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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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Somizi signs book copies for boss and her staff members

Somizi signs book copies for boss and her staff members

Entertainment

5 years ago

Meet the passengers on 1st ever private space travel trip

Meet the passengers on 1st ever private space travel trip

World

5 years ago

Andile Ncube posts some “happy” selfies, gets dragged instead

Andile Ncube posts some “happy” selfies, gets dragged instead

Entertainment

5 years ago

The Real Housewives of Durban show kicks off, Mzansi reacts

The Real Housewives of Durban show kicks off, Mzansi reacts

Entertainment

5 years ago

Somizi shares hilarious video of Vusi Nova, leaves Mzansi in stitches

Somizi shares hilarious video of Vusi Nova, leaves Mzansi in stitches

Entertainment

5 years ago

Kelly Khumalo: Singer gushes about her “gentleman” son

Kelly Khumalo: Singer gushes about her “gentleman” son

Entertainment

5 years ago

Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha share cute picture: “Bonnie and Clyde”

Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha share cute picture: “Bonnie and Clyde”

Entertainment

5 years ago

Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha recently took to social media to show off some couple goals. The pair posted a cute picture on Instagram and Mzansi simply loved it.

Zodwa Wabantu wants a man, tired of being the side chick

Zodwa Wabantu wants a man, tired of being the side chick

Entertainment

5 years ago

Zodwa Wabantu has shared that she wants a man now. The media personality said that she is tired of being a side chick and wants to settle down with a rich boo.

Popular US singer Halsey announces 1st pregnancy: "Surprise"

Popular US singer Halsey announces 1st pregnancy: "Surprise"

Entertainment

5 years ago

To the popular singer, her pregnancy news is one of the best things that has happened to her after having to battle with endometriosis in the very recent past.

Ntando Duma: Actress shows off gorgeous new natural hairstyle

Ntando Duma: Actress shows off gorgeous new natural hairstyle

Entertainment

5 years ago

The Queen actress Ntando Duma looked so cute when she showed off her new hairstyle. The Mzansi stunner is rocking short and natural hair and is looking great.

DJ Zinhle wishes mother happy birthday with adorable post

DJ Zinhle wishes mother happy birthday with adorable post

Entertainment

5 years ago

DJ Zinhle recently took to social media to wish her mother an amazing birthday. The elderly woman shares a birthday with Zinhle's ex boyfriend Kiernan Forbes.

Kelly Khumalo shows off her custom designed Nike sneakers

Kelly Khumalo shows off her custom designed Nike sneakers

Entertainment

5 years ago

Kelly Khumalo celebrated her birthday two months ago but is still getting presents. The Mzansi singer recently received a cute pair of Nike custom sneakers.

Sjava: Musician trends as Mzansi appreciates artist who keep it local

Sjava: Musician trends as Mzansi appreciates artist who keep it local

Entertainment

5 years ago

Mzansi social media users recently showed some love to Sjava. Tis was sparked by one user who appreciated how the musician always stays authentically African.

Makhadzi celebrates Murahu hitting 3 million views: “Aa wee”

Makhadzi celebrates Murahu hitting 3 million views: “Aa wee”

Entertainment

5 years ago

Venda sensation Makhadzi is celebrating another milestone. The singer's Murahu song has reached 3 million viewers on YouTube. Congrats to the dancing queen.

Cardi B fumes over cost of Covid tests, spends over R15 000 weekly

Cardi B fumes over cost of Covid tests, spends over R15 000 weekly

South Africa

5 years ago

Rapper Cardi B has complained about the amount of money she spends on coronavirus test for herself and team. The rapper said she spends over R15k every week.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle