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Teen's dream makeover of grandma's rural home leaves Mzansi emotional

Teen's dream makeover of grandma's rural home leaves Mzansi emotional

Women Empowerment

16 minutes ago

Ngizwe Mchunu urges community leaders to prioritise governance over short-term politics

South Africa

29 minutes ago

MK Party questions President Ramaphosa's swift acceptance of Andrea Johnson's resignation, SA reacts

South Africa

38 minutes ago

Sello Maake kaNcube and Pearl Mbewe spark reconciliation rumours after surprise reunion

Celebrities

50 minutes ago

Cindy Makhathini responds to body-shaming with calm but firm statement

Celebrities

54 minutes ago

Debate Erupts Over Miss World SA 2026 Romanda Hombir's Alleged Swazi Roots

Celebrities

an hour ago

Fresh Chicago Fire update leaves Mbekezeli Mbokazi facing a long wait

Football

an hour ago

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Lamiez Holworthy's gym journey fuels BBL debate as Mzansi weighs in

Lamiez Holworthy's gym journey fuels BBL debate as Mzansi weighs in

Lamiez Holworthy's health journey sparked a heated online debate after fans questioned whether she had a BBL, with Mzansi split over the rumours and gym routine.

Celebrities

10 hours ago by Rina Mtshengu

"Too cute": Faith Nketsi melts hearts with adorable day out with daughter Sky

"Too cute": Faith Nketsi melts hearts with adorable day out with daughter Sky

Celebrities

9 hours ago by Rina Mtshengu

South Africans praise Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma as Checkers Sixty60 agrees to recruit more local drivers

South Africans praise Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma as Checkers Sixty60 agrees to recruit more local drivers

South Africa

9 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Fadiel Adams lays charges against IDAC investigator Dylan Perumal over Madlanga Commission testimony

Fadiel Adams lays charges against IDAC investigator Dylan Perumal over Madlanga Commission testimony

Politics

12 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Emotional L'vovo shares journey of faith and loss, Mzansi saddened by tearful interview

Emotional L'vovo shares journey of faith and loss, Mzansi saddened by tearful interview

Celebrities

12 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

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RIP Gillian van Houten: 5 things to know about SABC News icon who died at 72

RIP Gillian van Houten: 5 things to know about SABC News icon who died at 72

Celebrities

8 hours ago

March and March ends working relationship with Ngizwe Mchunu after internal investigation findings

South Africa

6 hours ago

Bouwer Bosch responds to WeBuyCars Ad mocking White SA refugees backlash

Celebrities

7 hours ago

Jacques Potgieter drops bombshell about marriage as Angelique Gerber reunion rumours grow

Rugby

7 hours ago

Zimbabwe farmers illegally mixing human ARV drugs into chicken feed to boost profits

Africa

2 hours ago

“Stop spreading lies”: Jayden Adams’ girlfriend hits back at hurtful rumours

Football

9 hours ago

Gareth Cliff reacts after report exposes AfriForum's R910 million spending

Celebrities

4 hours ago

Robben Island guide’s slow speech leaves South Africans fascinated

Robben Island guide’s slow speech leaves South Africans fascinated

People

9 hours ago

"This is very painful": Dr Celiwe reacts to the death of a promising doctor, SA moved

"This is very painful": Dr Celiwe reacts to the death of a promising doctor, SA moved

People

9 hours ago

Doctor's marriage money split gets South Africans talking after one honest confession

Doctor's marriage money split gets South Africans talking after one honest confession

Family and Relationships

12 hours ago

"More of this, please": Asian man speaks fluent Afrikaans in viral Mandarin lesson, SA impressed

"More of this, please": Asian man speaks fluent Afrikaans in viral Mandarin lesson, SA impressed

People

12 hours ago

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"Best Asian grocery market": Korean foodie in SA hyped by Asian grocery store in Durban, SA wowed

"Best Asian grocery market": Korean foodie in SA hyped by Asian grocery store in Durban, SA wowed

People

23 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

"Zulus are cool": Young boy says he wants to be Zulu when he gets older, SA in stitches

"Zulus are cool": Young boy says he wants to be Zulu when he gets older, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a day ago by Bongiwe Mati

Moonchild Sanelly's comments on anti-illegal immigration marches ruffle feathers

Moonchild Sanelly's comments on anti-illegal immigration marches ruffle feathers

Celebrities

a day ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

"The future of EMS looks bright": Young boy stuns South Africa with paramedic roleplay

"The future of EMS looks bright": Young boy stuns South Africa with paramedic roleplay

Family and Relationships

23 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

'The Polygamist' stars Sdumo Mtshali and Gugu Gumede land big career wins after Netflix hit

'The Polygamist' stars Sdumo Mtshali and Gugu Gumede land big career wins after Netflix hit

Celebrities

2 days ago by Moroba Moroeng

A-Reece gives Tyla's 'A-POP' a thumbs up, Fans beg for a collaboration

A-Reece gives Tyla's 'A-POP' a thumbs up, Fans beg for a collaboration

Celebrities

3 days ago by Jessica Gcaba

South Africa

Brigadier Dineo Mokwele's legal team expresses disappointment as NPA provisionally withdraws charges

Brigadier Dineo Mokwele's legal team expresses disappointment as NPA provisionally withdraws charges

an hour ago by Byron Pillay

NPA head Andy Mothibi orders withdrawal of charges against Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo

NPA head Andy Mothibi orders withdrawal of charges against Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo

3 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Madlanga Commission pursues criminal charges after anonymous witness's name leaked, SA wants justice

Madlanga Commission pursues criminal charges after anonymous witness's name leaked, SA wants justice

4 hours ago by Byron Pillay

KZN PKTT links second suspect to MK Party official ambush, man found shot dead

KZN PKTT links second suspect to MK Party official ambush, man found shot dead

5 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Tax season made simpler: A guide to avoid overpaying

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Tax season made simpler: A guide to avoid overpaying

7 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

President Ramaphosa delays releasing Madlanga Commission's second report, SA questions decision

President Ramaphosa delays releasing Madlanga Commission's second report, SA questions decision

7 hours ago by Byron Pillay

South Africa

World

'Please help us bring her home': Nothabo Khumalo's family launches GoFundMe after UK triple murder

'Please help us bring her home': Nothabo Khumalo's family launches GoFundMe after UK triple murder

3 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Trump places SA in highest US tariff category, hit with 12.5% duties

Trump places SA in highest US tariff category, hit with 12.5% duties

3 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Got your US Green Card? Don’t miss these important steps that could cost you residency

Got your US Green Card? Don’t miss these important steps that could cost you residency

3 days ago by Tendani Mungoni

US green card update gives hope to family visa applicants

US green card update gives hope to family visa applicants

4 days ago by Jim Mohlala

US names ten naturalised citizens facing citizenship revocation and deportation

US names ten naturalised citizens facing citizenship revocation and deportation

4 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Nnete Leotlela: BackaBuddy raises R112,785 for boy mauled by 5 dogs in Maseru

Nnete Leotlela: BackaBuddy raises R112,785 for boy mauled by 5 dogs in Maseru

4 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

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Education

Limpopo man who walked barefoot to school now leads Unisa mathematics research chair

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Limpopo man who walked barefoot to school now leads Unisa mathematics research chair

3 days ago by Jim Mohlala

"They'll still vote for Mnangagwa": Zimbabwe school turns away kids over unpaid fees in TikTok video

"They'll still vote for Mnangagwa": Zimbabwe school turns away kids over unpaid fees in TikTok video

8 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Walter Sisulu University online application 2027: requirements and closing dates

Walter Sisulu University online application 2027: requirements and closing dates

18 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

18 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

29 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

a month ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Education

Politics

EFF Slams MTN and Vodacom for challenging ICASA data consumer protection rules

EFF Slams MTN and Vodacom for challenging ICASA data consumer protection rules

4 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Cyril Ramaphosa calls for humane immigration management, South Africans push back online

Cyril Ramaphosa calls for humane immigration management, South Africans push back online

7 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Groenewald plans to deport 28,000 foreign prisoners, saving SA R13.5 million daily

Groenewald plans to deport 28,000 foreign prisoners, saving SA R13.5 million daily

8 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Phala Phala impeachment committee to meet despite high court interdict on Ramaphosa

Phala Phala impeachment committee to meet despite high court interdict on Ramaphosa

2 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Presidency reacts as Western Cape High Court halts Ramaphosa Phala Phala impeachment proceedings

Presidency reacts as Western Cape High Court halts Ramaphosa Phala Phala impeachment proceedings

3 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

"7 jobs for South Africans": Nasiphi Moya comments after factory raid finds undocumented workers

"7 jobs for South Africans": Nasiphi Moya comments after factory raid finds undocumented workers

3 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Politics

People

“Go to private hospital”: SA woman reportedly denied entry to collect meds for her migrant partner

“Go to private hospital”: SA woman reportedly denied entry to collect meds for her migrant partner

an hour ago by Jim Mohlala

“It's always the Afrikaans guy”: Kudu charge sparks hilarious brandy bravery debate

“It's always the Afrikaans guy”: Kudu charge sparks hilarious brandy bravery debate

an hour ago by Tendani Mungoni

Tongaat doctor becomes first African to qualify in 2 major surgery fields

Tongaat doctor becomes first African to qualify in 2 major surgery fields

2 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"He's going straight to jail": Mzansi reacts to CCTV hit and run on Sixty60 driver by Polo driver

"He's going straight to jail": Mzansi reacts to CCTV hit and run on Sixty60 driver by Polo driver

2 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

“How much”: SA woman ordered to repay Sassa child support grant after audit reveals employment

“How much”: SA woman ordered to repay Sassa child support grant after audit reveals employment

2 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

“Jonasi’s Joyce”: DJ Shakirax leads street procession in Dominican Republic TikTok video

“Jonasi’s Joyce”: DJ Shakirax leads street procession in Dominican Republic TikTok video

2 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

People

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Business and Economy

Station announced as the exclusive radio partner for the Nedbank IMC 2026

Station announced as the exclusive radio partner for the Nedbank IMC 2026

3 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

South African salary earners battle rising costs despite small pay increase in June

South African salary earners battle rising costs despite small pay increase in June

3 days ago by Jim Mohlala

South Africa secures R25 billion World Bank loan to boost infrastructure and create jobs

South Africa secures R25 billion World Bank loan to boost infrastructure and create jobs

6 days ago by Gloria Masia

Cape Town man questions how Xpresso profits selling everything for R14 in TikTok video

Cape Town man questions how Xpresso profits selling everything for R14 in TikTok video

6 days ago by Jim Mohlala

SAB pushes for inflation-linked alcohol tax as prices keep rising

SAB pushes for inflation-linked alcohol tax as prices keep rising

7 days ago by Gloria Masia

South Africa proposes new BEE tax as experts signal end of current framework

South Africa proposes new BEE tax as experts signal end of current framework

7 days ago by Gloria Masia

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Sports

Faf de Klerk escapes to the Kalahari after Springbok squad exit

Faf de Klerk escapes to the Kalahari after Springbok squad exit

3 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Government urges South Africans to get behind Banyana Banyana’s WAFCON campaign

Government urges South Africans to get behind Banyana Banyana’s WAFCON campaign

4 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Stormers snub Damian de Allende as surprise Springbok alternative emerges

Stormers snub Damian de Allende as surprise Springbok alternative emerges

4 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Heyneke Meyer’s ‘fairy tale’ Currie Cup win after guiding players nobody wanted

Heyneke Meyer’s ‘fairy tale’ Currie Cup win after guiding players nobody wanted

4 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou awarded R12 million after CAS ruling

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou awarded R12 million after CAS ruling

5 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

'I am in big trouble': Derick Hougaard's stunning post leaves fans worried

'I am in big trouble': Derick Hougaard's stunning post leaves fans worried

6 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Sports

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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

25 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

a month 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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Sizwe Dhlomo reacts to photos of his alleged mansion with a bombshell revelation

Sizwe Dhlomo reacts to photos of his alleged mansion with a bombshell revelation

2 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Rapulana Seiphemo accused of stealing man's girlfriend, Mzansi defends 'Generations' star

Rapulana Seiphemo accused of stealing man's girlfriend, Mzansi defends 'Generations' star

3 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Grace’s birthday party ban on photos leaves Mzansi fuming

Grace’s birthday party ban on photos leaves Mzansi fuming

3 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Nonhle Thema honours late mother with emotional throwback photo

Nonhle Thema honours late mother with emotional throwback photo

5 hours ago by Rina Mtshengu

Grace Mondlana boldly defends right to throw her dog a birthday party

Grace Mondlana boldly defends right to throw her dog a birthday party

5 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Kelly Khumalo shows off her body in tight leggings, SA gushes: "So hot she caused a wildfire"

Kelly Khumalo shows off her body in tight leggings, SA gushes: "So hot she caused a wildfire"

6 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

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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

14 days 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

14 days 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

24 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

28 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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