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

Pearl Thusi turns 33: Mzansi fans celebrate their Mama Panther

Pearl Thusi turns 33: Mzansi fans celebrate their Mama Panther

Entertainment

4 years ago

International flex: Master KG shows off triple platinum plaque from Switzerland

International flex: Master KG shows off triple platinum plaque from Switzerland

Entertainment

4 years ago

Meet the Mzansi mother who carries disabled daughter in a plastic bathtub

Meet the Mzansi mother who carries disabled daughter in a plastic bathtub

People

4 years ago

Ntsiki Mazwai slams AKA for going back to 'life as usual' after Nelli's passing

Ntsiki Mazwai slams AKA for going back to 'life as usual' after Nelli's passing

Entertainment

4 years ago

AKA denies being abusive, says leaked pics are out of context

AKA denies being abusive, says leaked pics are out of context

Entertainment

4 years ago

AKA pulls out of upcoming gig amid controversy over Nelli Tembe’s death

AKA pulls out of upcoming gig amid controversy over Nelli Tembe’s death

Entertainment

4 years ago

Mangosuthu Buthelezi plans to retire after land expropriation law is passed

Mangosuthu Buthelezi plans to retire after land expropriation law is passed

Politics

4 years ago

Prince Mangosuthi Buthelezi has shared that he is ready to retire from Parliament. The only thing that is currently stopping him is the land expropriation bill.

Kelly Khumalo has sights set on becoming a Zulu Queen, eyeing King Misuzulu

Kelly Khumalo has sights set on becoming a Zulu Queen, eyeing King Misuzulu

Entertainment

4 years ago

Kelly Khumalo is the latest South African celebrity to show an interest in the new Zulu King. The beautiful songstress seems ready to be the next Zulu Queen.

A look at how Amapiano has made the Mzansi music industry shake

A look at how Amapiano has made the Mzansi music industry shake

Entertainment

4 years ago

Amapiano has changed the South African music scene. The genre is being recognised worldwide as something that is revolutionary and uniquely from this country.

Calls grow for AKA boycott amid investigation into Nelli Tembe's death

Calls grow for AKA boycott amid investigation into Nelli Tembe's death

Entertainment

4 years ago

Calls have been growing to mute AKA from radio stations amid investigations into the death of Nelli Tembe. However, his father, Tony Forbes, has defended him.

Womandla: Ntsiki Mazwai lends support to Enhle Mbali amid divorce drama

Womandla: Ntsiki Mazwai lends support to Enhle Mbali amid divorce drama

Entertainment

4 years ago

Ntsiki Mazwai has reaffirmed her support for Enhle Mbali even after Black Coffee revealed that he was still supporting her and their kids. Reactions were mixed.

A look at Somizi’s luxury car collection worth nearly R10 million: Soft life

A look at Somizi’s luxury car collection worth nearly R10 million: Soft life

Entertainment

4 years ago

Somizi Mhlongo's luxury car collection is worth nearly R10 million. The fantastic fleet consists of a few Mercedes, an incredible Lambo and a super sporty BMW.

Tyler Perry discloses he hasn't been to mom’s grave since she died 12 years ago

Tyler Perry discloses he hasn't been to mom’s grave since she died 12 years ago

Entertainment

4 years ago

Actor Tyler Perry honoured Mother's Day 2021 by revealing that 12 years later, he's never gone back to the gravesite where his mother Willie Maxine was buried.

King Monada dragged for posting luxury car but refusing to pay 'papgeld'

King Monada dragged for posting luxury car but refusing to pay 'papgeld'

South Africa

4 years ago

Mzansi music producer King Monada was slammed by social media users for refusing to pay his child's maintenance. Peeps hold him accountable and want answers.

Black Coffee hits back at Enhle Mbali: "Take care of your bills"

Black Coffee hits back at Enhle Mbali: "Take care of your bills"

Entertainment

4 years ago

Black Coffee has slammed Enhle Mbali for what he calls lies. The music producer said that he has been paying Enhle monthly to take care of the bills at home.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle