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

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Mzansi pulls up old post by Dr Tumi: “The maths is mathsing”

Mzansi pulls up old post by Dr Tumi: “The maths is mathsing”

Entertainment

4 years ago

Lindsey Bonsu: Meet the 19-year-old student with presidential ambitions

Lindsey Bonsu: Meet the 19-year-old student with presidential ambitions

People

4 years ago

Beautiful 5-year-old girl shines, wins Miss Toddler USA 2021

Beautiful 5-year-old girl shines, wins Miss Toddler USA 2021

People

4 years ago

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

Dr Tumi has responded to the allegations of fraud levelled against him. The singer and his wife were arrested and released on bail due tot he fraud charges.

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

Nasty C has been recognised by Forbes Africa for his talents and innovation in the industry. The Mzansi rapper has been acknowledged as an icon in his craft.

Shauwn Mkhize celebrates 20 years in construction by helping others

Shauwn Mkhize celebrates 20 years in construction by helping others

Entertainment

4 years ago

Media personality Shauwn Mkhize is celebrating 20 years in the construction industry. She has pledged to build 20 houses for disadvantaged families in Mzansi.

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.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle