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

1494 articles published since 02 Jan 2019

Author's articles

AKA seeks grief counselling after tragic death of Nelli Tembe

AKA seeks grief counselling after tragic death of Nelli Tembe

Entertainment

4 years ago

Prince Harry finally arrives in UK ahead of grandfather's burial

Prince Harry finally arrives in UK ahead of grandfather's burial

World

4 years ago

Halala: Mzwandile Ngubeni bags new gig as host of ‘Love Back’

Halala: Mzwandile Ngubeni bags new gig as host of ‘Love Back’

Entertainment

4 years ago

Black Coffee speaks out against charges: "I did not assault Mbali"

Black Coffee speaks out against charges: "I did not assault Mbali"

Entertainment

4 years ago

Nelli Tembe’s sister Nondumiso pays emotional tribute: "Lala kahle"

Nelli Tembe’s sister Nondumiso pays emotional tribute: "Lala kahle"

Entertainment

4 years ago

Ntsiki Mazwai and Prince Kaybee share uneasy thoughts on Black Coffee

Ntsiki Mazwai and Prince Kaybee share uneasy thoughts on Black Coffee

Entertainment

4 years ago

AKA’s father among those who paid tribute to Nelli Tembe in prayer meeting

AKA’s father among those who paid tribute to Nelli Tembe in prayer meeting

Entertainment

4 years ago

The family of the late Nelli Tembe held a prayer meeting a day after she passed away. AKA was represented by his father, Tony Forbes, who spoke well about her.

Nonkanyiso Conco wishes Jacob Zuma and their son happy birthday

Nonkanyiso Conco wishes Jacob Zuma and their son happy birthday

Entertainment

4 years ago

Jacob Zuma's latest baby mama took took to social media to wish the former president happy birthday. The son they share was coincidentally born on the same day.

Amanda Gorman glows in Kente gown as she becomes1st poet for Vogue

Amanda Gorman glows in Kente gown as she becomes1st poet for Vogue

People

4 years ago

American poet, Amanda Gorman, dazzled in regal kente as she made history as the first poet to grace the cover of fashion magazine Vogue, for its May issue. Read

Soft life: Shauwn Mkhize spoils herself with R16 million gift

Soft life: Shauwn Mkhize spoils herself with R16 million gift

Entertainment

4 years ago

Businesswoman and socialite Shauwn Mkhize recently took to social media to show off her brand-new car. The TV star bought a luxury whip that's worth R16 million

Justice for Enhle: Activist group stands in support of Mzansi actress

Justice for Enhle: Activist group stands in support of Mzansi actress

Entertainment

4 years ago

A local pro-women activist group has shown support to Enhle Mbali amid abuse allegations she levelled against her estranged future ex-husband DJ Black Coffee.

Jub Jub reacts to death of AKA’s fiancée Nelli, gets dragged

Jub Jub reacts to death of AKA’s fiancée Nelli, gets dragged

Entertainment

4 years ago

Local rapper Jub Jub found himself in the firing line recently when he shared his thoughts on Nelli Tembe's death. Many felt that he should have kept quiet.

Exclusive: 'Rumble and Hum' tattoo artist opens up about the world of ink

Exclusive: 'Rumble and Hum' tattoo artist opens up about the world of ink

Entertainment

4 years ago

Lew Williams from 'Rumble and Hum' fame recently sat down with Briefly News to discuss his career and experiences in the field. Tattoos are more than just ink.

Dr Tumi returns to social media, gets dragged: God is exposing you

Dr Tumi returns to social media, gets dragged: God is exposing you

Entertainment

4 years ago

Dr Tumi thought he could just come back to social media after his recent fraud allegations. However, Mzansi was not about to let that happen for him. Yikes.

Heh bathong: DJ Maphorisa listed as 17 years old on Google

Heh bathong: DJ Maphorisa listed as 17 years old on Google

Entertainment

4 years ago

South African music producer DJ Maphorisa has left the masses very confused after it was discovered that he is officially listed as being 17 years old. Haibo.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle