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

Heh banna: Maps Maponyane disturbed by bat appearing in room

Heh banna: Maps Maponyane disturbed by bat appearing in room

Entertainment

4 years ago

Level up: Qwabe twins glow up leaves Mzansi fans impressed

Level up: Qwabe twins glow up leaves Mzansi fans impressed

Entertainment

4 years ago

Shauwn Mkhize proud of son for holding multiple positions

Shauwn Mkhize proud of son for holding multiple positions

Entertainment

4 years ago

Black 'eggselence': Zodwa Wabantu shows off her chicken stock

Black 'eggselence': Zodwa Wabantu shows off her chicken stock

Entertainment

4 years ago

Young man goes from mud hut to brand new home worth R400 000

People

4 years ago

Thuso Mbedu: Mzansi marvels at actress’ incredible talent

Thuso Mbedu: Mzansi marvels at actress’ incredible talent

Entertainment

4 years ago

Winning women: Boity and mom raise R50k in fight against GBV

Winning women: Boity and mom raise R50k in fight against GBV

Entertainment

4 years ago

Boity Thulo, together with her mother, have raised R50 000 in the fight against gender-based violence. The pair donated the money to a centre that helps ladies.

Kelly Khumalo slams 'Black Twitter': "This country endorses bullying"

Kelly Khumalo slams 'Black Twitter': "This country endorses bullying"

Entertainment

4 years ago

Kelly Khumalo has called out the bullying that occurs on social media. The singer said that children look at their parents doing it online and do it to others.

Kiernan Forbes trends as Mzansi weighs in on statement: "Strength to you"

Kiernan Forbes trends as Mzansi weighs in on statement: "Strength to you"

Entertainment

4 years ago

Kiernan Forbes trended on social media all of Friday morning and afternoon as Mzansi digested the statement he released about the tragic passing of Anele Tembe.

AKA breaks silence after Nelli Tembe’s passing: “I’m heartbroken”

AKA breaks silence after Nelli Tembe’s passing: “I’m heartbroken”

Entertainment

4 years ago

Kiernan Forbes has broken his silence following the passing of Anele Tembe earlier this month. The rapper said he was still in grief and would focus on healing.

Murdah Bongz woos DJ Zinhle with lavish outdoor breakfast

Murdah Bongz woos DJ Zinhle with lavish outdoor breakfast

Entertainment

4 years ago

Murdah Bongz is going out of his way to make DJ Zinhle feel special. He recently treated her to some breakfast outdoors complete with lavish table decorations.

Kim Kardashian thrilled after finding out her family inspired Bridgerton's style

Kim Kardashian thrilled after finding out her family inspired Bridgerton's style

World

4 years ago

Kim Kardashian found out that her family inspired Bridgerton's Featherington's fashion style.She wants to join the actresses in one of their fitting sessions.

Multi talented: Muvhango's Vho Susan features in hot new song, 'I Don’t Mind'

Multi talented: Muvhango's Vho Susan features in hot new song, 'I Don’t Mind'

Entertainment

4 years ago

Muvhango's Vho Susan has been featured on a song that will be on Dr Frank's new album. The local actress enjoys singing and also uses the platform to preach.

Putuma Tiso opens up about life amid pandemic: “Tough but God is good”

Putuma Tiso opens up about life amid pandemic: “Tough but God is good”

South Africa

4 years ago

Putuma Tiso recently had a chat with Briefly News about what she has been up to since the pandemic hit. The singer revealed that things times have been hard.

Fact or fiction: Zakwe says Cassper Nyovest is an underrated lyricist

Fact or fiction: Zakwe says Cassper Nyovest is an underrated lyricist

Entertainment

4 years ago

Zakwe recently called Cassper Nyovest a good rapper. This led to fierce debate among hip hop fans as the general opinion is that Cassper is not that great.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle