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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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Haibo: Ntsiki Mazwai throws major shade at DJ Zinhle’s new business

Haibo: Ntsiki Mazwai throws major shade at DJ Zinhle’s new business

Entertainment

5 years ago

Man who started humble barbershop business now flies private jet to meet clients

Man who started humble barbershop business now flies private jet to meet clients

World

5 years ago

Cassper’s baby momma shows off Khotso’s cool new skills: He can stand

Cassper’s baby momma shows off Khotso’s cool new skills: He can stand

Entertainment

5 years ago

Haibo: Somizi would not end relationship because of cheating

Haibo: Somizi would not end relationship because of cheating

Entertainment

5 years ago

Mama ka Sponji: Babes Wodumo shows off growing baby bump

Mama ka Sponji: Babes Wodumo shows off growing baby bump

Entertainment

5 years ago

Ice cold: Lasizwe remembers ex as Joburg gets hit with chilly weather

Ice cold: Lasizwe remembers ex as Joburg gets hit with chilly weather

Entertainment

5 years ago

Ntsiki Mazwai asks Mzansi for advice about her rude boss

Ntsiki Mazwai asks Mzansi for advice about her rude boss

Entertainment

5 years ago

Controversial poet Ntsiki Mazwai has taken to social media to get some advice on how to deal with her disrespectful boss. The local celebrity wants to quit.

Boss moves: Zodwa Wabantu to launch funeral service business

Boss moves: Zodwa Wabantu to launch funeral service business

Entertainment

5 years ago

Zodwa Wabantu is venturing into the funeral service business by providing a mortuary for the storage of bodies. Her announcement left Mzansi a little shook.

Cassper Nyovest responds to criticism of Amapiano single: "Written by me"

Cassper Nyovest responds to criticism of Amapiano single: "Written by me"

Entertainment

5 years ago

Cassper Nyovest has had to once again defend himself from criticism. A social media user claimed that he "ruined" a song by being on it and he clapped back.

Thuso Mbedu thanks South Africans for always having her back

Thuso Mbedu thanks South Africans for always having her back

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African-born actress Thuso Mbedu has taken to social media to thank Mzansi for the love they have shown her before and after her major Hollywood debut.

Man celebrates as he receives birthday cake for the 1st time in his life

Man celebrates as he receives birthday cake for the 1st time in his life

World

5 years ago

An African man has reacted with huge surprise to receiving a cake as he marked his birthday. According to him, it is the first time in his life he gets such.

Zodwa Wabantu meets Amapiano vocalist ShaSha: “I kneeled before her”

Zodwa Wabantu meets Amapiano vocalist ShaSha: “I kneeled before her”

Entertainment

5 years ago

Zodwa Wabantu recently met Amapiano vocalist ShaSha and it was clearly love at first sight. The excited Zodwa said that she kneeled before the famous singer.

Big Zulu vs King Monada: Mzansi fans start taking bets on match

Big Zulu vs King Monada: Mzansi fans start taking bets on match

Entertainment

5 years ago

Mzansi social media users have started taking bets in the boxing match between King Monada and Big Zulu. Many boxing fans are leaning towards a Big Zulu win.

Mzansi reacts to DJ Zinhle’s hair business venture: "Big moves"

Mzansi reacts to DJ Zinhle’s hair business venture: "Big moves"

Entertainment

5 years ago

DJ Zinhle is trending online after making a huge announcement. The SA media personality launched her very own hair shop, selling top quality weaves and wigs.

DJ Sbu shares epic throwback: “Never despise humble beginnings”

DJ Sbu shares epic throwback: “Never despise humble beginnings”

Entertainment

5 years ago

DJ Sbu shared an epic throwback picture with his fans recently. In the shot, the media mogul was still a very long road away from his current fame and fortune.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle