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"You've got 60 days": Gent discusses SA draft national AI policy open for public comment

"You've got 60 days": Gent discusses SA draft national AI policy open for public comment

People

2 hours ago

"Her self-esteem": Mum in South Korea shows how she is normalising being a foreigner for her child

Family and Relationships

3 hours ago

Geordin Hill-Lewis wins DA leadership race at Federal Congress

South Africa

5 hours ago

IPID releases report on Phala Phala burglary, flags two protection officers

South Africa

7 hours ago

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

Feature

7 hours ago

"It's surreal": US gent skateboarding to Cape Town from Uganda has Mzansi rallying behind him

People

7 hours ago

US-Iran negotiations collapse after 21 hours in Islamabad, Vance confirms

US

8 hours ago

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Boity Thulo leaves fans breathless in viral vacation snaps: "Body is a solid 10"

Boity Thulo leaves fans breathless in viral vacation snaps: "Body is a solid 10"

Media personality and entrepreneur Boity Thulo once again set social media ablaze with her latest vacation content featuring stunning swimsuit pictures.

Celebrities

2 days ago by Moroba Moroeng

Government moves a step closer towards decriminalising sex work in South Africa

Government moves a step closer towards decriminalising sex work in South Africa

South Africa

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Pretoria Rugby Club faces demolition as Tshwane row puts century-old legacy at risk

Pretoria Rugby Club faces demolition as Tshwane row puts century-old legacy at risk

Rugby

2 days ago by Ncube Harrison

NPA welcomes conviction of former Pretoria midwife Yolande Maritz Fouchee

NPA welcomes conviction of former Pretoria midwife Yolande Maritz Fouchee

South Africa

2 days ago by Justin Williams

Iran says peace talks ‘unreasonable’ as Israel launches deadly strikes on Lebanon

Iran says peace talks ‘unreasonable’ as Israel launches deadly strikes on Lebanon

Asia

3 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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"No Apple Pay": SA woman shares hilarious culture shock after nearly getting kicked out of a store

"No Apple Pay": SA woman shares hilarious culture shock after nearly getting kicked out of a store

Confessions

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Thato Immaculate’s last post with Gash1 a day before her divorce announcement stuns SA

Celebrities

11 hours ago

Taxi drivers accused in deadly crash that killed seven family members, SA outraged

South Africa

6 hours ago

Corruption revealed: Key actions taken against police officers at Madlanga Commission

South Africa

an hour ago

Two years after my husband’s death, I sorted his garage—What I found changed my life

Confessions

4 hours ago

'Big Brother Mzansi's Thato and Gash1 breakup after 3 years of marriage, SA is devastated

Celebrities

23 hours ago

'BBMzansi' star Thato Immaculate clarifies why she divorced Gash1

Celebrities

19 hours ago

"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

Money

a day ago

Beyoncé's latest videos spark pregnancy rumours: "Is that a bump?"

Beyoncé's latest videos spark pregnancy rumours: "Is that a bump?"

Celebrities

2 days ago

Lekompo musician's alleged shooters to spend 8 days in jail

Lekompo musician's alleged shooters to spend 8 days in jail

Celebrities

2 days ago

'DiepCity' star Nompumelelo Vilakazi discusses her role in 'Isithembu sika Msongelwa'

'DiepCity' star Nompumelelo Vilakazi discusses her role in 'Isithembu sika Msongelwa'

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After My Teacher Kept Mocking My Essays, I Set Up a Hidden Camera — What I Recorded Got Her Fired

After My Teacher Kept Mocking My Essays, I Set Up a Hidden Camera — What I Recorded Got Her Fired

Stories

2 days ago by Racheal Murimi

“Being a teacher is fulfilling": Creative learners please 'Meneer' with amazing amusement projects

“Being a teacher is fulfilling": Creative learners please 'Meneer' with amazing amusement projects

People

a day ago by Jim Mohlala

"Taught the Quantum a lesson": BMW driver parks in front of taxi to stop it from cutting traffic

"Taught the Quantum a lesson": BMW driver parks in front of taxi to stop it from cutting traffic

People

a day ago by Jim Mohlala

“Eating my salary for dinner": SA couple’s R22K restaurant bill sends Mzansi into a frenzy

“Eating my salary for dinner": SA couple’s R22K restaurant bill sends Mzansi into a frenzy

People

a day ago by Jim Mohlala

"Please tell her": Activist dares Helen Zille to swim in Khayelitsha sewage pools in TikTok clip

"Please tell her": Activist dares Helen Zille to swim in Khayelitsha sewage pools in TikTok clip

People

a day ago by Jim Mohlala

All about Shamea Morton's first husband, King Solomon Smallwood Jr

All about Shamea Morton's first husband, King Solomon Smallwood Jr

Celebrity biographies

2 days ago by Favour Adeaga

South Africa

Minister Tolashe condemns sexual assault of 12-year-old in Soweto, suspect arrested

Minister Tolashe condemns sexual assault of 12-year-old in Soweto, suspect arrested

9 hours ago by Justin Williams

Manhunt intensifies for ninth suspect in Free State shooting case involving police officers

Manhunt intensifies for ninth suspect in Free State shooting case involving police officers

10 hours ago by Justin Williams

SA weighs in after major explosives seizure at Beitbridge border post

SA weighs in after major explosives seizure at Beitbridge border post

11 hours ago by Justin Williams

Durban welcomes 4 500 tourists aboard the Queen Mary 2

Durban welcomes 4 500 tourists aboard the Queen Mary 2

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Nine arrested for illegal harvesting in Robben Island marine protected area

Nine arrested for illegal harvesting in Robben Island marine protected area

a day ago by Justin Williams

Fatal single-vehicle crash on R21 claims life of Gauteng man

Fatal single-vehicle crash on R21 claims life of Gauteng man

a day ago by Justin Williams

South Africa

World

Melania Trump denies Epstein ties: Donald Trump ‘unaware’ of statement

Melania Trump denies Epstein ties: Donald Trump ‘unaware’ of statement

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Investigation underway after South African man dies following fall in Hong Kong, SA weighs in

Investigation underway after South African man dies following fall in Hong Kong, SA weighs in

3 days ago by Justin Williams

"SA is being bullied by the US,” Namibian MP challenges govt and SADC over silence

"SA is being bullied by the US,” Namibian MP challenges govt and SADC over silence

3 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again as Israel intensifies attacks in Lebanon despite ceasefire deal

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again as Israel intensifies attacks in Lebanon despite ceasefire deal

3 days ago by Byron Pillay

South Africans abroad praise refugee for bringing farming roots to the US

South Africans abroad praise refugee for bringing farming roots to the US

4 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Israel vows to continue attacks in Lebanon despite US–Iran ceasefire as death toll surpasses 1,500

Israel vows to continue attacks in Lebanon despite US–Iran ceasefire as death toll surpasses 1,500

4 days ago by Byron Pillay

World

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Education

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

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

10 days ago by Jim Mohlala

A Complete Guide to Applying to University in 2026

A Complete Guide to Applying to University in 2026

11 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

16 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

24 days ago by Briefly.co.za Branded Content

A-Z list of colleges in South Africa that offer social work courses

A-Z list of colleges in South Africa that offer social work courses

26 days ago by Salma Rashid

uMfolozi College courses, registration dates, online application, student portal

uMfolozi College courses, registration dates, online application, student portal

26 days ago by Bennett Yates

Education

Politics

Rooms in former Carletonville police station building rented for R500

Rooms in former Carletonville police station building rented for R500

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

President Cyril Ramaphosa responds to question about IPID's Phala Phala report

President Cyril Ramaphosa responds to question about IPID's Phala Phala report

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

EFF spokesperson Sinawo Thambo berates Newzroom Afrika in scathing tweet

EFF spokesperson Sinawo Thambo berates Newzroom Afrika in scathing tweet

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Paul Mashatile maintains he has never met Cat Matlala

Paul Mashatile maintains he has never met Cat Matlala

3 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Dereleen James and SAPS rescue children from a drug den in Mitchell’s Plain, exposing unsanitary conditions

Dereleen James and SAPS rescue children from a drug den in Mitchell’s Plain, exposing unsanitary conditions

3 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

EFF welcomes Constitutional Court's date for giving Phala Phala report ruling

EFF welcomes Constitutional Court's date for giving Phala Phala report ruling

4 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Politics

People

Deputy President Paul Mashatile hands over title deeds to Sebilong community in Limpopo

Deputy President Paul Mashatile hands over title deeds to Sebilong community in Limpopo

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"God help us": Nigerian woman shares honest reasons why South African women can't live in Nigeria

"God help us": Nigerian woman shares honest reasons why South African women can't live in Nigeria

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

My son found a one-eyed teddy bear— That night, it whispered his name and begged, “Help me”

My son found a one-eyed teddy bear— That night, it whispered his name and begged, “Help me”

a day ago by Samuel Gitonga

“It better taste like generational wealth”: Cape Town man unimpressed with cookies for over R20k

“It better taste like generational wealth”: Cape Town man unimpressed with cookies for over R20k

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"She can't lie": Malcolm Wentzel pranks domestic worker Thembi with a drink taste test

"She can't lie": Malcolm Wentzel pranks domestic worker Thembi with a drink taste test

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"Daddy, mom left with her bags": The 7-word call that shattered my world

"Daddy, mom left with her bags": The 7-word call that shattered my world

a day ago by Kola Muhammed

People

Women Empowerment Family and Relationships Confessions

Business and Economy

"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

3 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

4 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

11 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

11 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

"Reduce your salt": Chicken Licken sparks outrage across Mzansi after scrap rubber band decision

"Reduce your salt": Chicken Licken sparks outrage across Mzansi after scrap rubber band decision

12 days ago by Jim Mohlala

How and where to sell old coins in South Africa (2026)

How and where to sell old coins in South Africa (2026)

23 days ago by Cyprine Apindi

Business and Economy

Energy Money Industry Technology Economy

Sports

Ellis Park disaster remembered 25 years later as Kaizer Chiefs legends reflect

Ellis Park disaster remembered 25 years later as Kaizer Chiefs legends reflect

19 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Ouaddou confirms season-ending injury for Orlando Pirates star

Ouaddou confirms season-ending injury for Orlando Pirates star

19 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Jali sends message to Relebohile Mofokeng about possible move abroad

Jali sends message to Relebohile Mofokeng about possible move abroad

19 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Ouaddou delivers verdict on Orlando Pirates’ title chances

Ouaddou delivers verdict on Orlando Pirates’ title chances

20 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Veteran PSL striker reveals why he turned down move to Kaizer Chiefs

Veteran PSL striker reveals why he turned down move to Kaizer Chiefs

20 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Sasolburg school rugby tragedy: Teenager dies after collapsing during Classic Clash

Sasolburg school rugby tragedy: Teenager dies after collapsing during Classic Clash

a day ago by Ncube Harrison

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

Why did Jax Taylor leave Vanderpump Rules: Fired or personal choice?

Why did Jax Taylor leave Vanderpump Rules: Fired or personal choice?

2 days ago by Favour Adeaga

Meet Amanda from Summer House: her age, personal life, and career

Meet Amanda from Summer House: her age, personal life, and career

2 days ago by Alice Wabwile

Hailey Van Lith's parents: Inside the lives of Corey and Jessica

Hailey Van Lith's parents: Inside the lives of Corey and Jessica

2 days ago by Favour Adeaga

Sean Astin's parents: Meet Patty Duke and his multiple father figures

Sean Astin's parents: Meet Patty Duke and his multiple father figures

3 days ago by Ruth Gitonga

Who is Sandra Lynn Modic? The actress and wife of David Ellison

Who is Sandra Lynn Modic? The actress and wife of David Ellison

3 days ago by Alice Wabwile

Is Sandeep Kaur Diljit Dosanjh's wife? Inside the singer's private life

Is Sandeep Kaur Diljit Dosanjh's wife? Inside the singer's private life

3 days ago by Ruth Gitonga

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Entertainment

Mzansi Comments on a Video of Lamiez Holworthy and Khuli Chana's Wedding in North West

Mzansi Comments on a Video of Lamiez Holworthy and Khuli Chana's Wedding in North West

21 hours ago by Rae Seleme

Former 'Gomora' actor Thulani Mtsweni celebrates joining 'Uzalo'

Former 'Gomora' actor Thulani Mtsweni celebrates joining 'Uzalo'

23 hours ago by Rae Seleme

Mzansi reacts to the latest photo of Ntando Duma and hubby: "She gained weight"

Mzansi reacts to the latest photo of Ntando Duma and hubby: "She gained weight"

a day ago by Rae Seleme

Sjava’s R10K+ shoe collection trends for all the wrong reasons: "He's like the rest of us"

Sjava’s R10K+ shoe collection trends for all the wrong reasons: "He's like the rest of us"

a day ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

'Generations: The Legacy' actress Buntu Petse joins Mzansi Magic's 'Inimba'

'Generations: The Legacy' actress Buntu Petse joins Mzansi Magic's 'Inimba'

a day ago by Rae Seleme

RIP: 'Binnerlanders' and 'Generations' actor Peter Terry dead at 75

RIP: 'Binnerlanders' and 'Generations' actor Peter Terry dead at 75

a day ago by Rae Seleme

Entertainment

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Editorial

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

6 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

23 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

23 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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