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

1494 articles published since 02 Jan 2019

Author's articles

Unveiling the figure behind the troubling 'Big Brother Mzansi' scandal: Bravo B's story

Unveiling the figure behind the troubling 'Big Brother Mzansi' scandal: Bravo B's story

Celebrities

a year ago

The voice of 65k voters: Winners of the Briefly Entertainment Awards announced

The voice of 65k voters: Winners of the Briefly Entertainment Awards announced

Celebrities

a year ago

Sannah Mchunu moved to tears after Briefly Awards nod: "I'm still shaking"

Sannah Mchunu moved to tears after Briefly Awards nod: "I'm still shaking"

Celebrities

a year ago

Mbongeni Ngema: KZN government calls on The Playhouse Theatre to be renamed after late artist

Mbongeni Ngema: KZN government calls on The Playhouse Theatre to be renamed after late artist

Celebrities

a year ago

Economic Freedom Fighter's Julius Malema distances himself from MK Party: “Zuma is in denial”

Economic Freedom Fighter's Julius Malema distances himself from MK Party: “Zuma is in denial”

Politics

a year ago

Mbongeni Ngema: A complex legacy of artistry and controversy

Mbongeni Ngema: A complex legacy of artistry and controversy

Celebrities

a year ago

'Uthando Nes’thembu' star Musa Mseleku announces retirement from public eye: “I've done my part”

'Uthando Nes’thembu' star Musa Mseleku announces retirement from public eye: “I've done my part”

Celebrities

a year ago

Musa Mseleku has revealed that he's retiring from the public eye next year. The 'Uthando Nes'thembu' star hinted that there's something new on the way.

The Briefly News Entertainment Awards: Celebrating the stars who make our hearts shine

The Briefly News Entertainment Awards: Celebrating the stars who make our hearts shine

Celebrities

a year ago

Get ready for the glitz and glamour as Briefly News unveils its inaugural Entertainment Awards. Voting is now open across the various entertainment categories.

Attention men: 'The Real Housewives of Durban' star LaConco ready to give mjolo another shot

Attention men: 'The Real Housewives of Durban' star LaConco ready to give mjolo another shot

Celebrities

a year ago

Nonkanyiso "LaConco" Conco has revealed that she is ready to give love another chance after her failed relationship with former President Jacob Zuma.

4 Sho Madjozi-inspired braid hairstyles for your little fashionistas this holiday

4 Sho Madjozi-inspired braid hairstyles for your little fashionistas this holiday

Celebrities

a year ago

South African rapper Sho Madjozi has inspired children all over the country to show off their creativity through their hair during school holidays.

Sol Phenduka roasted by Mzansi for his silence during Shebeshxt 'Podcast and Chill' interview

Sol Phenduka roasted by Mzansi for his silence during Shebeshxt 'Podcast and Chill' interview

Celebrities

a year ago

Sol Phenduka is being dragged by netizens over his silence during Shebeshxt's 'Podcast and Chill' interview. The presenter revealed why he was silent.

Da L.E.S announces 9th solo album 'Welcome to 313' to mixed reactions: “Just retire, broer”

Da L.E.S announces 9th solo album 'Welcome to 313' to mixed reactions: “Just retire, broer”

Celebrities

a year ago

Da L.E.S is gearing up to release his upcoming album, 'Welcome to 313', after a hiatus. Mzansi isn't pleased with the news of the North God's return.

Billionaire mogul Diddy accused by former lover Cassie Ventura of abuse and sexual assault

Billionaire mogul Diddy accused by former lover Cassie Ventura of abuse and sexual assault

Celebrities

a year ago

Diddy has again found his name trending for unsavoury reasons. His former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, is accusing the rapper of decades of abuse.

Inside Musa Mseleku, Jacob Zuma, King Monada and Euphonik's polygamous Lives

Inside Musa Mseleku, Jacob Zuma, King Monada and Euphonik's polygamous Lives

Celebrities

2 years ago

Briefly News takes a look inside the complicated lives of polygamists Jacob Zuma, Musa Mseleku, King Monada and Euphonik. The famous men openly practise polygamy.

EXCLUSIVE: Jacob Zuma turns 81, credits long life to “holding no grudges”

EXCLUSIVE: Jacob Zuma turns 81, credits long life to “holding no grudges”

South Africa

2 years ago

Former President Jacob Zuma celebrated his 81st birthday with the youth branch of SANCO KZN and made a speech about his life and the current politics in SA.

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