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

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Babes Wodumo And Mampintsha welcome baby: Sponji is here

Babes Wodumo And Mampintsha welcome baby: Sponji is here

Entertainment

4 years ago

Somizi Mhlongo dragged for wearing school uniform on Youth Day

Somizi Mhlongo dragged for wearing school uniform on Youth Day

Entertainment

4 years ago

DJ Sbu weighs in on Level 3 and the effect on the entertainment industry

DJ Sbu weighs in on Level 3 and the effect on the entertainment industry

Entertainment

4 years ago

Peeps question Shimza’s motives following controversial government cookout

Peeps question Shimza’s motives following controversial government cookout

Entertainment

4 years ago

Mzansi slams Somizi as more info about 'dodgy' cookout surfaces

Mzansi slams Somizi as more info about 'dodgy' cookout surfaces

Entertainment

4 years ago

Talent and positive vibes: Rapper Emtee takes over Namibia

Talent and positive vibes: Rapper Emtee takes over Namibia

Entertainment

4 years ago

It’s so over: Sophie Ndaba ditches her marriage surname

It’s so over: Sophie Ndaba ditches her marriage surname

Entertainment

4 years ago

Sophie Ndaba has all but confirmed the rumours of her split from Max Lichaba by reverting to her marriage surname. The actress is totally done with that guy.

Kelly Khumalo opens up about shutting door on sister Zandile

Kelly Khumalo opens up about shutting door on sister Zandile

Entertainment

4 years ago

Kelly Khumalo has opened up about her estranged relationship with her sister Zandile. The singer said that she has completely shut her sibling out of her life.

Trevor Noah slammed after skipping Mzansi for his world tour

Trevor Noah slammed after skipping Mzansi for his world tour

Entertainment

4 years ago

Mzansi comedian Trevor Noah announced a comedy world tour soon but South Africa is not included in his list of scheduled countries. Peeps were disappointed.

"You cannot silence me": Nota Baloyi responds to AKA’s lawsuit

"You cannot silence me": Nota Baloyi responds to AKA’s lawsuit

Entertainment

4 years ago

Controversial media personality Nota Baloyi has confirmed that AKA has indeed slapped him with a lawsuit. The music exec remains undeterred and is not scared.

Eish: Somizi back in spotlight after controversial cookout

Eish: Somizi back in spotlight after controversial cookout

Entertainment

4 years ago

Mzansi celeb Somizi Mhlongo has disputed claims by the Department of Tourism that he was not paid by them for the controversial cookout which was held recently.

Memorable moment: Wizkid dances and sings to Davido’s song in lit video

Memorable moment: Wizkid dances and sings to Davido’s song in lit video

World

4 years ago

Wizkid surprised many people as he was captured dacing to Davido's song on a private jet. In the short clip, the Blessed singer shook his head to its rhythm.

Thokoza Gogo: Letoya Makhene opens virtual consultations for R1k, reactions mixed

Thokoza Gogo: Letoya Makhene opens virtual consultations for R1k, reactions mixed

Entertainment

4 years ago

South African media personality and sangoma Letoya Makhene recently shared how much she charges for an hour consultation. Mzansi was left rather shook by it.

Zahara’s legal woes grow, ordered to hand over passport

Zahara’s legal woes grow, ordered to hand over passport

Entertainment

4 years ago

South African singer and songwriter, Zahara, has been ordered to hand over her passport pending her court cases over the evasion of her tax for several years.

"Ke good life": King Monada shows off fancy private plane

"Ke good life": King Monada shows off fancy private plane

Entertainment

4 years ago

South African music producer King Monada recently took to social media to flex his private plane, Not all reactions were positive as some commented on the size.

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