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

336 articles published since 05 Feb 2025

Author's articles

"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...

People

2 months 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...

People

2 months 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...

People

2 months 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...

People

2 months ago

"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...

People

2 months ago

"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,...

People

2 months ago

"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

2 months ago

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

People

2 months ago

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

People

2 months ago

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

People

2 months ago

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

People

2 months ago

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

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

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.

"You made my day": SA salutes man selling scones and offering wisdom on his "Graduation day"

"You made my day": SA salutes man selling scones and offering wisdom on his "Graduation day"

People

2 months ago

A man wearing a cap and gown shared some powerful words of wisdom while selling scones. South Africans loved what he had to say and showed some respect.

"I am so happy for him": Mzansi applauds gent becoming a firefighter, internet sings praises

"I am so happy for him": Mzansi applauds gent becoming a firefighter, internet sings praises

People

2 months ago

People across the internet celebrated a man who became a firefighter. The serious gent was applauded by colleagues and the internet alike for his achievement.

"Not 1.5, that’s a R450k project": Close look at R1.5 mil village house has Mzansi in disbelief

"Not 1.5, that’s a R450k project": Close look at R1.5 mil village house has Mzansi in disbelief

People

2 months ago

South Africans had a massive debate online after a village house with a value of R1.5 million was shared. People couldn't believe the price, while some did.

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