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My former boss blacklisted me 12 years ago — Yesterday, he begged me for a job

My former boss blacklisted me 12 years ago — Yesterday, he begged me for a job

Confessions

2 hours ago

Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns: MTN8 final winner predicted

Football

6 hours ago

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Pirates vs Sundowns: How Buccaneers can extend MTN8 dominance

Football

6 hours ago

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Pirates reach MTN8 final, but Ouaddou admits they are still adjusting without Mofokeng

Football

7 hours ago

Cardoso addresses disallowed Sundowns goal against Golden Arrows

Football

7 hours ago

New smart Geyser controllers could cut electricity bills by 30% in SA households

People

7 hours ago

Cape Town artist Chaz Williams pranks Siya Kolisi over signed Springbok portrait

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8 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

2 days 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

2 days 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

2 days 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

2 days 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

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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Free State woman turns away Premier asking to help her in door-to-door campaign

Free State woman turns away Premier asking to help her in door-to-door campaign

People

21 hours ago

'Umthetho' actor Skopo's mother thanks Mandla N and Black Brain for Netflix role

Celebrities

17 hours ago

Dave Rennie faces Springboks backlash after comments following Cape Town defeat

Rugby

8 hours ago

Springboks legend highlights referee calls that helped All Blacks in Cape Town

Rugby

8 hours ago

Dave Rennie's All Blacks under pressure after Cape Town loss, warns Rassie Erasmus

Rugby

10 hours ago

“The nation's uncle”: Mzansi melts over Siya Kolisi’s sweet moments with All Blacks fans

People

16 hours ago

Gift of the Givers confirms Sulosh Pillay safe in Tibet amid Nepal flood crisis

Family and Relationships

12 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

2 days ago

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

2 days ago

Retired Hollywood baboon's new life after Hollywood movies

Retired Hollywood baboon's new life after Hollywood movies

People

2 days ago

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

2 days ago

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Kyle Horton’s car accident in Bakersfield: A tragedy for the Hortons

Kyle Horton’s car accident in Bakersfield: A tragedy for the Hortons

Celebrity biographies

5 hours ago by Favour Adeaga

Teboho Mokoena Caught in Fresh Dating Rumour After Stunning Free-Kick

Teboho Mokoena Caught in Fresh Dating Rumour After Stunning Free-Kick

Football

2 days ago by Ncube Harrison

“Totally worth every cent”: Abo Mgidlana’s two-week South Korea budget breakdown

“Totally worth every cent”: Abo Mgidlana’s two-week South Korea budget breakdown

People

2 days ago by Tendani Mungoni

5 foreign nationals arrested over R1 million hydroponic dagga lab in De Deur, Gauteng

5 foreign nationals arrested over R1 million hydroponic dagga lab in De Deur, Gauteng

South Africa

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Tristan Perez murder case moves to Regional Court as trial date set

Tristan Perez murder case moves to Regional Court as trial date set

Sports

2 days ago by Ncube Harrison

Video of DJ Black Coffee's rumoured KwaZulu-Natal farmhouse leaves Mzansi speechless

Video of DJ Black Coffee's rumoured KwaZulu-Natal farmhouse leaves Mzansi speechless

Celebrities

2 days ago by Moroba Moroeng

South Africa

General Khan re-admitted to hospital days before Madlanga Commission appearance, SA not surprised

General Khan re-admitted to hospital days before Madlanga Commission appearance, SA not surprised

13 hours ago by Byron Pillay

KZN North Coast property hotspots attract younger families seeking affordable homes

KZN North Coast property hotspots attract younger families seeking affordable homes

18 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

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

a day 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

2 days 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

2 days 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

2 days 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

2 days 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

2 days 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

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Nepal mudslide CCTV footage shows devastating moment

Nepal mudslide CCTV footage shows devastating moment

3 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

4 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

4 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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

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

4 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

9 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

10 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

11 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

11 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

13 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

2 days 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

2 days 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

2 days 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

2 days 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

3 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

3 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Politics

People

King Mswati III’s appearance in a recent ceremony video sparks health concern

King Mswati III’s appearance in a recent ceremony video sparks health concern

11 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Botswana man arrested with live pangolin after crossing Limpopo River into South Africa

Botswana man arrested with live pangolin after crossing Limpopo River into South Africa

13 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

“I love my country!”: South Africa takes celebrations after Springboks win to the streets

“I love my country!”: South Africa takes celebrations after Springboks win to the streets

13 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

“This is awesome!”: SA loves Chazart’s painting of food critic Xolile Vesile

“This is awesome!”: SA loves Chazart’s painting of food critic Xolile Vesile

14 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

SA stunned by 39 year old's millwright intern’s 1st payslip

SA stunned by 39 year old's millwright intern’s 1st payslip

14 hours ago by Rutendo Masasi

Woman handwrites bible for future husband and sparks debate

Woman handwrites bible for future husband and sparks debate

15 hours ago by Rutendo Masasi

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

a day 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

3 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

4 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

4 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

5 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

5 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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Sports

South African rugby pays tribute after death of Springboks legend

South African rugby pays tribute after death of Springboks legend

10 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Springbok great Joggie Jansen dies at 78 just hours after All Blacks victory

Springbok great Joggie Jansen dies at 78 just hours after All Blacks victory

15 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Kaizer Chiefs clear up venue confusion ahead of Siwelele FC clash

Kaizer Chiefs clear up venue confusion ahead of Siwelele FC clash

a day ago by Raphael Abiola

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

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

a day ago by Raphael Abiola

Kaizer Chiefs new signing receives lifestyle warning after joining Amakhosi

Kaizer Chiefs new signing receives lifestyle warning after joining Amakhosi

a day ago by Raphael Abiola

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

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

a day ago by Raphael Abiola

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

4 days ago by Alice Wabwile

Updated LLB law requirements at Unisa: everything to know

Updated LLB law requirements at Unisa: everything to know

24 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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'Podcast and Chill with MacG' slapped with hefty legal bill over false rape claims

'Podcast and Chill with MacG' slapped with hefty legal bill over false rape claims

9 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Cassper Nyovest opens up about fear of losing wife Pulane Phoolo to someone else

Cassper Nyovest opens up about fear of losing wife Pulane Phoolo to someone else

9 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Cassper Nyovest calls Anele Mdoda the "GOAT" after iconic 947 interview

Cassper Nyovest calls Anele Mdoda the "GOAT" after iconic 947 interview

10 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Kevin Shai dances for wife Matshidiso Matilda weeks after Limpopo Boy scandal

Kevin Shai dances for wife Matshidiso Matilda weeks after Limpopo Boy scandal

11 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Gogo Maweni undergoes plastic surgery in Turkey to mark her 40th birthday

Gogo Maweni undergoes plastic surgery in Turkey to mark her 40th birthday

13 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

10 South African celebrity couples proving real love still exists in Mzansi

10 South African celebrity couples proving real love still exists in Mzansi

14 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

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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

13 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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