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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

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

5 years ago

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

5 years ago

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

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

Entertainment

5 years ago

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

5 years ago

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

5 years ago

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

5 years ago

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

5 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.

Buffalo Soldier: A look at the life and times of late great Bob Marley

Buffalo Soldier: A look at the life and times of late great Bob Marley

World

5 years ago

Celebrated reggae singer and activist Bob Marley passed away on this day, 76 years ago. The legendary performer left behind a great and unforgettable legacy.

Ace Magashule: South Africans wait for apology with bated breath

Ace Magashule: South Africans wait for apology with bated breath

South Africa

5 years ago

South Africans are waiting with bated breath to see whether the suspended ANC SG Ace Magashule will apologise to President Cyril Ramaphosa as per instructions.

Enhle Mbali seeks legal advice before spilling the coffee on estranged husband

Enhle Mbali seeks legal advice before spilling the coffee on estranged husband

Entertainment

5 years ago

Media personality Enhle Mbali has taken to social media to seek legal advice over how to get around a gag order. She wants to spill everything on Black Coffee.

50 Cent stunned over losing bid to buy a bottle of wine for R2.5 million

50 Cent stunned over losing bid to buy a bottle of wine for R2.5 million

World

5 years ago

50 Cent attended an event where he lost a bid to buy a bottle of wine for R2.5m ($175 000). He was surprised that there are people who have as much money.

Hard knock life: Sjava admits it’s difficult being famous, fans have their say

Hard knock life: Sjava admits it’s difficult being famous, fans have their say

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African media personality Sjava has admitted that he's having a tough time being famous. The singer said that being a celebrity is not an easy thing.

Bonang Matheba responds to being dragged into AKA’s drama

Bonang Matheba responds to being dragged into AKA’s drama

Entertainment

5 years ago

Media personality Bonang Matheba recently shared what she thinks about being dragged into the AKA and Nelli drama. Matheba made it clear she was not pleased.

Ntsiki Mazwai demands AKA’s music be muted on radio stations

Ntsiki Mazwai demands AKA’s music be muted on radio stations

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African media personality Ntsiki Mazwai has taken to social media to share her thoughts about the AKA saga. Mazwai wants his music boycotted by radio.

Say what: DJ Sbu leaves fans confused after asking for a car

Say what: DJ Sbu leaves fans confused after asking for a car

Entertainment

5 years ago

DJ Sbu recently requested that his fans buy him a car for his birthday coming up soon. The media personality said he has not bought a new car in six years.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle