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

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Africa is proud: Songstress Sha Sha scoops 1st BET Award for Zimbabwe

Africa is proud: Songstress Sha Sha scoops 1st BET Award for Zimbabwe

Entertainment

4 years ago

Ntando Duma responds to criticism for choosing The Queen over Isono

Ntando Duma responds to criticism for choosing The Queen over Isono

Entertainment

4 years ago

Celebs back Zenande Mfenyana as #ZenandeMustFall continues to trend

Celebs back Zenande Mfenyana as #ZenandeMustFall continues to trend

Entertainment

4 years ago

Kuli Roberts responds after being trolled about shopping at Pep

Kuli Roberts responds after being trolled about shopping at Pep

Entertainment

4 years ago

Zenande Mfenyana slams woman for giving unsolicited pregnancy advice

Zenande Mfenyana slams woman for giving unsolicited pregnancy advice

Entertainment

4 years ago

Mzansi reacts to Prince Kaybee's new single #Hosh: "Super smash"

Mzansi reacts to Prince Kaybee's new single #Hosh: "Super smash"

Entertainment

4 years ago

Zenande Mfenyana leaves Mzansi curious after threatening to spill tea

Zenande Mfenyana leaves Mzansi curious after threatening to spill tea

Entertainment

4 years ago

Zenandee Mfenyana took to social media to hint that she was about to expose somebody. Social media users were excited to get all the tea but were left thirsty.

Women in business: DJ Zinhle and baby Kairo launch face masks

Women in business: DJ Zinhle and baby Kairo launch face masks

Entertainment

4 years ago

DJ Zinhle is going into business with her daughter Kairo. The pair have taken to social media to show off beautiful cloth face masks that they will be selling.

Tyrese apologises to Mzansi: "You messed with the wrong nation"

Tyrese apologises to Mzansi: "You messed with the wrong nation"

Entertainment

4 years ago

Tyrese has succumbed to the pressure and apologised for his controversial post about South Africa. Unfortunately Mzansi SM users are not ready to let it go.

Goodbye Rachel Kunutu: Lesego Marakalla leaves hit show Skeem Saam

Goodbye Rachel Kunutu: Lesego Marakalla leaves hit show Skeem Saam

Entertainment

4 years ago

Lesego Marakalla is leaving Skeem Saam after 8 years. The actress made the announcement in a statement. She said she will be going back to school full-time.

Khanyi Mbau spills tea on former sugar daddy, Mzansi fans go crazy

Khanyi Mbau spills tea on former sugar daddy, Mzansi fans go crazy

Entertainment

4 years ago

Khanyi Mbau has left the nation entertained after she did an interview about Mandla Mthembu. Many were impressed by how good her narration of the story was.

SK Khoza sends message to Fergusons: "Everyone is just hating"

SK Khoza sends message to Fergusons: "Everyone is just hating"

Entertainment

4 years ago

SK Khoza has come to the defence of Connie and Shona Ferguson. This comes after the pair were accused of mistreating some actors from their show, The Queen.

Mzansi actor slams producers, SA reacts with #TheFergusonsFilms

Mzansi actor slams producers, SA reacts with #TheFergusonsFilms

Entertainment

4 years ago

Mlamli Mangcala has become yet another actor to call producer couple Connie and Shona Ferguson out. He claims they deceived him and made him pay to be on TV.

Most-watched shows: Skeem Saam topples Generations: The Legacy

Most-watched shows: Skeem Saam topples Generations: The Legacy

Entertainment

4 years ago

Uzalo remains the country's most-watched show with over 10 million viewers. Skeem Saam knocked Generations: The Legacy from second place with 9 million viewers.

John Cena: WWE star donates $1 million to Black Lives Matter group

John Cena: WWE star donates $1 million to Black Lives Matter group

World

4 years ago

John Cena has reportedly donated $1 million to the cause as the Black Lives Matter movement continues to protest around the world since death of George Floyd.

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