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

Bathong: Zodwa Wabantu slaughters chicken to help cure hangover

Bathong: Zodwa Wabantu slaughters chicken to help cure hangover

Facts and lifehacks

4 years ago

Andile Jali's wife dragged by Mzansi after social media post

Andile Jali's wife dragged by Mzansi after social media post

Entertainment

4 years ago

Thandiswa Mazwai announces new album 'Sankofa' and docuseries

Thandiswa Mazwai announces new album 'Sankofa' and docuseries

Entertainment

4 years ago

Brave cancer survivor gushes about marrying the love of her life

Brave cancer survivor gushes about marrying the love of her life

World

4 years ago

Miss Universe, Zozi Tunzi, apologises for insensitive past posts

Miss Universe, Zozi Tunzi, apologises for insensitive past posts

People

4 years ago

Collen Mashawana feeds 10k families in 60 days amid Covid-19 lockdown

Collen Mashawana feeds 10k families in 60 days amid Covid-19 lockdown

South Africa

4 years ago

Couple goals: Durban man buys his girlfriend Mercedes G-Wagon

Couple goals: Durban man buys his girlfriend Mercedes G-Wagon

People

4 years ago

Social media users were left with much to talk about after a video of a KZN man buying his lady a G-Wagon was shared. Many expressed excitement for the woman.

Beautiful houses in rural KZN leave social media users inspired

Beautiful houses in rural KZN leave social media users inspired

People

4 years ago

An online post showing gorgeous houses in rural KwaZulu-Natal is trending on social media. Many are inspired by the beautiful structures in the countryside.

Halala: Mzansi social media users celebrate gogo's 116th birthday

Halala: Mzansi social media users celebrate gogo's 116th birthday

People

5 years ago

A local man asked Mzansi to help him celebrate his grandmother's 116th birthday. Social media shared sweet words for the elderly woman and wished her well.

Grieving husband appeals for Mzansi's help to raise his 4 children

Grieving husband appeals for Mzansi's help to raise his 4 children

People

5 years ago

A heartbreaking story was shared of a man raising four children after his wife passed away during childbirth. He has asked for help from anyone who is able to.

Graduate sets new record as youngest person to obtain Tuks LLD

Graduate sets new record as youngest person to obtain Tuks LLD

People

5 years ago

A University of Pretoria graduate has set a new record as the youngest PhD recipient of his law school. He obtained the qualification at the young age of 25 years and 3 months.

Talented young DJ, 7, dreams of being the best in South Africa

Talented young DJ, 7, dreams of being the best in South Africa

People

5 years ago

A young DJ may be small but he has big ambitions. He learnt to play at a tender age and is now ready to take on the national stage.

Mzansi pokes fun at first-year student who brought headboard to res

Mzansi pokes fun at first-year student who brought headboard to res

People

5 years ago

A first-year student is abut to learn a hilarious lesson after moving into res with a headboard. A video of the incident was shared online.

Man shares video of gogo's first driving experience at age of 80

Man shares video of gogo's first driving experience at age of 80

People

5 years ago

A proud grandson post an adorable video of his grandmother driving for the first time. The sweet footage inspired many social media users.

Meet Tshilidzi Nenzhelele, who obtained PhD while living in mud house

Meet Tshilidzi Nenzhelele, who obtained PhD while living in mud house

People

5 years ago

A man has inspired Mzansi with his encouraging story. He managed to achieve a doctorate degree despite being poor and living in a mud house.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle