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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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Katlego Maboe: Disgraced celeb in trouble once again as more women speak out

Katlego Maboe: Disgraced celeb in trouble once again as more women speak out

Entertainment

5 years ago

Bonang Matheba flaunts dress worth R48k: “She’s rich rich”

Bonang Matheba flaunts dress worth R48k: “She’s rich rich”

Entertainment

5 years ago

Kevin Hart breaks out in impressive dance moves to Wizkid’s song

Kevin Hart breaks out in impressive dance moves to Wizkid’s song

World

5 years ago

Exciting news: Cassper Nyovest announces date for his upcoming album

Exciting news: Cassper Nyovest announces date for his upcoming album

Entertainment

5 years ago

Amanda Black blames severity of pandemic on corruption: "That's the truth"

Amanda Black blames severity of pandemic on corruption: "That's the truth"

Entertainment

5 years ago

Oh boy: Mampintsha’s mother slams Babes Wodumo yet again

Oh boy: Mampintsha’s mother slams Babes Wodumo yet again

Entertainment

5 years ago

LOL: Somizi Mhlongo vows to “destroy” happy relationships

LOL: Somizi Mhlongo vows to “destroy” happy relationships

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African media personality Somizi Mhlongo has expressed that he's looking to break up happy relationships. The star was joking around with his pal Moshe.

"Fresh": Babes Wodumo glows as daddy Mampintsha watches over baby

"Fresh": Babes Wodumo glows as daddy Mampintsha watches over baby

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African media personality Babes Wodumo took to social media to share a snap of herself looking super fierce. Many complimented the star's amazing make-up.

Viral video shows cute kid dancing on stage during ballet performance

Viral video shows cute kid dancing on stage during ballet performance

World

5 years ago

A kid has amazed many on social media with her great ballet skill. People who commented on her video said she did well. In the clip, the kid gives it her all.

Ntsiki Mazwai throws shade at Mohale Motaung for “acting rich”

Ntsiki Mazwai throws shade at Mohale Motaung for “acting rich”

Entertainment

5 years ago

Controversial poet Ntsiki Mazwai has poked fun at Mohale Motaung. Mazwai believes that the fellow celebrity is acting wealthy and won't maintain the lifestyle.

Thishiwe Ziqubu shares how she came out as gay to her father

Thishiwe Ziqubu shares how she came out as gay to her father

Entertainment

5 years ago

Thishiwe Ziqubu shared a heartwarming story about how she came out to her father. The man was very accepting of her sexual orientation and many were inspired.

Oh daddy: Nomcebo Zikode shows off her handsome husband

Oh daddy: Nomcebo Zikode shows off her handsome husband

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African singer and songwriter Nomcebo Zikode recently showed off her handsome husband to the world. The famous pair went out to celebrate Father's Day.

AKA remembers Nelli Tembe on Father's Day: "Everything reminds me of you"

AKA remembers Nelli Tembe on Father's Day: "Everything reminds me of you"

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African rapper AKA took to social media to pay tribute to Nelli Tembe. He revealed that Father's Day was difficult for him as he was thinking of her.

Babes Wodumo wishes Mampintsha well on his 1st Father’s Day

Babes Wodumo wishes Mampintsha well on his 1st Father’s Day

Entertainment

5 years ago

Babes Wodumo could not contain her excitement as she celebrated Mampintsha's first Father's Day. The dramatic pair recently welcomed their own bundle of joy.

DJ Zinhle reportedly pregnant with 2nd child, rumours swirl

DJ Zinhle reportedly pregnant with 2nd child, rumours swirl

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African media personality DJ Zinhle is reportedly pregnant with her second child. The excited muso is allegedly keeping the pregnancy low-key for now.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle