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

Guess who’s back: Sello Maake kaNcube returns to The Queen

Guess who’s back: Sello Maake kaNcube returns to The Queen

Entertainment

4 years ago

Out and about in Hollywood: Nomzamo Mbatha lives American Dream

Out and about in Hollywood: Nomzamo Mbatha lives American Dream

Entertainment

4 years ago

It ended in tears: Mzansi weighs in on Somizi’s subtle hint

It ended in tears: Mzansi weighs in on Somizi’s subtle hint

Entertainment

4 years ago

Dr Tumi responds after being arrested for allegedly looting funds

Dr Tumi responds after being arrested for allegedly looting funds

Entertainment

4 years ago

African giant: Forbes shows mad love to Mzansi rapper Nasty C

African giant: Forbes shows mad love to Mzansi rapper Nasty C

Entertainment

4 years ago

Shauwn Mkhize celebrates 20 years in construction by helping others

Shauwn Mkhize celebrates 20 years in construction by helping others

Entertainment

4 years ago

Graduates surprise their university cook by paying off her mortgage

Graduates surprise their university cook by paying off her mortgage

World

4 years ago

Former university students surprised their university cook by paying off her house mortgage and also offering full catering services for her 74th birthday.

Trouble is brewing: Nota accuses Black Coffee of harassment

Trouble is brewing: Nota accuses Black Coffee of harassment

Entertainment

4 years ago

Nota has made some damning accusations against DJ Black Coffee. The controversial media personality believes that the famous DJ was behind his recent arrest.

“I want my money back”: DJ Maphorisa accused of scamming

“I want my money back”: DJ Maphorisa accused of scamming

Entertainment

4 years ago

A disgruntled woman is demanding her money back from Amapiano producer DJ Maphorisa. The Mzansi lady is accusing the musician of scamming her and her clients.

LOL: Zodwa Wabantu chickens out of hectic adrenaline rush

LOL: Zodwa Wabantu chickens out of hectic adrenaline rush

People

4 years ago

Media personality Zodwa Wabantu seems to have a fear of heights. The Mzansi starlet recently shared a video of her chickening out of jumping off a high cliff.

Hawu: Thandiswa Mazwai reveals that nobody is hitting on her

Hawu: Thandiswa Mazwai reveals that nobody is hitting on her

Entertainment

4 years ago

Thandiswa Mazwai has admitted that nobody is hitting on her. Ntsiki Mazwai's big sis did not seem too happy by this, however some peeps did not believe her.

"Rate him highly": Mzansi shows love to talented actor Warren Masemola

"Rate him highly": Mzansi shows love to talented actor Warren Masemola

Entertainment

4 years ago

Mzansi media personality Warren Masemola has been shown love by social media users. The local actor has been a gem on South African screens for many years.

Eish: Euphonik reportedly hits Ntsiki Mazwai with gag order

Eish: Euphonik reportedly hits Ntsiki Mazwai with gag order

Entertainment

4 years ago

DJ Euphonik has reportedly silenced Ntsiki Mazwai, who has been blasting him online and accusing him of being an abuser. The local DJ has clearly had enough.

Lionel Messi’s coach breaks down as he recalls 1st time he saw him play

Lionel Messi’s coach breaks down as he recalls 1st time he saw him play

People

4 years ago

Lionel Messi was born in Rosario and joined Newell's Old Boys aged six, before leaving his home country to join Barcelona age 13, but he had played for Grandoli

Ooh lala: Makhadzi drops ‘Mjolo’ with Mlindo The Vocalist

Ooh lala: Makhadzi drops ‘Mjolo’ with Mlindo The Vocalist

Entertainment

4 years ago

Makhadzi and Mlindo The Vocalist have delivered a song that deals with the ins and outs of umjolo (relationships). Mzansi fans felt they could relate to it.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle