shaking"

Sannah Mchunu has thanked her fans for recognising her talent and nominating her as the Best Actress of the Year in the Briefly Entertainment Awards.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle