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Resurfaced video of Anele Tembe standing on top of Hilton Hotel in Durban ignites debate

Resurfaced video of Anele Tembe standing on top of Hilton Hotel in Durban ignites debate

Celebrities

6 minutes ago

Musa Mseleku family returns: 'Izingane Zesthembu' Season 4 gets new co-stars and premiere date

TV Shows

16 minutes ago

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla levels serious allegations while defending AKA

Politics

an hour ago

MK Party defends Jacob Zuma's trip to India as a private visit

Politics

an hour ago

Judith Sephuma opens up about health scare that changed her fitness journey

Celebrities

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"Bless his hustle": SA impressed by Joburg entrepreneur who sells coffee on the streets

People

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“His confidence is commendable”: Little Aidan’s Afrikaans struggle has Mzansi laughing out loud

People

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10 people injured in Shembe Church building collapse, 5 allegedly trapped in rubble

10 people injured in Shembe Church building collapse, 5 allegedly trapped in rubble

A Shembe Church in eBuhleni Village collapsed on 13 July 2026, injuring over 10 and trapping at least 7 during a pilgrimage. Rescue efforts are ongoing.

South Africa

11 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

'The brave are being hospitalised': Ndlozi raises suspicions of Madlanga Witnesses' illnesses

'The brave are being hospitalised': Ndlozi raises suspicions of Madlanga Witnesses' illnesses

South Africa

11 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Text messages resurface: “Important questions” arise ahead of Tembe inquest

Text messages resurface: “Important questions” arise ahead of Tembe inquest

Celebrities

11 hours ago by Nicolette Marais

Zimbabwean comedian fires back as Lebo M insists he didn't lose $27 million lawsuit

Zimbabwean comedian fires back as Lebo M insists he didn't lose $27 million lawsuit

Celebrities

11 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

South African woman arrested with three-year-old son in Nigeria in possession of 5.75kg heroin

South African woman arrested with three-year-old son in Nigeria in possession of 5.75kg heroin

South Africa

12 hours ago by Byron Pillay

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Jayden Adams’ final messages with close friend surface after tragic death

Jayden Adams’ final messages with close friend surface after tragic death

Football

12 hours ago

ANC, EFF and MK Party unite in mourning Jayden Adams and Luqobo Makwedini

South Africa

8 hours ago

Limpopo businessman suspected to be Mr Moloto arrested for arson

South Africa

an hour ago

Three wanted suspects have been killed in a shootout with KZN Police

South Africa

4 hours ago

Gayton McKenzie shuts down Jayden Adams death rumours as family awaits autopsy results

Football

6 hours ago

Mel Viljoen levels serious allegations against Happy Simelane amid Tammy Taylor franchise feud

Celebrities

6 hours ago

‘The only home I knew’: Fola’s heartbreaking journey from SA schoolboy to forced return to Nigeria

People

2 hours ago

“Accidents happen”: Mzansi reacts after Influencer crashes R1.1m Audi in Pretoria

“Accidents happen”: Mzansi reacts after Influencer crashes R1.1m Audi in Pretoria

People

10 hours ago

AARTO demerit system explained: South African drivers face licence suspensions and cancellations

AARTO demerit system explained: South African drivers face licence suspensions and cancellations

People

10 hours ago

Gayton McKenzie reveals what everyone told him about Luqobo ‘Bibo’ Makwedini after his tragic death

Gayton McKenzie reveals what everyone told him about Luqobo ‘Bibo’ Makwedini after his tragic death

Rugby

11 hours ago

"Be safe bro": SA fumes as Joburg man confronts alleged drug dealers while SAPS vehicle sits nearby

"Be safe bro": SA fumes as Joburg man confronts alleged drug dealers while SAPS vehicle sits nearby

South Africa

11 hours ago

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"She looks angry": Sad-looking bride and groom look miserable during wedding celebration, SA stunned

"She looks angry": Sad-looking bride and groom look miserable during wedding celebration, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

22 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

Stowaway snake found on commercial 9-hour TUI flight from Mexico to London

Stowaway snake found on commercial 9-hour TUI flight from Mexico to London

People

23 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

Khanyi Mbau says the acting industry refuses to give her her flowers

Khanyi Mbau says the acting industry refuses to give her her flowers

Celebrities

2 days ago by Moroba Moroeng

Lebo M halts reconciliation with Learnmore after controversial toilet photo jockery

Lebo M halts reconciliation with Learnmore after controversial toilet photo jockery

Celebrities

2 days ago by Jessica Gcaba

UFS's death sparks fury amid former Mangaung Manager's alleged involvement, SA drags SAPS

UFS's death sparks fury amid former Mangaung Manager's alleged involvement, SA drags SAPS

People

2 days ago by Rutendo Masasi

Uganda's Freedom Square honours SA apartheid heroes, and woman asks why SA treats Africans badly in video

Uganda's Freedom Square honours SA apartheid heroes, and woman asks why SA treats Africans badly in video

People

2 days ago by Rutendo Masasi

South Africa

Western Cape councillor conveys condolences after spaza shop owner gunned down

Western Cape councillor conveys condolences after spaza shop owner gunned down

2 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Suliman Carrim Remains in healthcare facility ahead of Madlanga Commission appearance, SA debates

Suliman Carrim Remains in healthcare facility ahead of Madlanga Commission appearance, SA debates

2 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Johannesburg father denies involvement in disappearance of his 2 year-old child

Johannesburg father denies involvement in disappearance of his 2 year-old child

3 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

'Our wards are for patients, not plot twists': Gauteng Health's Madlanga Ward 13 wins SA over

'Our wards are for patients, not plot twists': Gauteng Health's Madlanga Ward 13 wins SA over

3 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

“Give him whatever he wants”: Mzansi melts over cheetah enjoying coffee with The Lionman

“Give him whatever he wants”: Mzansi melts over cheetah enjoying coffee with The Lionman

3 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

Phophi Ramathuba faces backlash after telling 'outsiders’ they are not welcome in Limpopo

Phophi Ramathuba faces backlash after telling 'outsiders’ they are not welcome in Limpopo

4 hours ago by Byron Pillay

South Africa

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Japan releases list of countries eligible for eVisa, SA makes the cut

Japan releases list of countries eligible for eVisa, SA makes the cut

8 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

King Misuzulu defends South Africa's immigration laws during meeting with Zimbabwean President

King Misuzulu defends South Africa's immigration laws during meeting with Zimbabwean President

8 hours ago by Byron Pillay

UAE confirms new 2026 visa rules, South Africans make the list

UAE confirms new 2026 visa rules, South Africans make the list

3 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Heartbreaking tributes for Zimbabwean mother and two daughters found dead in UK

Heartbreaking tributes for Zimbabwean mother and two daughters found dead in UK

4 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Former SAAF member sentenced to 6 months in American federal prison

Former SAAF member sentenced to 6 months in American federal prison

4 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Trump declares Iran ceasefire over at NATO Summit, petrol prices may rise

Trump declares Iran ceasefire over at NATO Summit, petrol prices may rise

5 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

World

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Education

Walter Sisulu University online application 2027: requirements and closing dates

Walter Sisulu University online application 2027: requirements and closing dates

4 days ago by Priscillah Mueni

Supplementary exams: All the important details you need to know

Supplementary exams: All the important details you need to know

4 days ago by Peris Walubengo

"SA uni standards are high": Mzansi reacts as gent rejected by local varsities gets into Harvard

"SA uni standards are high": Mzansi reacts as gent rejected by local varsities gets into Harvard

15 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Siviwe Gwarube threatens Tshwane with legal action after electricity disconnection

Siviwe Gwarube threatens Tshwane with legal action after electricity disconnection

18 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

"What an absolute star": Mzansi teen stuns nation with brilliant water project bound for Sweden

"What an absolute star": Mzansi teen stuns nation with brilliant water project bound for Sweden

19 days ago by Jim Mohlala

300 Undocumented children found enrolled at 1 South African school, sparking outrage

300 Undocumented children found enrolled at 1 South African school, sparking outrage

19 days ago by Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Education

Politics

Mayoral candidate Ntsiki Mazwai's remarks on immigration divide Mzansi

Mayoral candidate Ntsiki Mazwai's remarks on immigration divide Mzansi

4 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede joins MK Party as convenor

Former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede joins MK Party as convenor

5 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

SA applauds Mmamoloko Kubayi for refusing to apologise to Nigerian journalist

SA applauds Mmamoloko Kubayi for refusing to apologise to Nigerian journalist

13 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

"They are my favourite": Shopper shows affordable Lululemon and Victoria's Secret finds, SA wowed

"They are my favourite": Shopper shows affordable Lululemon and Victoria's Secret finds, SA wowed

3 days ago by Bongiwe Mati

Gayton McKenzie fires back at Herman Mashaba over free rugby ticket giveaway

Gayton McKenzie fires back at Herman Mashaba over free rugby ticket giveaway

3 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

EFF's Sinawo Thambo accuses SAPS of banning foreign nationals from Parliament Village

EFF's Sinawo Thambo accuses SAPS of banning foreign nationals from Parliament Village

3 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Politics

People

"This is art at its finest": Supportive husband markets wife's beaded ties, SA impressed

"This is art at its finest": Supportive husband markets wife's beaded ties, SA impressed

2 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

"About to become a millionaire": SA Techie builds 'FokOffMense' app to block spam for good, SA wowed

"About to become a millionaire": SA Techie builds 'FokOffMense' app to block spam for good, SA wowed

3 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

“Why haven’t we learnt from Afrikaners?”: Young man’s rant on economic lessons hits SA nerve

“Why haven’t we learnt from Afrikaners?”: Young man’s rant on economic lessons hits SA nerve

4 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

IsiZulu speakers debate Russian man’s phrase after Xhosa friend corrects his wording

IsiZulu speakers debate Russian man’s phrase after Xhosa friend corrects his wording

4 hours ago by Gloria Masia

Cyclist’s funny roadside moment with Zambia villagers leaves viewers smiling

Cyclist’s funny roadside moment with Zambia villagers leaves viewers smiling

4 hours ago by Gloria Masia

"Thank you Clicks... this is beautiful": Clicks staff's tribute to fallen rugby stars goes viral

"Thank you Clicks... this is beautiful": Clicks staff's tribute to fallen rugby stars goes viral

5 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

People

Women Empowerment Family and Relationships Confessions

Business and Economy

Financial expert warns SA retirees may underestimate inflation risks

Financial expert warns SA retirees may underestimate inflation risks

11 hours ago by Gloria Masia

SA airport lounge named best in Middle East and Africa region for 2026

SA airport lounge named best in Middle East and Africa region for 2026

11 hours ago by Gloria Masia

“Construction isn’t there?”: Mzansi reacts to TikTok video ranking SA’s most-quit jobs

“Construction isn’t there?”: Mzansi reacts to TikTok video ranking SA’s most-quit jobs

12 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

Fran Luckin and Roanna Williams join the Nedbank IMC 2026 line-up

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Fran Luckin and Roanna Williams join the Nedbank IMC 2026 line-up

3 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

SARS doubles VAT threshold to R2.3 million for South African small businesses

SARS doubles VAT threshold to R2.3 million for South African small businesses

3 days ago by Gloria Masia

Company cars may cost South African employees more in tax than expected

Company cars may cost South African employees more in tax than expected

4 days ago by Gloria Masia

Business and Economy

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Sports

Guinea ask CAF to move Bafana AFCON qualifier from South Africa as safety fears grow

Guinea ask CAF to move Bafana AFCON qualifier from South Africa as safety fears grow

an hour ago by Dzikamai Matara

Inside the life Jayden Adams leaves behind: Partner Aqueelah and daughter Allaia-Jayda left heartbroken

Inside the life Jayden Adams leaves behind: Partner Aqueelah and daughter Allaia-Jayda left heartbroken

2 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

What Pyramids FC are reportedly offering Rulani Mokwena has everyone talking

What Pyramids FC are reportedly offering Rulani Mokwena has everyone talking

2 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

‘No words to express my sadness’: Hugo Broos mourns the loss of Jayden Adams

‘No words to express my sadness’: Hugo Broos mourns the loss of Jayden Adams

3 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Rassie Erasmus reveals when Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu could make Springboks comeback

Rassie Erasmus reveals when Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu could make Springboks comeback

3 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Stormers line up another Springbok veteran to join Kolbe and Kolisi in major transfer coup

Stormers line up another Springbok veteran to join Kolbe and Kolisi in major transfer coup

4 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

Five job interview signs experts say could mean your interview went better than expected

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Five job interview signs experts say could mean your interview went better than expected

11 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Meet Jody Glidden: Lisa Hochstein’s boyfriend and tech CEO

Meet Jody Glidden: Lisa Hochstein’s boyfriend and tech CEO

25 days ago by Rodah Mogeni

My 18-Hour Labour Saved My Miracle Baby — Then My Husband Forged My Name to Give Her to His Mother

My 18-Hour Labour Saved My Miracle Baby — Then My Husband Forged My Name to Give Her to His Mother

a month ago by Ruth Gitonga

I Married a Widower With Two Little Girls – One Said: 'Come See Where Mom Lives' and Led Me Outside

I Married a Widower With Two Little Girls – One Said: 'Come See Where Mom Lives' and Led Me Outside

a month ago by Chris Ndetei

My Sister Raised Me, But Her Jealous Fiancé Slapped My Real Birth Certificate on the Dinner Table

My Sister Raised Me, But Her Jealous Fiancé Slapped My Real Birth Certificate on the Dinner Table

a month ago by Brian Oroo

My Husband Left Me When Our Twins Were Born Blind – 20 Years Later, He Came Back Begging for Help

My Husband Left Me When Our Twins Were Born Blind – 20 Years Later, He Came Back Begging for Help

a month ago by Racheal Murimi

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Entertainment

Tamia Mpisane shows off banging body, SA speculates: "Andile Mpisane fumbled here"

Tamia Mpisane shows off banging body, SA speculates: "Andile Mpisane fumbled here"

2 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

AKA’s relationship advice tweet about Anele Tembe goes viral again amid fresh debate online

AKA’s relationship advice tweet about Anele Tembe goes viral again amid fresh debate online

2 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Mpilo Mseleku promises the "realest" season yet on 'Izingane Zesthembu': "I've grown emotionally"

Mpilo Mseleku promises the "realest" season yet on 'Izingane Zesthembu': "I've grown emotionally"

2 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Cardi B responds to dating rumours with Maduka Okoye after Paris Fashion Week sighting

Cardi B responds to dating rumours with Maduka Okoye after Paris Fashion Week sighting

3 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

AKA's dad Tony Forbes says family has evidence ahead of Anele Tembe inquest

AKA's dad Tony Forbes says family has evidence ahead of Anele Tembe inquest

3 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Jay-Z cuts his hair and rocks Yankee Stadium with surprise star-studded guests

Jay-Z cuts his hair and rocks Yankee Stadium with surprise star-studded guests

5 hours ago by Nicolette Marais

Entertainment

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Editorial

Briefly News Wins Silver for EditorialEye at WAN-IFRA's 2026 African Digital Media Awards

Briefly News Wins Silver for EditorialEye at WAN-IFRA's 2026 African Digital Media Awards

3 hours ago by Felix Imoh

Briefly News' Rutendo Masasi Named Among 41 Recipients of 2026 INMA Africa Elevate Scholarship

Briefly News' Rutendo Masasi Named Among 41 Recipients of 2026 INMA Africa Elevate Scholarship

4 hours ago by Felix Imoh

Why I stopped chasing the front page and started chasing the newsfeed

Why I stopped chasing the front page and started chasing the newsfeed

10 days ago by Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Fact check: Viral Mayfair “foreign nationals attack” video onfirmed as old footage from 2020

Fact check: Viral Mayfair “foreign nationals attack” video onfirmed as old footage from 2020

14 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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