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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

Author's articles

Taxi boss: Lasizwe Dambuza flexes his major side hustle

Taxi boss: Lasizwe Dambuza flexes his major side hustle

Entertainment

5 years ago

Ayanda Thabethe serves major face goals: “Please have mercy”

Ayanda Thabethe serves major face goals: “Please have mercy”

Entertainment

5 years ago

Yoh: Pearl Thusi says ‘nope’ to ever working at Metro FM

Yoh: Pearl Thusi says ‘nope’ to ever working at Metro FM

Entertainment

5 years ago

Khaya Mthethwa reflects on his life after divorcing Ntando Kunene: "I have struggled"

Khaya Mthethwa reflects on his life after divorcing Ntando Kunene: "I have struggled"

Entertainment

5 years ago

Babes Wodumo still at war, throws shade at mother in law

Babes Wodumo still at war, throws shade at mother in law

Entertainment

5 years ago

Halala: Actress Thuso Mbedu bags international nomination for 'The Underground Railroad'

Halala: Actress Thuso Mbedu bags international nomination for 'The Underground Railroad'

Entertainment

5 years ago

Ronaldo reportedly ready to sell Trump's Tower house following attack by fans

Ronaldo reportedly ready to sell Trump's Tower house following attack by fans

World

5 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly willing to sell his Trump Tower apartment at a $10million loss after he was slammed by fans for his links to the ex-President.

Kim Kardashian celebrates daughter North as she turns 8 years old: “My 1st born baby”

Kim Kardashian celebrates daughter North as she turns 8 years old: “My 1st born baby”

World

5 years ago

Kim Kardashian shared a series of mommy-daughter photos to celebrate North's eighth birthday while praising her for being the most stylish and creative person.

'Uzalo' actor Cebo Mthembu fears for his life, allegedly threatened by ex

'Uzalo' actor Cebo Mthembu fears for his life, allegedly threatened by ex

Entertainment

5 years ago

Uzalo actor Cebolenkosi Mhembu has been forced to file a protection order against his ex girlfriend. The actor claims the woman threatened and stalked him.

Vusi Nova shows off stunning girlfriend: “Isn’t she lovely”

Vusi Nova shows off stunning girlfriend: “Isn’t she lovely”

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African vocalist Vusi Nova recently took to social media to show off his beautiful girl. Many Mzansi social media users complimented the gorgeous couple.

Oops: DJ Sbu called out after slamming Level 3 restrictions

Oops: DJ Sbu called out after slamming Level 3 restrictions

Entertainment

5 years ago

Media personality DJ Sbu was given a taste of his own medicine after he called President Cyril Ramaphosa out over the new Alert Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions.

Ntsiki Mazwai backs Pearl Modiadie amid sexual harassment claims

Ntsiki Mazwai backs Pearl Modiadie amid sexual harassment claims

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African media personality Ntsiki Mazwai has lent her support to Pearl Modiadie. The former Metro FM presenter accused her manager of sexual harassment.

Thokoza Gogo: Ntsiki Mazwai reveals she’s in sangoma training

Thokoza Gogo: Ntsiki Mazwai reveals she’s in sangoma training

Entertainment

5 years ago

Ntsiki Mazwai has revealed that she is training to become a sangoma. The media personality also added that her ancestors are very strict about her hairstyles.

Babes Wodumo And Mampintsha welcome baby: Sponji is here

Babes Wodumo And Mampintsha welcome baby: Sponji is here

Entertainment

5 years ago

Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha have welcomed their bundle of joy to the world. The famous gqom pair were congratulated by industry peers and excited Mzansi fans.

Somizi Mhlongo dragged for wearing school uniform on Youth Day

Somizi Mhlongo dragged for wearing school uniform on Youth Day

Entertainment

5 years ago

Somizi Mhlongo was dragged by social media users after he decided to wear a uniform to commemorate Youth Day today. Many felt there was nothing to celebrate.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle