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Kaizer Chiefs clear up venue confusion ahead of Siwelele FC clash

Kaizer Chiefs clear up venue confusion ahead of Siwelele FC clash

Football

6 hours ago

Pirates new signing earns high praise from Abdeslam Ouaddou after MTN8 heroics

Football

6 hours ago

Kaizer Chiefs new signing receives lifestyle warning after joining Amakhosi

Football

6 hours ago

Siya Kolisi hails Springboks veteran as ‘Grandpa’ after All Blacks victory

Rugby

7 hours ago

Rassie Erasmus reveals reason for late front-row switch in All Blacks victory

Rugby

7 hours ago

Viral clip shows officials discussing ID allegations involving Chidimma Adetshina’s mother

Family and Relationships

9 hours ago

Terry Crews goes viral for drawing hyper-realistic portrait of Simon Cowell

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11 hours ago

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Jackie Phamotse launches 'Bare VI: The Big Five Cartel,' inspired by General Mkhwanazi

Jackie Phamotse launches 'Bare VI: The Big Five Cartel,' inspired by General Mkhwanazi

Jackie Phamotse launched her sixth book in the BARE series, exploring a criminal cartel and inspired by General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's 2025 revelations.

Celebrities

a day ago by Moroba Moroeng

Naledi Aphiwe responds after being accused of body-shaming Londie's mum

Naledi Aphiwe responds after being accused of body-shaming Londie's mum

Celebrities

a day ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Department of Employment and Labour shares list of Gauteng Labour Centres that will be closed temporarily

Department of Employment and Labour shares list of Gauteng Labour Centres that will be closed temporarily

South Africa

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Kaizer Chiefs legend questions Brandon Petersen’s future after costly error

Kaizer Chiefs legend questions Brandon Petersen’s future after costly error

Football

a day ago by Ncube Harrison

R28.55 a day for food: South Africa's new poverty line reveals harsh reality

R28.55 a day for food: South Africa's new poverty line reveals harsh reality

South Africa

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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Rassie Erasmus warns Springboks stars despite victory over All Blacks in Cape Town

Rassie Erasmus warns Springboks stars despite victory over All Blacks in Cape Town

Rugby

8 hours ago

Hugh Masekela's son Selema once wished his father were dead to cope with his addiction

Celebrities

an hour ago

Hoërskool Lydenburg mourns loss of beloved learner in tribute

People

14 hours ago

How L'vovo’s viral video sparked Black Coffee, DJ Tira and DJ Merlon’s Art Legacy Fund

Celebrities

2 hours ago

Siya Kolisi showers two Springboks stars with praise after All Blacks win

Rugby

7 hours ago

Schabir Shaik dubbed the ‘longest-dying person in history’ in viral satire post

People

10 hours ago

Citrusdal Primary School community mourns death of 10-year-old learner

People

17 hours ago

“Your dad is dramatic”: Son films parents’ priceless reactions during first visit to chiropractor

“Your dad is dramatic”: Son films parents’ priceless reactions during first visit to chiropractor

Family and Relationships

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Trevor Noah shares gig guide for upcoming SA shows: "There's no more shows we can add"

Trevor Noah shares gig guide for upcoming SA shows: "There's no more shows we can add"

Celebrities

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Retired Hollywood baboon's new life after Hollywood movies

Retired Hollywood baboon's new life after Hollywood movies

People

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SAWS issues severe wind warnings and cold front alert for South Africa this weekend

SAWS issues severe wind warnings and cold front alert for South Africa this weekend

South Africa

a day ago

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Melissa Mahdeb: How psychology, tech and a love for people shaped her automotive career

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Melissa Mahdeb: How psychology, tech and a love for people shaped her automotive career

Women Empowerment

2 days ago by Tendani Mungoni

Video of Zimbabwe home demolition sparks fury among South Africans and Zimbabweans

Video of Zimbabwe home demolition sparks fury among South Africans and Zimbabweans

People

2 days ago by Rutendo Masasi

Former Operation Dudula leader says Nhlanhla Lux was sent by the ANC to destabilise movement

Former Operation Dudula leader says Nhlanhla Lux was sent by the ANC to destabilise movement

South Africa

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Kenyan medical graduates erupt in celebration after finally becoming doctors

Kenyan medical graduates erupt in celebration after finally becoming doctors

People

2 days ago by Tendani Mungoni

Schalk Burger And Hanyani Shimange Challenge Scrum Call That Hurt The Boks

Schalk Burger And Hanyani Shimange Challenge Scrum Call That Hurt The Boks

Rugby

2 days ago by Ncube Harrison

Officer's milestone car purchase impresses South Africans

Officer's milestone car purchase impresses South Africans

People

2 days ago by Rutendo Masasi

South Africa

Woolworths opens first Food Emporium in Fourways, shows it off in TikTok video

Woolworths opens first Food Emporium in Fourways, shows it off in TikTok video

14 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

TMPD officer Peter Nonyane turns back on wife in court amid R6 million fraud charges

TMPD officer Peter Nonyane turns back on wife in court amid R6 million fraud charges

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

"In style": Mpumalanga taxi drivers turn heads in dresses, weaves and nails for women’s month

"In style": Mpumalanga taxi drivers turn heads in dresses, weaves and nails for women’s month

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

3 EPWP workers arrested for selling stolen termination medication at Orange Farm clinic

3 EPWP workers arrested for selling stolen termination medication at Orange Farm clinic

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

KwaMashu CIT heist: Crowds rush to the scene after armoured vehicle is blown up in KZN

KwaMashu CIT heist: Crowds rush to the scene after armoured vehicle is blown up in KZN

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Northern Cape man, 22, gets 20 years for raping his biological mother

Northern Cape man, 22, gets 20 years for raping his biological mother

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

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3D model shows how glacier collapse triggered deadly Nepal Himalayan floods

3D model shows how glacier collapse triggered deadly Nepal Himalayan floods

a day ago by Tendani Mungoni

King Harald V of Norway dies at 89 after 35 years on the throne

King Harald V of Norway dies at 89 after 35 years on the throne

a day ago by Jim Mohlala

DIRCO contacts families of 6 missing South African tourists after Nepal floods

DIRCO contacts families of 6 missing South African tourists after Nepal floods

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Nepal mudslide CCTV footage shows devastating moment

Nepal mudslide CCTV footage shows devastating moment

2 days ago by Tendani Mungoni

Ghana's government rejects MTN's GHS20 million donation for xenophobia attack victims

Ghana's government rejects MTN's GHS20 million donation for xenophobia attack victims

3 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Four South Africans missing after deadly floods hit Nepal-Tibet border

Four South Africans missing after deadly floods hit Nepal-Tibet border

3 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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Education

SA schools face 4 major rule changes under new Bela Act regulations

SA schools face 4 major rule changes under new Bela Act regulations

3 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Educator vents about unemployment driving people into teaching on Pieter Kriel podcast

Educator vents about unemployment driving people into teaching on Pieter Kriel podcast

8 days ago by Jim Mohlala

SA mom in America details US school enrolment process for families

SA mom in America details US school enrolment process for families

9 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Minerva High School teacher suspended after Alexandra learners protest sexual harassment allegations

Minerva High School teacher suspended after Alexandra learners protest sexual harassment allegations

10 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Crimson education expert warns grade 9 learners against the prestige subject trap

Crimson education expert warns grade 9 learners against the prestige subject trap

10 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

‘Everything can’t be free’: Mzansi divided as R4.2 billion shutdown hits major SA university

‘Everything can’t be free’: Mzansi divided as R4.2 billion shutdown hits major SA university

12 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Education

Politics

MK Party's Gauteng mayoral candidates vow to fight corruption and crime, South Africans have doubts

MK Party's Gauteng mayoral candidates vow to fight corruption and crime, South Africans have doubts

a day ago by Byron Pillay

MK Party welcomes SIU findings into Nkandla, questions narrative around Jacob Zuma’s responsibility

MK Party welcomes SIU findings into Nkandla, questions narrative around Jacob Zuma’s responsibility

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Cabinet condemns killing of 5 councillors ahead of Local Government Elections

Cabinet condemns killing of 5 councillors ahead of Local Government Elections

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

DA Councillor’s viral video playing a game during Joburg council sitting sparks heated debate

DA Councillor’s viral video playing a game during Joburg council sitting sparks heated debate

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma stands by ANC money claims as Mbalula court fight begins

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma stands by ANC money claims as Mbalula court fight begins

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

GOOD Party fined R50,000 after court finds R900,000 donation was deliberately hidden

GOOD Party fined R50,000 after court finds R900,000 donation was deliberately hidden

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Politics

People

Dancing Gogo steals the show at SA night celebration, leaving crowd in awe

Dancing Gogo steals the show at SA night celebration, leaving crowd in awe

11 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

“Only South Africans know”: Mzansi woman hires quantum in Thailand because she missed home

“Only South Africans know”: Mzansi woman hires quantum in Thailand because she missed home

12 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

“You’re so cute, bro”: Joshua Rubin meets Zedan Johnson, SA’s 9-year-old rugby star

“You’re so cute, bro”: Joshua Rubin meets Zedan Johnson, SA’s 9-year-old rugby star

12 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Watch: Snake charges confident handlers in viral video

Watch: Snake charges confident handlers in viral video

13 hours ago by Rutendo Masasi

Cape cobra discovered in Paarl toilet leaves South Africa floored

Cape cobra discovered in Paarl toilet leaves South Africa floored

13 hours ago by Rutendo Masasi

80 undocumented migrants detained at Sunninghill construction site in Joburg blitz

80 undocumented migrants detained at Sunninghill construction site in Joburg blitz

13 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

People

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Business and Economy

Clicks launches new retailer to rival major SA grocery stores, sparking mixed feelings online

Clicks launches new retailer to rival major SA grocery stores, sparking mixed feelings online

18 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

Warmbaths owner forever resorts South Africa sold to Benus Trade and Invest

Warmbaths owner forever resorts South Africa sold to Benus Trade and Invest

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

“You now have to pay”: Gent discusses new charges for WhatsApp Business API users from October

“You now have to pay”: Gent discusses new charges for WhatsApp Business API users from October

3 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Remote work reality: South Africans have fewer job opportunities than other Africans

Remote work reality: South Africans have fewer job opportunities than other Africans

3 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Transnet puts Carlton Centre and 14 other SA properties up for sale

Transnet puts Carlton Centre and 14 other SA properties up for sale

4 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Opportunity for South Africans as SA ranks among top AI outsourcing hubs

Opportunity for South Africans as SA ranks among top AI outsourcing hubs

4 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Business and Economy

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Sports

Mamelodi Sundowns confirm star's departure as new challenge awaits

Mamelodi Sundowns confirm star's departure as new challenge awaits

a day ago by Raphael Abiola

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach hits back at Hugo Broos over Pitso Mosimane remarks

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach hits back at Hugo Broos over Pitso Mosimane remarks

a day ago by Raphael Abiola

Ex-Bafana staffer makes shocking World Cup revelations

Ex-Bafana staffer makes shocking World Cup revelations

a day ago by Raphael Abiola

Springboks legend reveals why Siya Kolisi's return could make the difference against All Blacks

Springboks legend reveals why Siya Kolisi's return could make the difference against All Blacks

a day ago by Raphael Abiola

No smiles as ‘final’ Springboks squad poses for team photo ahead of All Blacks clash

No smiles as ‘final’ Springboks squad poses for team photo ahead of All Blacks clash

a day ago by Raphael Abiola

Joel Stransky Gets Rugby’s Ultimate Honour Alongside All Blacks Legend

Joel Stransky Gets Rugby’s Ultimate Honour Alongside All Blacks Legend

a day ago by Ncube Harrison

Sports

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Who was Sigmond Galloway? All about Mahalia Jackson's ex-husband

Who was Sigmond Galloway? All about Mahalia Jackson's ex-husband

3 days ago by Alice Wabwile

Updated LLB law requirements at Unisa: everything to know

Updated LLB law requirements at Unisa: everything to know

23 days ago by Rodah Mogeni

Is Thet Thinn really Jared Leto's girlfriend? Details you should know

Is Thet Thinn really Jared Leto's girlfriend? Details you should know

a month ago by Favour Adeaga

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

a month ago by Jim Mohlala

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Gareth Cliff reacts to claims BEE costs SA R149 billion to R290 billion a year

Gareth Cliff reacts to claims BEE costs SA R149 billion to R290 billion a year

a day ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Oscar Mbo promises Shabbawama2k a car if he wins SASMA Award

Oscar Mbo promises Shabbawama2k a car if he wins SASMA Award

a day ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Rita Ora and Taika Waititi enjoy the sights in Cape Town after Kruger safari

Rita Ora and Taika Waititi enjoy the sights in Cape Town after Kruger safari

a day ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Tsontso and Mac Dee plan to buy R2.6 million house with cash

Tsontso and Mac Dee plan to buy R2.6 million house with cash

a day ago by Gloria Masia

Sikelelwa Ngubane shares emotional tribute to Menzi Ngubane on his heavenly birthday

Sikelelwa Ngubane shares emotional tribute to Menzi Ngubane on his heavenly birthday

a day ago by Gloria Masia

Sydney prank calls Tyla in viral video: "It was a prank on stream"

Sydney prank calls Tyla in viral video: "It was a prank on stream"

a day ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

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Briefly News' Rianette Cluley Takes Legit's AI Playbook to INMA Africa Summit

Briefly News' Rianette Cluley Takes Legit's AI Playbook to INMA Africa Summit

12 days ago by Felix Imoh

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

a month 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

a month 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

a month ago by Sibusisiwe Lwandle

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