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 Entertainment 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 over 10 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

1491 articles published since 02 Jan 2019

Author's articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

a year 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.

Exclusive: Anele Mdoda reveals she has a girl crush on Sithelo Shozi, "She reminds me of a younger version of myself"

Exclusive: Anele Mdoda reveals she has a girl crush on Sithelo Shozi, "She reminds me of a younger version of myself"

Celebrities

2 years ago

'The Masked Singer SA' producer and 947 radio host Anele Mdoda revealed at the launch of the SABC3 popular show that she has a huge girl crush on Sithelo Shozi.

Exclusive: 'The Masked Singer SA': Mzansi divided over Somizi bagging top TV gig days after returning to radio: "He is everywhere"

Exclusive: 'The Masked Singer SA': Mzansi divided over Somizi bagging top TV gig days after returning to radio: "He is everywhere"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Somizi Mhlongo was trending on Twitter following the announcement that he bagged 'The Masked Singer SA' gig. Fans are saying they need new faces in the industry

Sithelo Shozi bags 'The Masked Singer SA' investigator gig, Mzansi split: "This is so random"

Sithelo Shozi bags 'The Masked Singer SA' investigator gig, Mzansi split: "This is so random"

TV Shows

2 years ago

DJ Sithelo Shozi will join Somizi Mhlongo, Skhumba, and J'Something as the investigators on 'The Masked Singer SA'. Andile Mpisane's baby mama is grateful.

Exclusive: Somizi, Skhumba, and JSomething to be investigators on 'The Masked Singer SA'

Exclusive: Somizi, Skhumba, and JSomething to be investigators on 'The Masked Singer SA'

TV Shows

2 years ago

Somizi, Skhumba and JSomething are set to be judges on South Africa's version of 'The Masked Singer'. Mpho Popps set to be the host as Sithelo joins the panel.

AKA’s mom ready to be granny to DJ Zinhle’s baby, but for a price

AKA’s mom ready to be granny to DJ Zinhle’s baby, but for a price

Entertainment

3 years ago

AKA's mother, Lynn Forbes, recently shared her thoughts about DJ Zinhle's new baby. The glamorous grandmother i ready to take the role for the second time.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle