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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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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

5 years ago

Peeps question Shimza’s motives following controversial government cookout

Peeps question Shimza’s motives following controversial government cookout

Entertainment

5 years ago

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

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

Entertainment

5 years ago

Talent and positive vibes: Rapper Emtee takes over Namibia

Talent and positive vibes: Rapper Emtee takes over Namibia

Entertainment

5 years ago

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

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

Entertainment

5 years ago

Kelly Khumalo opens up about shutting door on sister Zandile

Kelly Khumalo opens up about shutting door on sister Zandile

Entertainment

5 years ago

Trevor Noah slammed after skipping Mzansi for his world tour

Trevor Noah slammed after skipping Mzansi for his world tour

Entertainment

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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.

Haibo: Pearl Modiadie opens up about sexual harassment at major radio station

Haibo: Pearl Modiadie opens up about sexual harassment at major radio station

Entertainment

5 years ago

TV and radio personality Pearl Modiadie has opened up about her horrific experience while working at Metro FM. She was allegedly sexually harassed at work.

Beware Mzansi: Somizi warns his fans against online scammers

Beware Mzansi: Somizi warns his fans against online scammers

Entertainment

5 years ago

Somizi Mhlongo has warned Mzansi against scammers using his Facebook account. The media personality said that he was no longer on the social media platform.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle