Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Education: BA, University of Cape Town (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)

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 Current Affairs at Briefly News (joined in 2019). She holds 3 degrees from the University of Cape Town and the University of KZN and short course certificates from Yale and UCL. She has 14 years of experience in journalism, 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

1495 articles published since 02 Jan 2019

Author's articles

Da Les responds to AKA rumours: “I choose to focus on the future”

Da Les responds to AKA rumours: “I choose to focus on the future”

Entertainment

4 years ago

Hawu: Kelly Khumalo instructs SAMAs to remove her song nominations

Hawu: Kelly Khumalo instructs SAMAs to remove her song nominations

Entertainment

4 years ago

From 'Classic Man' to 'Aquaman': Fans drool as Jidenna puts body art on display

From 'Classic Man' to 'Aquaman': Fans drool as Jidenna puts body art on display

World

4 years ago

Local YouTuber continues to mock Bonang Matheba: “Keep going”

Local YouTuber continues to mock Bonang Matheba: “Keep going”

Entertainment

4 years ago

SA congratulates Naomi Campbell on becoming a mom: "Amandla"

SA congratulates Naomi Campbell on becoming a mom: "Amandla"

Entertainment

4 years ago

Medical aids in trouble as calls grow for assets to be transferred to NHI

Medical aids in trouble as calls grow for assets to be transferred to NHI

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Activist group increases call to #MuteAKA as more info emerges

Activist group increases call to #MuteAKA as more info emerges

Entertainment

4 years ago

An anti-GBV group is continuing their call to have AKA's music muted. The group believe that the rapper is not being honest about what happened to Nelli Tembe.

Sjava reacts to viral pic of Naledi Pandor: "We need younger leaders"

Sjava reacts to viral pic of Naledi Pandor: "We need younger leaders"

Entertainment

4 years ago

South African rapper and singer Sjava has weighed in on a picture of Minister Naledi Pandor. The now-viral picture shows her standing with very swollen feet.

Da Les’ baby momma shares steamy pic amid cheating rumours

Da Les’ baby momma shares steamy pic amid cheating rumours

Entertainment

4 years ago

Da Les and his baby momma Aurea Alexander have shown the world that they remain unshaken by rumours of infidelity in their relationship by posting a lit pic.

Prince Kaybee refuses to sue controversial blogger: "It's all love"

Prince Kaybee refuses to sue controversial blogger: "It's all love"

Entertainment

4 years ago

Rea Gopane is one messy YouTuber. The 22-year-old seems to also have had some defamatory words to say about Prince Kaybee, lucky for him, Prince refuses to sue.

Kwesta reflects on his music business mistakes: "I take full responsibility"

Kwesta reflects on his music business mistakes: "I take full responsibility"

Entertainment

4 years ago

Kwesta recently chatted to Briefly News about the drama that resulted in Nota Baloyi calling him out online. He acknowledged the mistakes he made while growing.

Accountability or bullying: Mzansi divided over Bonang suing young vlogger

Accountability or bullying: Mzansi divided over Bonang suing young vlogger

Entertainment

4 years ago

Bonang Matheba slapped a lawsuit on a young vlogger who accused her of abusing drugs. She still insists on getting her money even after an apology was issued.

Hawu: Da Les song allegedly addresses AKA’s huge betrayal

Hawu: Da Les song allegedly addresses AKA’s huge betrayal

Entertainment

4 years ago

Rapper Da Les allegedly has a song out which addresses the allegations that AKA hooked up with his baby mama. Mzansi peeps have gone totally berserk over it.

Heineken weighs up buying Distell, manufacturer of Hunter's and Savanna

Heineken weighs up buying Distell, manufacturer of Hunter's and Savanna

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Heineken is seeking to purchase a large majority of local alcohol manufacturer, Distell. According to the company, Heineken approached them with the deal.

DJ Zinhle: Mzansi shows love and appreciation to 'humble' musician

DJ Zinhle: Mzansi shows love and appreciation to 'humble' musician

Entertainment

4 years ago

South African media personality DJ Zinhle Jiyane trended on social media on Tuesday morning as Mzansi showed love to her amid the ongoing AKA and Bonang drama.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle