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

1494 articles published since 02 Jan 2019

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Briefly News Recognized as Best News & Entertainment Platform 2024

Briefly News Recognized as Best News & Entertainment Platform 2024

Editorial

a year ago

Real talk, no shame: PD Jokes hosts candid chat with couples about Mjolo

Real talk, no shame: PD Jokes hosts candid chat with couples about Mjolo

TV Shows

a year ago

Veteran actress Connie Chiume passes away at age 72, fans heartbroken: "Haibo just like that"

Veteran actress Connie Chiume passes away at age 72, fans heartbroken: "Haibo just like that"

Celebrities

a year ago

'Mommy Club' star Nozipho Ntshangase talks about how her marriage of 17 years ended

'Mommy Club' star Nozipho Ntshangase talks about how her marriage of 17 years ended

Celebrities

a year ago

Bonang Matheba rocks stunning brown dress, fans in awe: "The only celebrity in Africa"

Bonang Matheba rocks stunning brown dress, fans in awe: "The only celebrity in Africa"

Celebrities

a year ago

Scorpion Kings set to headline at 947 Joburg Day, fans excited: "I just know it's going to be epic"

Scorpion Kings set to headline at 947 Joburg Day, fans excited: "I just know it's going to be epic"

Music

a year ago

“O Se Boroke Yeye”: Robot Boii and Primo Baloyi perform Maskandi national anthem for Bafana Bafana

“O Se Boroke Yeye”: Robot Boii and Primo Baloyi perform Maskandi national anthem for Bafana Bafana

Celebrities

a year ago

Popular South African comedy duo Robot Boii and Primo Baloyi had the nation laughing after releasing a Makandi-themed national anthem ahead of Bafana clash.

2024 General Election: Ace Magashule ends ACT campaign with a whimper

2024 General Election: Ace Magashule ends ACT campaign with a whimper

Politics

a year ago

Ace Magashule had a poor showing in the elections in his home province of the Free State. The party failed to reach 10% of votes in the ANC stronghold.

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

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

Politics

a year ago

The ANC has issued a communication to clarify which of its leaders will be at the results center during the counting process. This letter excludes Gwede Mantashe.

2024 General Election: ANC loses majority in general elections

2024 General Election: ANC loses majority in general elections

Politics

a year ago

The ANC faced an anticipated decline in support, with the results even more disheartening, after it secured only 40% votes, a significant drop from the 57% in 2019.

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 parties

Politics

a year ago

There is a possibility that South Africa will be under a coalition government as the results continue to pour in. This opens up a new chance for smaller parties.

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

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

Politics

a year ago

An angry voter has revealed that he stood in the queue until 5am the following day in order to vote. This highlights the many issues raised against the IEC.

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 Elections

Politics

a year ago

South African voters have flooded the voting stations to make their mark on the ballot in the elections. Photos show an amazing picture of a united electorate.

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 Secrecy

Politics

a year ago

EFF leader Julius Malema has criticised the voting system after an unpleasant experience while voting in Seshego, Limpopo. He says his secrecy was compromised.

2024 General Elections: Jacob Zuma Rekindles Complicated Relationship with Nkandla

2024 General Elections: Jacob Zuma Rekindles Complicated Relationship with Nkandla

Politics

a year ago

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.

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