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DA flags “ideological drift” after Ramaphosa’s Zimbabwe engagement

DA flags “ideological drift” after Ramaphosa’s Zimbabwe engagement

Politics

9 minutes ago

Charlize Theron criticised over comments about her daughters: "That’s going to be hard to do"

Celebrities

15 minutes ago

Tyla turns heads at the Met Gala 2026 in a custom Valentino gown

Celebrities

28 minutes ago

Nigeria foreign minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu confirms number of citizens who want to leave SA

Africa

32 minutes ago

Sandtonview School disruption raised concern after videos showed pupils in panic

Family and Relationships

33 minutes ago

UFS lecturer warns TikTok and Instagram are behind grade 4 reading crisis in SA

Education

37 minutes ago

“You did a good job”: AI inspires couple to buy 80s Joburg house, renovation results stun Mzansi

People

an hour ago

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Inno Morolong hits back at human trafficking claims following DIRCO warning: "They can’t break me"

Inno Morolong hits back at human trafficking claims following DIRCO warning: "They can’t break me"

After a period of silence, controversial influencer Inno Morolong finally addressed mounting claims linking her to a suspected human trafficking syndicate.

Celebrities

4 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Gareth Cliff explains what’s driving anti-illegal immigration marches: "It's a ticking time bomb"

Gareth Cliff explains what’s driving anti-illegal immigration marches: "It's a ticking time bomb"

Celebrities

3 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

WHO confirms 7 hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship, 3 dead and 1 critical

WHO confirms 7 hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship, 3 dead and 1 critical

South Africa

3 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Cruise passenger opens up after 3 passengers killed by hantavirus

Cruise passenger opens up after 3 passengers killed by hantavirus

Africa

4 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Deadly drag race horror on Steve Biko road leaves one dead in Pretoria

Deadly drag race horror on Steve Biko road leaves one dead in Pretoria

South Africa

23 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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"That car just drove off": Roodepoort motorbike and car collision caught on CCTV, SA astonished

"That car just drove off": Roodepoort motorbike and car collision caught on CCTV, SA astonished

People

55 minutes ago

"Terrible way to die": Rescuer believes Komati River crocodile may have taken more victims, SA moved

People

17 hours ago

"Brainless kids": Gunshots and group brawl video at Cape Town’s N1 City parking lot sparks outrage

South Africa

22 hours ago

Springbok star Jean Kleyn and wife celebrate emotional arrival of baby girl after long fertility battle

Rugby

16 hours ago

Mr D and Takealot driver revealed real earnings and why tipping matters more than you think

Women Empowerment

an hour ago

Man explained how police identified crocodile linked to Limpopo fatal incident

People

21 hours ago

"Praying for your safety": Passenger on the hantavirus outbreak cruise ship breaks silence, SA moved

People

5 hours ago

Elephant rampage at festival left one dead and sparked global concern over safety

Elephant rampage at festival left one dead and sparked global concern over safety

People

2 hours ago

SAPS issues warrant for Fadiel Adams, alleges interference in Sindiso Magaqa case

SAPS issues warrant for Fadiel Adams, alleges interference in Sindiso Magaqa case

South Africa

2 hours ago

Minnie Dlamini wins hearts with hot two-piece snaps showing off her summer body

Minnie Dlamini wins hearts with hot two-piece snaps showing off her summer body

Music

2 hours ago

Villagers Montagu players escape death after bus brake failure sparks roadside scare

Villagers Montagu players escape death after bus brake failure sparks roadside scare

Rugby

2 hours ago

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James Remar's wife Atsuko Remar: Age, bio, ethnicity, career, net worth

James Remar's wife Atsuko Remar: Age, bio, ethnicity, career, net worth

Celebrity biographies

17 hours ago by Cyprine Apindi

Who is Penny Ntuli: Her rise in media, personal life, and more

Who is Penny Ntuli: Her rise in media, personal life, and more

Celebrity biographies

17 hours ago by Peris Walubengo

Nikki Haley’s net worth in 2026: How she built her fortune

Nikki Haley’s net worth in 2026: How she built her fortune

Celebrity biographies

17 hours ago by Ruth Gitonga

RHOC: Ryan Boyajian's net worth and career explained

RHOC: Ryan Boyajian's net worth and career explained

Celebrity biographies

17 hours ago by Bennett Yates

"The pressure we want": Female truck driver silences doubters after reversing her Volvo like a pro

"The pressure we want": Female truck driver silences doubters after reversing her Volvo like a pro

Women Empowerment

a day ago by Jim Mohlala

"This is so cool": South African woman flies to Tanzania to do her hair, SA impressed

"This is so cool": South African woman flies to Tanzania to do her hair, SA impressed

People

a day ago by Bongiwe Mati

South Africa

SAWS issues multiple weather warnings for different parts of South Africa

SAWS issues multiple weather warnings for different parts of South Africa

2 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela places NSFAS under administration

Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela places NSFAS under administration

18 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi appointed acting Constitutional Court judge

Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi appointed acting Constitutional Court judge

19 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

SIU exposes “visa marketplace” at Home Affairs, R181 million traced to fraud

SIU exposes “visa marketplace” at Home Affairs, R181 million traced to fraud

20 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Minister of Women and Youth Sindiswe Chikunga calls for protection of female journalists

Minister of Women and Youth Sindiswe Chikunga calls for protection of female journalists

21 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Fuel shock for SA motorists as new prices confirmed for May 6

Fuel shock for SA motorists as new prices confirmed for May 6

21 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

South Africa

World

WHO expert warns hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship could turn deadly if unchecked

Breaking

WHO expert warns hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship could turn deadly if unchecked

23 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

"I’d have a panic attack": Sky flight ride stops mid-air after guest pulls out phone

"I’d have a panic attack": Sky flight ride stops mid-air after guest pulls out phone

3 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Nigerians protest at South African High Commission in Abuja, demand protection for citizens in SA

Nigerians protest at South African High Commission in Abuja, demand protection for citizens in SA

3 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Iran threatens to launch attacks on US operations if Washington strikes Iran

Iran threatens to launch attacks on US operations if Washington strikes Iran

4 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

China ships 24 tonnes of apples from South Africa, netizens excited

China ships 24 tonnes of apples from South Africa, netizens excited

4 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Former Zimbabwean president Edgar Lungu's remains to be taken to Avbob

Former Zimbabwean president Edgar Lungu's remains to be taken to Avbob

4 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

World

US Asia Africa Europe

Education

Siviwe Gwarube says National Treasury to investigate R1.6 billion textbook tender

Siviwe Gwarube says National Treasury to investigate R1.6 billion textbook tender

7 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Michell's Plain school rocked by allegations of sexual allegations

Michell's Plain school rocked by allegations of sexual allegations

10 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

"I'm overthinking this": Mzansi TikToker plugs 6 free Harvard AI courses that SA should know about

"I'm overthinking this": Mzansi TikToker plugs 6 free Harvard AI courses that SA should know about

20 days ago by Jim Mohlala

North West High Court rules that English-speaking children remain at Afrikaans-only school

North West High Court rules that English-speaking children remain at Afrikaans-only school

20 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

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

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

a month ago by Jim Mohlala

A Complete Guide to Applying to University in 2026

A Complete Guide to Applying to University in 2026

a month ago by Briefly.co.za Team

Education

Politics

Home Affairs admits that the number of undocumented foreign nationals is unknown

Home Affairs admits that the number of undocumented foreign nationals is unknown

16 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela breaks silence after meeting with Afriforum

MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela breaks silence after meeting with Afriforum

17 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Marikana massacre: Julius Malema warns Cyril Ramaphosa, promises justice

Marikana massacre: Julius Malema warns Cyril Ramaphosa, promises justice

20 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

MK Party submits bill to exclude foreign nationals from spaza shop ownership

MK Party submits bill to exclude foreign nationals from spaza shop ownership

22 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis questions Cyril Ramaphosa's trip to Emmerson Mnangagwa's Precabe Farm

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis questions Cyril Ramaphosa's trip to Emmerson Mnangagwa's Precabe Farm

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

"Viva!": Cape Town woman shows fun behind-the-scenes moments of being in politics with Helen Zille

"Viva!": Cape Town woman shows fun behind-the-scenes moments of being in politics with Helen Zille

2 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Politics

People

Grandpa left me his work lunchbox, my siblings got a house and money – I opened it and my hands shook

Grandpa left me his work lunchbox, my siblings got a house and money – I opened it and my hands shook

an hour ago by Samuel Gitonga

"I respect his hustle": SA wowed as fugitive Prophet Shepherd Bushiri takes 'talent' to South Korea

"I respect his hustle": SA wowed as fugitive Prophet Shepherd Bushiri takes 'talent' to South Korea

an hour ago by Jim Mohlala

"Life goals": UKZN oldest autumn graduate's PhD research is making real-world impact

"Life goals": UKZN oldest autumn graduate's PhD research is making real-world impact

an hour ago by Tendani Mungoni

Years after he humiliated me, my bully walked into my bank for a loan

Years after he humiliated me, my bully walked into my bank for a loan

6 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

I sold my car for my daughter’s tuition — Then the dean called before graduation

I sold my car for my daughter’s tuition — Then the dean called before graduation

6 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

I raised my granddaughter after a tragedy — Her note after 20 years left me stunned

I raised my granddaughter after a tragedy — Her note after 20 years left me stunned

6 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

People

Women Empowerment Family and Relationships Confessions

Business and Economy

Johann Rupert’s Reinet Investment Fund Hits R128 Billion in Net Asset Value in Luxembourg

Johann Rupert’s Reinet Investment Fund Hits R128 Billion in Net Asset Value in Luxembourg

3 days ago by Jim Mohlala

“No one is going to win”: Mochachos launches Doomsday Dynamite Wings Challenge

“No one is going to win”: Mochachos launches Doomsday Dynamite Wings Challenge

4 days ago by Jim Mohlala

PepsiCo apologises to South Africans over ProNutro formula change and pulls it from shelves

PepsiCo apologises to South Africans over ProNutro formula change and pulls it from shelves

4 days ago by Jim Mohlala

"Never depend on one client": SA calls Woolies a bully as Beyers liquidation leaves hundreds jobless

"Never depend on one client": SA calls Woolies a bully as Beyers liquidation leaves hundreds jobless

5 days ago by Jim Mohlala

“R4,29 for 21 pieces?": Mzansi left stunned by vintage 1976 KFC menu prices in viral Reddit post

“R4,29 for 21 pieces?": Mzansi left stunned by vintage 1976 KFC menu prices in viral Reddit post

8 days ago by Jim Mohlala

McDonald’s South Africa Welcomes New Impact Director

McDonald’s South Africa Welcomes New Impact Director

10 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

Business and Economy

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Sports

Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe dominate top 5 in historic 4x400m World Relays final

Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe dominate top 5 in historic 4x400m World Relays final

15 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Real Madrid coach breaks silence as Mbappe faces backlash over Italy trip with girlfriend

Real Madrid coach breaks silence as Mbappe faces backlash over Italy trip with girlfriend

18 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Andile Jali’s remarkable rise: From 50 cattle to over 1,000 in post-football journey

Andile Jali’s remarkable rise: From 50 cattle to over 1,000 in post-football journey

18 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

President rewards marathon hero with new car after record-breaking London triumph

President rewards marathon hero with new car after record-breaking London triumph

19 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Gerda Steyn targets R2 million windfall as shorter Comrades Marathon promises faster race

Gerda Steyn targets R2 million windfall as shorter Comrades Marathon promises faster race

20 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Lyle Foster should not assume automatic selection ahead of World Cup, former Bafana coach warns

Lyle Foster should not assume automatic selection ahead of World Cup, former Bafana coach warns

21 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

My Husband Lied About Wanting Kids — Then I Found The Monthly Transfer He Kept Hidden

My Husband Lied About Wanting Kids — Then I Found The Monthly Transfer He Kept Hidden

23 hours ago by Ruth Gitonga

Husband Brought Another Woman to My Mom's Funeral — One Look at Her Jewelry Exposed the Lifelong Lie

Husband Brought Another Woman to My Mom's Funeral — One Look at Her Jewelry Exposed the Lifelong Lie

a day ago by Brian Oroo

I Worked at Sea For 3 Years to Fund Our Dream Home — Only to Find My Husband Brutally Lied to Me

I Worked at Sea For 3 Years to Fund Our Dream Home — Only to Find My Husband Brutally Lied to Me

a day ago by Chris Ndetei

My Father-in-Law Was a Doctor for 40 Years — Until I Found a Death Certificate Behind His Diploma

My Father-in-Law Was a Doctor for 40 Years — Until I Found a Death Certificate Behind His Diploma

a day ago by Chris Ndetei

My Husband Left His Phone In The Car; It Synced To My Laptop, And I Saw A Folder Titled "Family B"

My Husband Left His Phone In The Car; It Synced To My Laptop, And I Saw A Folder Titled "Family B"

a day ago by Chris Ndetei

My Husband Refused to Touch Our Son Because of His Eye Colour —Then I Found Secret DNA Test Results

My Husband Refused to Touch Our Son Because of His Eye Colour —Then I Found Secret DNA Test Results

a day ago by Racheal Murimi

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Entertainment

Actress Lois Du Plessis bids farewell to 'House of Zwide': "What a journey"

Actress Lois Du Plessis bids farewell to 'House of Zwide': "What a journey"

an hour ago by Rae Seleme

Resurfaced picture of AKA's album allegedly selling for R10 goes viral

Resurfaced picture of AKA's album allegedly selling for R10 goes viral

an hour ago by Moroba Moroeng

Inno Morolong seemingly ignores backlash and advertises high-paying gig

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Inno Morolong seemingly ignores backlash and advertises high-paying gig

13 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Sne Mseleku cries when questioned about the 4th child’s baby daddy on ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’

Sne Mseleku cries when questioned about the 4th child’s baby daddy on ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’

14 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

'BBMzansi' runner-up Thandeka Tshabalala gets emotional as fans shower her with lavish gifts

'BBMzansi' runner-up Thandeka Tshabalala gets emotional as fans shower her with lavish gifts

15 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Mmabatho Montsho shares her unpleasant encounter with a manager at a popular bookstore

Mmabatho Montsho shares her unpleasant encounter with a manager at a popular bookstore

15 hours ago by Rae Seleme

Entertainment

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Editorial

NenzaniLaEzweni Operation: Is KZN’s tough stance on lawless drivers finally working?

NenzaniLaEzweni Operation: Is KZN’s tough stance on lawless drivers finally working?

17 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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

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

22 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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

29 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

a month 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

a month ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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