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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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Strength sis: Minnie Dlamini and hubby ask for prayers amid Covid19

Strength sis: Minnie Dlamini and hubby ask for prayers amid Covid19

Entertainment

5 years ago

L’vovo flames Nandos for cheeky Zuma advert: “My chance to lose weight”

L’vovo flames Nandos for cheeky Zuma advert: “My chance to lose weight”

Entertainment

5 years ago

Nhlanhla Nciza’s son chats about music career: "I am the master of my own destiny"

Nhlanhla Nciza’s son chats about music career: "I am the master of my own destiny"

Entertainment

5 years ago

Eish: Cassper Nyovest slammed after dissing Bafana Bafana

Eish: Cassper Nyovest slammed after dissing Bafana Bafana

Entertainment

5 years ago

‘All roads to Nkandla’: L’vovo reacts to court judgment against Zuma

‘All roads to Nkandla’: L’vovo reacts to court judgment against Zuma

Entertainment

5 years ago

Bet Awards 2021: Burna Boy Wins Best International Act the 3rd time

Bet Awards 2021: Burna Boy Wins Best International Act the 3rd time

World

5 years ago

Eish: Pearl Thusi forced to delete “Happy lockdown” post

Eish: Pearl Thusi forced to delete “Happy lockdown” post

Entertainment

5 years ago

Mzansi actress Pearl Thusi recently had to apologise and delete a post after it was deemed insensitive. Ms Thusi seemed keen to avoid drama this time around.

Cassper Nyovest postpones R100 million deal launch: “Money down the drain”

Cassper Nyovest postpones R100 million deal launch: “Money down the drain”

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African rapper Cassper Nyovest has expressed his disappointment after learning that he has to postpone the launch of his first product with Drip Footwear.

Mzansi celebrities share thoughts on lockdown Level 4: "Watch us all go broke"

Mzansi celebrities share thoughts on lockdown Level 4: "Watch us all go broke"

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African celebrities are not at all happy about hitting lockdown Level 4. They took to social media to voice their frustrations at the local government.

Natasha Thahane responds to rumours of dating Lorch: ‘Still single’

Natasha Thahane responds to rumours of dating Lorch: ‘Still single’

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African actress Natasha Thahane has responded to the growing rumours that she is Thembinkosi Lorch's latest strike. Sistaz straight up denied it all.

Babes Wodumo pens sweet message on Mampintsha’s birthday

Babes Wodumo pens sweet message on Mampintsha’s birthday

Entertainment

5 years ago

Babes Wodumo shared a sweet message to Mampintsha on his birthday. The bubbbly dancer and singer thanked him for being an incredible father and husband to her.

Natasha Thahane and Lorch: Mzansi 'detectives' investigate dating rumours

Natasha Thahane and Lorch: Mzansi 'detectives' investigate dating rumours

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African media personalities Natasha Thahane and Thembinkosi Lorch have sparked huge dating rumours after they were spotted vacationing in the same place.

Nasty C opens up about scary police raid incident: "I thought I was going to die"

Nasty C opens up about scary police raid incident: "I thought I was going to die"

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African rapper Nasty C recently took to social media to share his experience with police brutality while in the United States. He was extremely fearful.

Ayanda Thabethe shares thoughts on polygamy: "I don't see anything wrong"

Ayanda Thabethe shares thoughts on polygamy: "I don't see anything wrong"

Entertainment

5 years ago

Ayanda Thabethe is perfectly fine with polygamous relationships. The stunning media personality said that those kind of partnerships require some maturity.

Yaass boss: King Monada fancies a Rich Mnisi mini skirt

Yaass boss: King Monada fancies a Rich Mnisi mini skirt

Entertainment

5 years ago

King Monanda wants a Rich Mnisi mini skirt. The music producer took to social media to share his wish and was met with a lot of mixed reactions from his fans.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle