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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

Surprised woman delivers triplets after suffering 3 miscarriages

Surprised woman delivers triplets after suffering 3 miscarriages

World

5 years ago

Prince Kaybee admits to cheating, disputes hating black women

Prince Kaybee admits to cheating, disputes hating black women

Entertainment

5 years ago

Speedy denies being broke, gets ready to make music comeback

Speedy denies being broke, gets ready to make music comeback

Entertainment

5 years ago

Lol: Donkey takes cheeky bite at Mzansi dancer Zodwa Wabantu's skirt in video

Lol: Donkey takes cheeky bite at Mzansi dancer Zodwa Wabantu's skirt in video

Entertainment

5 years ago

From Limpopo to New York: Master KG flying high on billboard

From Limpopo to New York: Master KG flying high on billboard

Entertainment

5 years ago

Like momma, like son: Kelly Khumalo shares cute pic with her love

Like momma, like son: Kelly Khumalo shares cute pic with her love

Entertainment

5 years ago

Top investment projects that promise new jobs for Mzansi

Top investment projects that promise new jobs for Mzansi

Business and Economy

5 years ago

The economic climate in Mzansi has been negatively affected by various factors including the pandemic. Investment projects have promised to help with jobs.

Cassper Nyovest reacts to hefty price of new Rolls Royce: "Nah I'm good"

Cassper Nyovest reacts to hefty price of new Rolls Royce: "Nah I'm good"

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African rapper Cassper Nyovest was left shook by the hefty price of a Rolls-Royce. The luxury vehicle retails at a massive R400 million on a good day.

Drama unfolds as groom is blindfolded and asked to find his bride

Drama unfolds as groom is blindfolded and asked to find his bride

World

5 years ago

The groom could not see as his eyes were covered completely by a blindfold. He was given the chance to pick his wife by checking only the hand of the ladies

Kairo grows up: Young girl weighs in on DJ Zinhle’s fashion

Kairo grows up: Young girl weighs in on DJ Zinhle’s fashion

Entertainment

5 years ago

DJ Zinhle has taken to social media to share that her daughter Kairo has become very vocal about her fashion sense. Mzansi social media users were left amused.

DJ Sbu turns 42: Mzansi wishes media mogul happy birthday

DJ Sbu turns 42: Mzansi wishes media mogul happy birthday

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African media mogul turned 42 years old on Friday, 28 May. His South African fans made him trend on social media as they wished him a happy birthday.

Zizo Tshwete trends, gets mixed reactions after sharing preaching videos

Zizo Tshwete trends, gets mixed reactions after sharing preaching videos

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African media personality Zizo Tshwete trended online after a series of short videos were shared on social media showing her preaching the word of God.

Kelly Khumalo bags 2 awards for music: “This is really humbling”

Kelly Khumalo bags 2 awards for music: “This is really humbling”

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African singer and songwriter Kelly Khumalo recently took to social media to share that she had won two awards at the South African Afro Music Awards.

Bonang Matheba finally gets Covid jab all the way in New York

Bonang Matheba finally gets Covid jab all the way in New York

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African media personality Bonang Matheba has received her Covid-19 jab. The local celebrity is currently in America and received her vaccine on landing.

Yaas gurl: Thando Thabethe to launch very own shape wear store

Yaas gurl: Thando Thabethe to launch very own shape wear store

Entertainment

5 years ago

Mzansi media personality Thando Thabethe is doing big things. The stunner will be launching a store for her Thabootys shape-wear and underwear range. Halala.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle