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Tirelo Kale reaches major YFM milestone beyond reality TV, fans celebrate: "She deserves it"

Tirelo Kale reaches major YFM milestone beyond reality TV, fans celebrate: "She deserves it"

Celebrities

19 minutes ago

Before my mother died, she begged me not to let my sister near her coffin — Then I learned why

Confessions

2 hours ago

Springboks star Kwagga Smith’s vast 200-hectare Dullstroom guest farm revealed

Rugby

7 hours ago

Pieter-Steph du Toit’s luxury car collection revealed, including his R1 million-plus ride

Rugby

7 hours ago

Exclusive

Bafana Bafana setback sparks call for Pitso Mosimane to make key change before Guinea clash

Football

7 hours ago

SA student’s NSFAS stipend reflects early, leaving Mzansi questioning the amount

People

8 hours ago

Ronwen Williams praises Emile Witbooi after Amajita reach 2026 COSAFA U20 final

Football

9 hours ago

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Eskom board chair Mteto Nyati gets 3-year extension, will serve until 2029

Eskom board chair Mteto Nyati gets 3-year extension, will serve until 2029

Cabinet extends Eskom board chair Mteto Nyati’s tenure to 2029, as Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa confirms leadership continuity amid power reforms.

South Africa

18 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

SA green ID book deadline revealed as millions are urged to get Smart IDs

SA green ID book deadline revealed as millions are urged to get Smart IDs

People

19 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

Yaya Mavundla Reacts to Viral Debate on Trans Women and Straight Men: "Why Did I Watch?"

Yaya Mavundla Reacts to Viral Debate on Trans Women and Straight Men: "Why Did I Watch?"

Celebrities

19 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

ANC MP Khusela Sangoni under fire over criticism of General Fannie Masemola

ANC MP Khusela Sangoni under fire over criticism of General Fannie Masemola

South Africa

22 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Johannesburg runner’s bag cut during 10K as phone theft claims surface

Johannesburg runner’s bag cut during 10K as phone theft claims surface

Sports

23 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

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Andre Esterhuizen addresses past as he responds to Anele Mdoda’s rugby ban call

Andre Esterhuizen addresses past as he responds to Anele Mdoda’s rugby ban call

Rugby

9 hours ago

“I’ve forgiven myself”: Inno Matijane reacts to resurfaced old fashion photo

Celebrities

15 hours ago

Hoërskool Stoffberg heartbroken after Francois Marais dies before matric journey ends

People

14 hours ago

Rugby star passes away at 28 after being involved in devastating car accident

Rugby

22 hours ago

"Cutting onions": Boy’s birthday wish comes true as dad returns from overseas for surprise reunion

People

15 hours ago

Bafana Bafana hit by major setback ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifier against Guinea

Football

10 hours ago

Joburg 10K cellphone theft claims challenged as organisers confirm 2 cases

Sports

14 hours ago

"So iconic": Grade 12 learner makes unique matric dance statement in Xhosa traditional regalia

"So iconic": Grade 12 learner makes unique matric dance statement in Xhosa traditional regalia

People

19 hours ago

Matthew Breetzke reveals why his hard-earned century against Australia brought relief

Matthew Breetzke reveals why his hard-earned century against Australia brought relief

Sports

19 hours ago

Mzansi passport holders can visit Caribbean islands without a visa

Mzansi passport holders can visit Caribbean islands without a visa

People

22 hours ago

"What a family": Logan family celebrates newborn's first Heritage Day with beautiful photoshoot

"What a family": Logan family celebrates newborn's first Heritage Day with beautiful photoshoot

Family and Relationships

22 hours ago

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Briefly News and Cars.co.za Celebrate the Women Driving South Africa's Motoring Industry

Briefly News and Cars.co.za Celebrate the Women Driving South Africa's Motoring Industry

Editorial

12 hours ago by Felix Imoh

Cars.co.za Launches Motor Industry Report 2026 at DealerCon

Cars.co.za Launches Motor Industry Report 2026 at DealerCon

South Africa

2 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

Pretoria woman’s Uber ride takes frightening turn when stranger claims to be her driver

Pretoria woman’s Uber ride takes frightening turn when stranger claims to be her driver

People

2 days ago by Tendani Mungoni

Trump administration plans to welcome 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees

Trump administration plans to welcome 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees

South Africa

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Rassie Erasmus explains why Jasper Wiese will come off the bench for his 50th cap

Rassie Erasmus explains why Jasper Wiese will come off the bench for his 50th cap

Rugby

2 days ago by Ncube Harrison

Faf de Klerk’s impressive car collection revealed, including new R1.5m-plus ride

Faf de Klerk’s impressive car collection revealed, including new R1.5m-plus ride

Rugby

2 days ago by Raphael Abiola

South Africa

IPID arrests 18-year-old woman for false rape charge against police constable, South Africans fume

IPID arrests 18-year-old woman for false rape charge against police constable, South Africans fume

10 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Northern Cape father gets life sentence after DNA links him to daughter's baby

Northern Cape father gets life sentence after DNA links him to daughter's baby

10 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa promises jobs for South Africans of all ages, citizens question the pledge

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa promises jobs for South Africans of all ages, citizens question the pledge

11 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Free State teacher allegedly stabbed by Grade 11 learner at her home, South Africans voice concern

Free State teacher allegedly stabbed by Grade 11 learner at her home, South Africans voice concern

12 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Cachalia responds to claims presidential protection head blocked Phala Phala case

Cachalia responds to claims presidential protection head blocked Phala Phala case

13 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Madlanga Commission rejects Bafana Sindane’s postponement bid, evidence to proceed on 28 September

Madlanga Commission rejects Bafana Sindane’s postponement bid, evidence to proceed on 28 September

14 hours ago by Byron Pillay

South Africa

World

DC court orders White House to restore access for CNN, MSNOW and Politico

DC court orders White House to restore access for CNN, MSNOW and Politico

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

South Africa now sole African nation on UK's direct QTS teacher route after other countries removed

South Africa now sole African nation on UK's direct QTS teacher route after other countries removed

2 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Trump threatens to annihilate Iran in UN General Assembly address, demands post-election deal

Trump threatens to annihilate Iran in UN General Assembly address, demands post-election deal

3 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

"Why do they have the same eyes?": Gent compares Khoisan people and East Asians in viral video

"Why do they have the same eyes?": Gent compares Khoisan people and East Asians in viral video

3 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Donald Trump’s White House speech inaudible after press pool boycott, social media users amused

Donald Trump’s White House speech inaudible after press pool boycott, social media users amused

3 days ago by Byron Pillay

New US demands have SA minister warning of strained relations with America

New US demands have SA minister warning of strained relations with America

4 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

World

US Asia Africa Europe

Education

Funza Lushaka bursary 2027: application form, status, and requirements

Funza Lushaka bursary 2027: application form, status, and requirements

10 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Gauteng Education MEC Maile closes 32 illegal schools, allocates r1.13bn in subsidies

Gauteng Education MEC Maile closes 32 illegal schools, allocates r1.13bn in subsidies

12 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

US Embassy invites SA matric learners eyeing American universities to Joburg fair

US Embassy invites SA matric learners eyeing American universities to Joburg fair

14 days ago by Jim Mohlala

“A Degree means nothing”: Mzansi AI engineer breaks down private university job placement data

“A Degree means nothing”: Mzansi AI engineer breaks down private university job placement data

15 days ago by Jim Mohlala

VUT late application 2027: dates, courses, forms, fees, prospectus, contacts

VUT late application 2027: dates, courses, forms, fees, prospectus, contacts

23 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Hilton College partners with SGU to open new medical school path for SA students

Hilton College partners with SGU to open new medical school path for SA students

23 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Education

Politics

Ramaphosa addresses fear over 9 female bodies found in Ekurhuleni at ANC rally

Ramaphosa addresses fear over 9 female bodies found in Ekurhuleni at ANC rally

13 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Western Cape High Court orders MK party to reinstate 2 expelled MPs

Western Cape High Court orders MK party to reinstate 2 expelled MPs

14 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla reacts as Western Cape High Court orders MK Party to reinstate 2 expelled MPs

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla reacts as Western Cape High Court orders MK Party to reinstate 2 expelled MPs

15 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Cyril Ramaphosa hits campaign trail as ANC eyes eThekwini comeback

Cyril Ramaphosa hits campaign trail as ANC eyes eThekwini comeback

16 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Electoral Court rejects ANC bid to validate incomplete candidate nominations

Electoral Court rejects ANC bid to validate incomplete candidate nominations

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

ANC mayor sparks outrage after pap stunt during door-to-door campaign

ANC mayor sparks outrage after pap stunt during door-to-door campaign

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Politics

People

"The showstopper": Learner makes unique matric dance entry in tractor-pulled trailer, SA stunned

"The showstopper": Learner makes unique matric dance entry in tractor-pulled trailer, SA stunned

9 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

"Dompas must fall": Xolile Vesile shares hilarious reaction to green ID book deadline, SA amused

"Dompas must fall": Xolile Vesile shares hilarious reaction to green ID book deadline, SA amused

9 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

Krotoa portrait unveiled in South Africa, leaving Mzansi divided over artwork

Krotoa portrait unveiled in South Africa, leaving Mzansi divided over artwork

9 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

SA man’s homemade pizza creation has Mzansi asking questions about Debonairs

SA man’s homemade pizza creation has Mzansi asking questions about Debonairs

10 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

"What an amazing event": Mzansi attempts Guinness World Record for biggest braai on Heritage Day

"What an amazing event": Mzansi attempts Guinness World Record for biggest braai on Heritage Day

11 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

Thabang gets dream matric dance after asking for help at Fourways traffic light

Thabang gets dream matric dance after asking for help at Fourways traffic light

12 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

People

Women Empowerment Family and Relationships Confessions

Business and Economy

SARB raises repo rate to 7.25% and what it means for your bills in SA

SARB raises repo rate to 7.25% and what it means for your bills in SA

2 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

“Are you behind?”: Gent discusses what South Africans actually earn each month at different ages

“Are you behind?”: Gent discusses what South Africans actually earn each month at different ages

2 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

New tax plans for minibus taxis and e-hailing could push up commuter fares

New tax plans for minibus taxis and e-hailing could push up commuter fares

3 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

SARS puts trustees under the spotlight as 2026 Trust tax filing season opens

SARS puts trustees under the spotlight as 2026 Trust tax filing season opens

4 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Capitec Bank hit with R28 million fine for FICA compliance violations

Capitec Bank hit with R28 million fine for FICA compliance violations

11 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Richemont appoints Anton Rupert as Non-Executive co-deputy Chairperson

Richemont appoints Anton Rupert as Non-Executive co-deputy Chairperson

16 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Business and Economy

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Sports

Amajita beat Zambia 4–2 to qualify for 2027 U20 AFCON and reach COSAFA Cup final

Amajita beat Zambia 4–2 to qualify for 2027 U20 AFCON and reach COSAFA Cup final

9 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Springboks vs Wallabies in Perth: head-to-head stats show balanced record ahead of 27 September test

Springboks vs Wallabies in Perth: head-to-head stats show balanced record ahead of 27 September test

10 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Former Kaizer Chiefs star makes Betway Premiership return with PSL rivals

Former Kaizer Chiefs star makes Betway Premiership return with PSL rivals

10 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Springboks star reveals what it means to return to Rassie Erasmus’ team for Australia Test

Springboks star reveals what it means to return to Rassie Erasmus’ team for Australia Test

10 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Desiree Ellis names 24-player Banyana Banyana squad for Madagascar Olympic qualifiers

Desiree Ellis names 24-player Banyana Banyana squad for Madagascar Olympic qualifiers

10 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Bafana Bafana Warned Over Dortmund Star Guirassy Ahead of Guinea Clash

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Bafana Bafana Warned Over Dortmund Star Guirassy Ahead of Guinea Clash

11 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

Who is Hang Knighton? Age, children, spouse, education, career, profiles, net worth

Who is Hang Knighton? Age, children, spouse, education, career, profiles, net worth

10 days ago by Ruth Gitonga

Inside Priyeshka Lutchman’s journey: From Miss South Africa to modelling star

Inside Priyeshka Lutchman’s journey: From Miss South Africa to modelling star

10 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Nick Vujicic's wife, Kanae Miyahara, is the apple of his eye

Nick Vujicic's wife, Kanae Miyahara, is the apple of his eye

11 days ago by Alice Wabwile

Makgofe Moagi: From Skeem Saam star to inspirational brea*st cancer advocate

Makgofe Moagi: From Skeem Saam star to inspirational brea*st cancer advocate

11 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Who is Rocsi Diaz dating today? Everything about her love and marriage status

Who is Rocsi Diaz dating today? Everything about her love and marriage status

11 days ago by Favour Adeaga

Who is Aliko Dangote's ex-wife, Mariya A D Muhammad Rufai? Let's find out

Who is Aliko Dangote's ex-wife, Mariya A D Muhammad Rufai? Let's find out

11 days ago by Peris Walubengo

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Entertainment

Mpumelelo Mseleku makes harsh remarks about Lwandle in 'Izingane ZeS'thembu' Season 4 teaser

Mpumelelo Mseleku makes harsh remarks about Lwandle in 'Izingane ZeS'thembu' Season 4 teaser

9 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Amapiano star Focalistic turns police stop into fan moment

Amapiano star Focalistic turns police stop into fan moment

9 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

"Everyone looks really beautiful": Blxckie takes Mimi to matric dance

"Everyone looks really beautiful": Blxckie takes Mimi to matric dance

10 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Layla Kolbe shares Heritage Day moment with Cheslin after Springbok star’s injury

Layla Kolbe shares Heritage Day moment with Cheslin after Springbok star’s injury

11 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

'Izingane Zes'thembu' fans slam Biyela family over videos mocking Tirelo Kale

'Izingane Zes'thembu' fans slam Biyela family over videos mocking Tirelo Kale

11 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Thembi Nyandeni addresses claims she replaced late Connie Chiume in 'Blood Legacy' Season 2

Thembi Nyandeni addresses claims she replaced late Connie Chiume in 'Blood Legacy' Season 2

12 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

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Editorial

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

a month ago by Felix Imoh

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