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Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Education: BA, (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), MBA (2026)

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 the Current Affairs and Sports desks at Briefly News (joined in 2019). She holds a Master's degree and short-course certificates from Yale and UCL. She has 14 years of media experience, 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

1503 articles published since 02 Jan 2019

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Michelle Obama hails kids who recreated her inauguration outfit

Michelle Obama hails kids who recreated her inauguration outfit

World

5 years ago

Mariah Carey's sister sues for R19m over 'false' allegations in book

Mariah Carey's sister sues for R19m over 'false' allegations in book

Entertainment

5 years ago

Cassper Nyovest: Rapper shows off proudly South African brands

Cassper Nyovest: Rapper shows off proudly South African brands

Entertainment

5 years ago

Ncwane family confirms Nonku Williams had baby with gospel singer S'fiso

Ncwane family confirms Nonku Williams had baby with gospel singer S'fiso

Entertainment

5 years ago

Business Unity warns Ramaphosa over allowing Zuma to defy court

Business Unity warns Ramaphosa over allowing Zuma to defy court

Politics

5 years ago

DJ Tira shows love to his old lady: "Got it from my mom"

DJ Tira shows love to his old lady: "Got it from my mom"

Entertainment

5 years ago

Exclusive: Desiree Ellis opens up about surviving Covid and new vaccine

Exclusive: Desiree Ellis opens up about surviving Covid and new vaccine

Entertainment

5 years ago

Retired Mzansi footballer Desiree Ellis recently shared her Covid-19 experience. She chatted to Briefly.co.za about her experience with the recovery process.

Ayanda Ncwane shares sweet family photo but misses her mother

Ayanda Ncwane shares sweet family photo but misses her mother

Entertainment

5 years ago

Media personality Ayanda Ncwane shared a cute family photo on social media. The picture was noticeably missing Ayanda's mother who sadly passed away recently.

CEO aged 10 purchases old school bus to convert it into food truck

CEO aged 10 purchases old school bus to convert it into food truck

World

5 years ago

A 10-year-old boy, Micah Idris, recently acquired an old school bus to transform it into a food truck. He's on his way to becoming a successful entrepreneur.

Mohale Motaung claps back after troll asks him for title deed

Mohale Motaung claps back after troll asks him for title deed

Entertainment

5 years ago

Somizi's husband, Mohale Motaung, has had to once again defend himself from social media trolls. The actor was asked if he owns any properties in his name.

Pearl Thusi: Actress refuses to be pushed by Twitter bullies

Pearl Thusi: Actress refuses to be pushed by Twitter bullies

Entertainment

5 years ago

Mzansi actress Pearl Thusi refuses to be bossed around by Twitter trolls. The media personality said that she was "too ghetto" to let people disrespect her.

Tozama Mantashe: ANC MP succumbs to Covid 19 related complications

Tozama Mantashe: ANC MP succumbs to Covid 19 related complications

South Africa

5 years ago

Ms Tozama Mantashe is the latest ANC member to succumb to the deadly coronavirus. The late South African politician was an MP and sister to Gwede Mantashe.

Money moves: Zodwa Wabantu meets Kenny ‘Sushi King’ Kunene

Money moves: Zodwa Wabantu meets Kenny ‘Sushi King’ Kunene

Entertainment

5 years ago

Media personality Zodwa Wabantu recently showed off that she met Kenny Kunene. The dancer shared that she was working on something big with the businessman.

Kelly Khumalo shares message to future husband: No more kids

Kelly Khumalo shares message to future husband: No more kids

Entertainment

5 years ago

Mzansi songstress Kelly Khumalo recently took to social media to share a hilarious video. In the footage, the singer shared a message to her future husband.

DJ Fresh and Euphonik: Alleged victim accuses police of foul play

DJ Fresh and Euphonik: Alleged victim accuses police of foul play

Entertainment

5 years ago

DJ Fresh and Euphonik are once again in the spotlight after their alleged rape victim made another revelation. The woman claims the police leaker her statement.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle