Siphesihle Z Luthango

Education: Journalism and International Studies (Cum Laude), Monash South Africa (2018, 2020), Advanced Digital Marketing, Digital School of Marketing (2024, 2026).

Experience: Human Interest Writer at Briefly News (2025 - present), Intern Copywriter at Pineapple (2024), Content Creator at Floww (2023-2024), Human Interest Writer at Briefly News (2022), Junior Staff Writer at The West African Times (2021).

Siphesihle Luthango is a human interest writer at Briefly News. He has 3 years experience as a writer. Graduating cum laude in Journalism and International Studies from Monash South Africa (2018-2020), he has worked across various platforms, from online news and business reporting to digital marketing and content creation. He has written for The West African Times (2021), and Floww (2023-2024) writing human interest and business stories. Siphesihle has expertise in multimedia journalism, SEO, and digital marketing. Email: siphesihle.luthango@briefly.co.za

294 articles published since 05 Feb 2025

Author's articles

"I'm starting my channel": Lady flexes YouTube pay after 6 months monetisation, SA wants in

"I'm starting my channel": Lady flexes YouTube pay after 6 months monetisation,...

19 days ago

"It's the laughter for me": Man surprises bae with a trip to his ex’s home, SA entertained

"It's the laughter for me": Man surprises bae with a trip to his ex’s home, SA e...

19 days ago

"I love the second to last fit": Gent's Shein haul for teaching practicals, Mzansi stans the style

"I love the second to last fit": Gent's Shein haul for teaching practicals, Mzan...

19 days ago

"We're in trouble": Student complains about NSFAS rent withdrawal, SA understands the pain

"We're in trouble": Student complains about NSFAS rent withdrawal, SA understand...

19 days ago

"This dog is hell on earth": Calls to ban pit bulls grow after 4-year-old's brutal attack

"This dog is hell on earth": Calls to ban pit bulls grow after 4-year-old's brut...

19 days ago

"Are you still with us?": Woman's R5 ShopRite meal plug for students has Mzansi afraid

"Are you still with us?": Woman's R5 ShopRite meal plug for students has Mzansi...

20 days ago

"People do silly things": Safari group runs on foot from charging elephant, SA left amused

"People do silly things": Safari group runs on foot from charging elephant, SA left amused

A group of people had to run for their lives on foot after an elephant charged towards them. South Africans were amused by the scene and commented on the escape.

"Someone's salary": R4k grocery haul has tongues wagging, Mzansi stunned by prices

"Someone's salary": R4k grocery haul has tongues wagging, Mzansi stunned by prices

A lady showed off her R4,000 Woolies grocery haul and South Africans couldn't believe how pricey the items were. People shared their opinions on the cost of living.

"Will you wear wigs?": Lady loses hair after studying engineering for 5 years, internet left stunned

"Will you wear wigs?": Lady loses hair after studying engineering for 5 years, internet left stunned

A lady shared how studying engineering for five years ended up making her go bald. The internet was taken aback by the clip and blamed the university.

"Inside vs outside": Woman wows Mzansi with closeup of her shack, SA applauds interior

"Inside vs outside": Woman wows Mzansi with closeup of her shack, SA applauds interior

People across Mzansi took their time to applaud a woman who showed the outside versus the inside of her shack. South Africans loved the interior of it.

"Never doing this": Woman humbled by furniture assembly after online purchase, SA knows the struggle

"Never doing this": Woman humbled by furniture assembly after online purchase, SA knows the struggle

A lady shared the process of her assembling some furniture on TikTok and South Africans understood the struggle all too well. People shared their relatable tales.

"R40k for a 2 bedroom?": Monthly rental prices for CPT apartments have SA in disbelief

"R40k for a 2 bedroom?": Monthly rental prices for CPT apartments have SA in disbelief

A lady shared a clip online showing how rental prices in Cape Town have skyrocketed over the years. South Africans shared their thoughts on digital nomads.

"It's Dr Malinga in there": Entertainment bear going off at kids' party leave South Africa amused

"It's Dr Malinga in there": Entertainment bear going off at kids' party leave South Africa amused

A bear meant to entertain kids at a child's party had South Africans vibing along to his antics. The gent wearing the suit went all out and brought laughter to SA.

"It's Cyril RamaSpringbok": Tourist curious about people taking pics with Siya Kolisi

"It's Cyril RamaSpringbok": Tourist curious about people taking pics with Siya Kolisi

A tourist was sitting at a restaurant and was surprised why some people kept asking a man for some pictures. SA pointed out that it was Siya Kolisi through jokes.

"You the best": Dad helping daughter pull out tooth with a brick, Mzansi shows respect

"You the best": Dad helping daughter pull out tooth with a brick, Mzansi shows respect

A man got creative when helping out his daughter by pulling out her teeth with a brick. South Africans found the gesture sweet and applauded him for it.

Siphesihle Z Luthango