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 Entertainment 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 over 10 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

1491 articles published since 02 Jan 2019

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Activist group increases call to #MuteAKA as more info emerges

Activist group increases call to #MuteAKA as more info emerges

Entertainment

4 years ago

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

Da Les’ baby momma shares steamy pic amid cheating rumours

Da Les’ baby momma shares steamy pic amid cheating rumours

Entertainment

4 years ago

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

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

Accountability or bullying: Mzansi divided over Bonang suing young vlogger

Accountability or bullying: Mzansi divided over Bonang suing young vlogger

Entertainment

4 years ago

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.

AKA cheated with Da Les’ baby mama: Nelli’s ‘relative’ drops explosive letter

AKA cheated with Da Les’ baby mama: Nelli’s ‘relative’ drops explosive letter

Entertainment

4 years ago

An explosive email released by MacG has revealed a new side to the AKA and Nelli Tembe drama. According to the letter, AKA allegedly cheated on the late Tembe.

Scoop Makhathi trends as Bonang Matheba comes for blood

Scoop Makhathi trends as Bonang Matheba comes for blood

Entertainment

4 years ago

Scoop has been trending on social media as many believe that he is next on Bonang's lawsuit hit list. Scoop is accused of telling people lies about Bonang.

Nelli Tembe: Disturbing details emerge of jealousy in toxic relationship

Nelli Tembe: Disturbing details emerge of jealousy in toxic relationship

Entertainment

4 years ago

Nelli Tembe has been painted as instable and insecure in recent reports released by AKA's friends to the media. Many have felt the reports are in poor taste.

Local YouTuber apologises after being slapped with R500k lawsuit

Local YouTuber apologises after being slapped with R500k lawsuit

Entertainment

4 years ago

The young YouTuber that Bonang issued a defamation lawsuit to, has apologiseed. Rea Gopane apologised to the media personality and retracted his statements.

Nota calls out Shimza for bagging yet another government gig

Nota calls out Shimza for bagging yet another government gig

Entertainment

4 years ago

Shimza has been accused by Nota and a few social media users of using his connections with government to secure tenders. The DJ has denied the allegations.

Yoh: Bonang sues local podcast host over cocaine abuse allegations

Yoh: Bonang sues local podcast host over cocaine abuse allegations

Entertainment

4 years ago

Bonang Matheba is suing a local podcast host after he alleged that the media personality was a drug abuser and that she introduced ex-boyfriend AKA to drugs.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle