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I survived cancer to reunite with my daughter, only to find her stepmother erased me from her life

I survived cancer to reunite with my daughter, only to find her stepmother erased me from her life

Confessions

6 hours ago

Podcaster weighs in on Malema sentencing with bold claim: "Malema won't see a single day in jail"

Celebrities

8 hours ago

Anele Mdoda’s marriage under scrutiny following resurfaced cheating admission

Celebrities

8 hours ago

Mom installs baby monitor in son’s room and gets scared when she sees movement there

Confessions

9 hours ago

Springboks star announces retirement from professional rugby at 35 after decorated career

Rugby

9 hours ago

"Don't touch it": Namibian doctor walks through grocery store showing good and bad foods to buy

Family and Relationships

10 hours ago

Alex Manninger Dies at 48: Ex-Arsenal and Liverpool Goalkeeper Killed in Austria Crash

Football

10 hours ago

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Family and school community rally to find missing principal Philani Njokwe in Pietermaritzburg

Family and school community rally to find missing principal Philani Njokwe in Pietermaritzburg

A search is ongoing for Philani Njokwe, a missing Pietermaritzburg school principal, as family and community express concern for his safety. Social media reacts.

South Africa

18 hours ago by Justin Williams

Floyd Shivambu Slams Julius Malema Over Gun Conviction: “Childish Behaviour”

Floyd Shivambu Slams Julius Malema Over Gun Conviction: “Childish Behaviour”

Politics

13 hours ago by Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Julius Malema granted leave to appeal sentence after East London Court hands him five year jail term

Julius Malema granted leave to appeal sentence after East London Court hands him five year jail term

Politics

17 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Elon Musk’s Daughter Goes Viral After Sharing Strong Views on South African History and Culture

Elon Musk’s Daughter Goes Viral After Sharing Strong Views on South African History and Culture

US

17 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Ntandokazi Mzamo finally responds to pregnancy rumours: "It affected my confidence"

Ntandokazi Mzamo finally responds to pregnancy rumours: "It affected my confidence"

Celebrities

19 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

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Ultra-running champion passes away while running Cape Wrath trail

Ultra-running champion passes away while running Cape Wrath trail

Sports

6 hours ago

Mzansi erupts after Samke MaKhwela throws major shade at Thobile MaKhumalo

Celebrities

9 hours ago

"Even pharas are taking a jab at him": Phara gives an unfiltered interview about Malema's sentencing

People

8 hours ago

Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomes Julius Malema sentencing as South Africans slam DA leader's comments

Politics

13 hours ago

"Where is your morality?"Helen Zille confronted over Gaza stance in viral video

Politics

12 hours ago

Dr Musa and Liesl Mthombeni trend as Mzansi reacts to cheating rumours

Celebrities

21 hours ago

Ratanang Malema criticises Magistrate Olivier, SA confused by his Afrikaans and De Klerk comments

South Africa

9 hours ago

Homecoming Events presents Sun City Takeover 2026: bigger, bolder, unmissable

Homecoming Events presents Sun City Takeover 2026: bigger, bolder, unmissable

Entertainment

12 hours ago

Making Moves, the HONOR 600 Lite Launches with Metal-forged Unibody Design and a 108MP Ultra-clear Camera

Making Moves, the HONOR 600 Lite Launches with Metal-forged Unibody Design and a 108MP Ultra-clear Camera

Cars and Tech

14 hours ago

The IB Opportunity in Africa: How to Earn as a Trading Partner

The IB Opportunity in Africa: How to Earn as a Trading Partner

Money

15 hours ago

"Doing most of the damage": Joburg man reveals top 20 electricity users in your home

"Doing most of the damage": Joburg man reveals top 20 electricity users in your home

People

18 hours ago

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20 highest-paid players in Orlando Pirates and salary list

20 highest-paid players in Orlando Pirates and salary list

Top Lists

6 hours ago by Priscillah Mueni

All DStv packages, channels, and price comparisons for 2026

All DStv packages, channels, and price comparisons for 2026

Services

2 days ago by Nixon Aswani

Lucky Montana earned millions running PRASA — here is what happened to his luxury cars and fortune

Lucky Montana earned millions running PRASA — here is what happened to his luxury cars and fortune

Celebrity biographies

6 hours ago by Priscillah Mueni

Who is Kaitlin Sharkey, and what makes her relationship stand out?

Who is Kaitlin Sharkey, and what makes her relationship stand out?

Celebrity biographies

a day ago by Priscillah Mueni

Who are Maia Kealoha's parents? Meet the family from Kailua-Kona

Who are Maia Kealoha's parents? Meet the family from Kailua-Kona

Celebrity biographies

2 days ago by Favour Adeaga

MIL Changed My Kids' Diet — Then a Neighbour Said "Your Kids Say They Only Eat On Weekends"

MIL Changed My Kids' Diet — Then a Neighbour Said "Your Kids Say They Only Eat On Weekends"

Stories

a day ago by Brian Oroo

South Africa

NSFAS vs accommodation providers: Financial scheme defends itself from claims

NSFAS vs accommodation providers: Financial scheme defends itself from claims

11 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Video of man resembling former Johannesburg mayor Thapelo Amad shooting gun resurfaces

Video of man resembling former Johannesburg mayor Thapelo Amad shooting gun resurfaces

12 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

EFF members clash with AfriForum officials inside East London court after Julius Malema's sentencing

EFF members clash with AfriForum officials inside East London court after Julius Malema's sentencing

16 hours ago by Byron Pillay

AfriForum's Ernst van Zyl unhappy with Malema's sentence, says it's a major loss for lawlessness

AfriForum's Ernst van Zyl unhappy with Malema's sentence, says it's a major loss for lawlessness

19 hours ago by Byron Pillay

EFF appeals after Malema sentencing as supporters rally outside East London court

EFF appeals after Malema sentencing as supporters rally outside East London court

19 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Microsoft invests R5.4 billion in South Africa's cloud infrastructure to boost digital capability

Microsoft invests R5.4 billion in South Africa's cloud infrastructure to boost digital capability

20 hours ago by Justin Williams

South Africa

World

South African-born farmer in US says he's grateful to live in civilised nation, social media reacts

South African-born farmer in US says he's grateful to live in civilised nation, social media reacts

12 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Report shows that almost all refugees arriving in the US are white South Africans

Report shows that almost all refugees arriving in the US are white South Africans

21 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Trump claims he was depicted as a doctor and not Christ in deleted post, social media in disbelief

Trump claims he was depicted as a doctor and not Christ in deleted post, social media in disbelief

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

Britney Spears reportedly checks herself into rehab facility following DUI arrest

Britney Spears reportedly checks herself into rehab facility following DUI arrest

3 days ago by Moroba Moroeng

Pay to pray: Tech company launches AI Jesus which netizens strongly reject

Pay to pray: Tech company launches AI Jesus which netizens strongly reject

3 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Donald Trump depicts himself as Christ-like figure on social media after criticising Pope Leo XIV

Donald Trump depicts himself as Christ-like figure on social media after criticising Pope Leo XIV

3 days ago by Byron Pillay

World

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Education

"I'm overthinking this": Mzansi TikToker plugs 6 free Harvard AI courses that SA should know about

"I'm overthinking this": Mzansi TikToker plugs 6 free Harvard AI courses that SA should know about

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

North West High Court rules that English-speaking children remain at Afrikaans-only school

North West High Court rules that English-speaking children remain at Afrikaans-only school

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Mzansi researchers prove giant prehistoric insects could survive in our modern atmosphere

Mzansi researchers prove giant prehistoric insects could survive in our modern atmosphere

15 days ago by Jim Mohlala

A Complete Guide to Applying to University in 2026

A Complete Guide to Applying to University in 2026

15 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

Ekurhuleni primary school learner dies after wall falls on him during break

Ekurhuleni primary school learner dies after wall falls on him during break

20 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

How to Choose the Right University Programme for Your Career Goals in
South Africa

How to Choose the Right University Programme for Your Career Goals in South Africa

28 days ago by Briefly.co.za Branded Content

Education

Politics

Floyd Shivambu diminishes Duduzile Zuma’s political influence in spicy interview

Floyd Shivambu diminishes Duduzile Zuma’s political influence in spicy interview

10 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane threatens legal action against Julius Malema

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane threatens legal action against Julius Malema

10 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Julius Malema sentencing: EFF supporters and SAPS clash on the N4 in Mpumalanga

Julius Malema sentencing: EFF supporters and SAPS clash on the N4 in Mpumalanga

14 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

EFF celebrates as Julius Malema secures leave to appeal prison sentence

EFF celebrates as Julius Malema secures leave to appeal prison sentence

15 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

EFF feeds supporters outside court: 4 slices and a Coke

EFF feeds supporters outside court: 4 slices and a Coke

18 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Gayton McKenzie breaks silence on Julius Malema sentencing: “Prison is tough”

Gayton McKenzie breaks silence on Julius Malema sentencing: “Prison is tough”

18 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Politics

People

Girl in supercar impresses schoolmates losing their mind over whip in TikTok video

Girl in supercar impresses schoolmates losing their mind over whip in TikTok video

10 hours ago by Rutendo Masasi

We sent money for our son’s university tuition — he wasn’t enrolled and lived in an old trailer

We sent money for our son’s university tuition — he wasn’t enrolled and lived in an old trailer

10 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

I am adopted—on my 18th b'day a lady showed up & said, "I'm your mom, come with me before it's late"

I am adopted—on my 18th b'day a lady showed up & said, "I'm your mom, come with me before it's late"

11 hours ago by Samuel Gitonga

"They wanted to say, andizi": Domestic workers refuse to clean 10 dogs' mess, SA in stitches

"They wanted to say, andizi": Domestic workers refuse to clean 10 dogs' mess, SA in stitches

11 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

He was everyone’s favorite teacher until one student’s drawing exposed his hidden past

He was everyone’s favorite teacher until one student’s drawing exposed his hidden past

11 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

Teacher's outfit gets her compared to The Undertaker in TikTok video

Teacher's outfit gets her compared to The Undertaker in TikTok video

11 hours ago by Rutendo Masasi

People

Women Empowerment Family and Relationships Confessions

Business and Economy

Nedbank returns as Platinum Partner for the 2026 Top Empowerment Conference & Awards

Nedbank returns as Platinum Partner for the 2026 Top Empowerment Conference & Awards

2 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

"This is hilarious": Mzansi reacts as TikToker's R100 fuel price joke at Engen garage goes viral

"This is hilarious": Mzansi reacts as TikToker's R100 fuel price joke at Engen garage goes viral

6 days ago by Jim Mohlala

"Song of the year": Chicken Licken amuses Mzansi with new gospel-style track in viral video

"Song of the year": Chicken Licken amuses Mzansi with new gospel-style track in viral video

7 days ago by Jim Mohlala

"The scenery is beautiful": UK woman shows inside of first black-owned wine farm in Western Cape

"The scenery is beautiful": UK woman shows inside of first black-owned wine farm in Western Cape

8 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Inside SA company where employees earned over R2 million a year on average

Inside SA company where employees earned over R2 million a year on average

15 days ago by Gloria Masia

Nathan Kirsh to be richer than Johann Rupert after sale of Jetro Restaurant Depot

Nathan Kirsh to be richer than Johann Rupert after sale of Jetro Restaurant Depot

15 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Business and Economy

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Sports

Idris Elba stuns fans with surprise SuperSport takeover during live match as World Cup 2026 buzz erupts

Idris Elba stuns fans with surprise SuperSport takeover during live match as World Cup 2026 buzz erupts

13 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

2026 World Cup final to feature first ever halftime show as FIFA divides fans

2026 World Cup final to feature first ever halftime show as FIFA divides fans

14 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

CAF President Patrice Motsepe mourns Dominic Frimpong after a fatal attack stuns Ghana football

CAF President Patrice Motsepe mourns Dominic Frimpong after a fatal attack stuns Ghana football

15 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Johnny Davids dies at 49: RSG and SuperSport broadcaster’s sudden passing shocks SA media

Johnny Davids dies at 49: RSG and SuperSport broadcaster’s sudden passing shocks SA media

17 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Iran has to come: FIFA president confirms 2026 World Cup participation despite war

Iran has to come: FIFA president confirms 2026 World Cup participation despite war

19 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Etzebeth blow rocks Sharks as R60m value debate resurfaces

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Etzebeth blow rocks Sharks as R60m value debate resurfaces

19 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

I Sold My Business for My Sister’s Surgery — Then Her “Celebration” Turned Into My Worst Betrayal

I Sold My Business for My Sister’s Surgery — Then Her “Celebration” Turned Into My Worst Betrayal

20 hours ago by Brian Oroo

I Thought Losing My Dream Job Was Bad Luck — 5 Years Later, I Found the Email My Father Sent My Boss

I Thought Losing My Dream Job Was Bad Luck — 5 Years Later, I Found the Email My Father Sent My Boss

20 hours ago by Chris Ndetei

My son died before his wedding, but a toddler with his unique eye colour just walked into my shop

My son died before his wedding, but a toddler with his unique eye colour just walked into my shop

20 hours ago by Brian Oroo

My Boss Used My Name To Lie About His Weekend Away, Then His Wife Called Me From The Emergency Room

My Boss Used My Name To Lie About His Weekend Away, Then His Wife Called Me From The Emergency Room

20 hours ago by Chris Ndetei

I Ran The Family Shop as They Went on Holiday, Then I Saw Them on CCTV

I Ran The Family Shop as They Went on Holiday, Then I Saw Them on CCTV

21 hours ago by Chris Ndetei

My Son Refused to Sleep in His Room — He Told Me, "The Other Mom Visits Me After Dark"

My Son Refused to Sleep in His Room — He Told Me, "The Other Mom Visits Me After Dark"

21 hours ago by Brian Oroo

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Entertainment

Julius Malema sentencing: Nota Baloyi targets EFF leader's late mum following ruling

Julius Malema sentencing: Nota Baloyi targets EFF leader's late mum following ruling

11 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Ntsiki Mazwai goes off on people celebrating Julius Malema's sentencing: "You just lost a leader"

Ntsiki Mazwai goes off on people celebrating Julius Malema's sentencing: "You just lost a leader"

11 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Musa Khawula rubs salt in the wound after Malema receives 5-year sentence

Musa Khawula rubs salt in the wound after Malema receives 5-year sentence

13 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Stoan Seate shares a video of Chicco Twala at Lamiez Holworthy's wedding: "Father of the bride"

Stoan Seate shares a video of Chicco Twala at Lamiez Holworthy's wedding: "Father of the bride"

13 hours ago by Rae Seleme

Viral video of Andile and Tamia Mpisane partying together resurfaces amid assault allegations

Viral video of Andile and Tamia Mpisane partying together resurfaces amid assault allegations

13 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Dr Musa Mthombeni capitalises on cheating rumours: "Might as well eat off the vitriol too"

Dr Musa Mthombeni capitalises on cheating rumours: "Might as well eat off the vitriol too"

14 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Entertainment

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Editorial

Green drop report 2025: South Africa’s water crisis could fuel food insecurity

Green drop report 2025: South Africa’s water crisis could fuel food insecurity

4 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

From George Fivaz to Fannie Masemola: A look at SA’s police bosses since 1994

From George Fivaz to Fannie Masemola: A look at SA’s police bosses since 1994

11 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Briefly News is a Global Finalist at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards 2026

Briefly News is a Global Finalist at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards 2026

27 days ago by Mariia Bohdanovska

Expert warns South Africa's water crisis could worsen without urgent action

Expert warns South Africa's water crisis could worsen without urgent action

28 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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