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"Money can buy happiness": Massive Nissan & Datsun collection at NAMPO leaves SA stunned

"Money can buy happiness": Massive Nissan & Datsun collection at NAMPO leaves SA stunned

People

4 hours ago

Sharks owner Marco Masotti breaks silence after fierce fan backlash

Rugby

5 hours ago

Kaizer Chiefs set to keep two coaches with new contract extensions

Football

5 hours ago

South African forward eyes Kaizer Chiefs comeback next season

Football

5 hours ago

Former South African international retires from football

Football

5 hours ago

Tiny orange micro-car spotted on SA roads leaves Mzansi amused

People

6 hours ago

Mamelodi Sundowns forced to return home after Morocco landing permit drama ahead of CAFCL final vs AS FAR

Football

6 hours ago

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Another e-hailing attack in Johannesburg goes viral after Soweto hijacking arrest

Another e-hailing attack in Johannesburg goes viral after Soweto hijacking arrest

E-hailing safety concerns escalate after a dashcam video reveals a violent attack on a driver in Eldorado Park, just after a recent Soweto hijacking arrest.

South Africa

17 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Actress Rosemary Zimu discusses her role as Lethabo in 'Strings Attached'

Actress Rosemary Zimu discusses her role as Lethabo in 'Strings Attached'

TV Shows

17 hours ago by Rae Seleme

Ghana outlines evacuation plan for 300 citizens in South Africa, sparking praise and criticism

Ghana outlines evacuation plan for 300 citizens in South Africa, sparking praise and criticism

South Africa

17 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Graphic audio clip of Nirvana Nokwe detailing the incident to an investigating officer emerges

Graphic audio clip of Nirvana Nokwe detailing the incident to an investigating officer emerges

Celebrities

17 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

SA Rugby drops blunt verdict on Gayton McKenzie’s World Cup dream

SA Rugby drops blunt verdict on Gayton McKenzie’s World Cup dream

Rugby

18 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

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Bonko Khoza’s wife Lesego stands by her husband amid Nirvana Nokwe scandal

Bonko Khoza’s wife Lesego stands by her husband amid Nirvana Nokwe scandal

Celebrities

6 hours ago

Video of Bonko Khoza eating fan's food resurfaces following Nirvana Nokwe allegations

Celebrities

9 hours ago

Londie London, Zola Nombona, Khaya Dladla, and Rosemary Zimu rally behind Nirvana Nokwe

Celebrities

8 hours ago

Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy lands big BBC role ahead of 2026 World Cup

Football

18 hours ago

Springboks Star Damian Willemse Caught in Fake News Storm After Pastor’s Viral Post

Rugby

20 hours ago

Nirvana Nokwe hits back at Bonko Khoza following statement denying sexual assault allegations

Celebrities

10 hours ago

Ayanda Borotho and Lerato Mvelase rally behind Bonko Khoza after Nirvana's sexual assault claims

Celebrities

19 hours ago

"We will see you again": Family asks for support after heartbreaking loss of 12-year-old Kira Meyer

"We will see you again": Family asks for support after heartbreaking loss of 12-year-old Kira Meyer

Family and Relationships

16 hours ago

"The best workspace": Chris Brown gives Cape Town call centre staff big shoutout after viral video

"The best workspace": Chris Brown gives Cape Town call centre staff big shoutout after viral video

People

16 hours ago

Mpumelelo "Sbindi" Mseleku and baby mama Vuyokazi Nciweni reunite for daughter's birthday party

Mpumelelo "Sbindi" Mseleku and baby mama Vuyokazi Nciweni reunite for daughter's birthday party

Celebrities

18 hours ago

"Stories like this give headaches": Mom and son blow R18 million on reckless lifestyle, SA aggrieved

"Stories like this give headaches": Mom and son blow R18 million on reckless lifestyle, SA aggrieved

Family and Relationships

18 hours ago

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"Parents with purpose": BMW i8 worth R1.3M spotted at UJ student parking lot, SA impressed

"Parents with purpose": BMW i8 worth R1.3M spotted at UJ student parking lot, SA impressed

People

a day ago by Bongiwe Mati

"She looks so sad": Bride forced to remove makeup before entering church, SA astonished

"She looks so sad": Bride forced to remove makeup before entering church, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

a day ago by Bongiwe Mati

"Salute hustler": Checkers Sixty60 driver’s morning content earns him respect online, SA impressed

"Salute hustler": Checkers Sixty60 driver’s morning content earns him respect online, SA impressed

People

a day ago by Bongiwe Mati

National Assembly Speaker moves to establish Impeachment Committee in line with ConCourt ruling

National Assembly Speaker moves to establish Impeachment Committee in line with ConCourt ruling

South Africa

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

My Husband Abandoned Me and Our Baby at Hospital — 18 Years Later, He Appeared at Her Graduation

My Husband Abandoned Me and Our Baby at Hospital — 18 Years Later, He Appeared at Her Graduation

Stories

2 days ago by Ruth Gitonga

My Wife Left Me Because I Was "Too Poor" — 10 Years Later, She Applied to Be My Live-In Housemaid

My Wife Left Me Because I Was "Too Poor" — 10 Years Later, She Applied to Be My Live-In Housemaid

Stories

a day ago by Ruth Gitonga

South Africa

Blade Nzimande defends Ramaphosa’s right to challenge Phala Phala report, South Africans divided

Blade Nzimande defends Ramaphosa’s right to challenge Phala Phala report, South Africans divided

7 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Firoz Cachalia unveils R127 billion police budget to boost crime intelligence

Firoz Cachalia unveils R127 billion police budget to boost crime intelligence

8 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Eskom to cut power to Johannesburg and City Power over R5.2 billion debt

Eskom to cut power to Johannesburg and City Power over R5.2 billion debt

9 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Johannesburg MMC and bodyguard arrested after teenager allegedly kidnapped and assaulted, SA debates

Johannesburg MMC and bodyguard arrested after teenager allegedly kidnapped and assaulted, SA debates

9 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Chaos in Joburg CBD as MTN butchery raid uncovers undocumented workers

Chaos in Joburg CBD as MTN butchery raid uncovers undocumented workers

10 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Government extends Social Relief of Distress Fund to 2027

Government extends Social Relief of Distress Fund to 2027

11 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

South Africa

World

Trump administration targets increased refugee admissions for Afrikaners

Trump administration targets increased refugee admissions for Afrikaners

21 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

WHO raises concern over Ebola as Ramaphosa urges African nations to act

WHO raises concern over Ebola as Ramaphosa urges African nations to act

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

"We can’t catch a break": 17th Ebola outbreak in Congo leaves people deeply concerned

"We can’t catch a break": 17th Ebola outbreak in Congo leaves people deeply concerned

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

DRC confirms new Ebola outbreak with 80 deaths as Uganda reports first imported case

DRC confirms new Ebola outbreak with 80 deaths as Uganda reports first imported case

3 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"A stellar result": African diamond sells for double expected value at auction

"A stellar result": African diamond sells for double expected value at auction

5 days ago by The Associated Press

"Too expensive": Viral clip of Harare man selling potatoes from truck leaves the Internet laughing

"Too expensive": Viral clip of Harare man selling potatoes from truck leaves the Internet laughing

6 days ago by Jim Mohlala

World

US Asia Africa Europe

Education

Walter Sisulu’s grandson earns PhD at GIBS for research on African business elites

Walter Sisulu’s grandson earns PhD at GIBS for research on African business elites

6 days ago by Jim Mohlala

What is the official retirement age in South Africa in 2026?

What is the official retirement age in South Africa in 2026?

10 days ago by Sheila Kamau

UCT researchers build AI model that covers all 11 South African languages

UCT researchers build AI model that covers all 11 South African languages

12 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Reddam House Durbanville wins four top in the world Cambridge Awards in record 2025 results

Reddam House Durbanville wins four top in the world Cambridge Awards in record 2025 results

14 days ago by Jim Mohlala

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

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

14 days ago by Jim Mohlala

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

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

21 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Education

Politics

Former spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela breaks silence after MK Party exit, congratulates successor

Former spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela breaks silence after MK Party exit, congratulates successor

9 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Gayton McKenzie says Patriotic Alliance will not vote against Cyril Ramaphosa in impeachment

Gayton McKenzie says Patriotic Alliance will not vote against Cyril Ramaphosa in impeachment

9 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Mmusi Maimane questions Cyril Ramaphosa after controversial video with Zimbabwean businessman

Mmusi Maimane questions Cyril Ramaphosa after controversial video with Zimbabwean businessman

16 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu "fearless" as Vuzimusi "Cat" Matlala turns state witness

Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu "fearless" as Vuzimusi "Cat" Matlala turns state witness

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Glynnis Breytenbach opens up after DA appoints her the party's Parliamentary chief whip

Glynnis Breytenbach opens up after DA appoints her the party's Parliamentary chief whip

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

White Economic Freedom Fighter defends Julius Malema and the party

White Economic Freedom Fighter defends Julius Malema and the party

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Politics

People

TikToker’s El Niño warning sparks questions from concerned South Africans about weather

TikToker’s El Niño warning sparks questions from concerned South Africans about weather

8 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

"Ola Magogo": Helen Zille promises to steamroll ANC in Jozi during Gugulethu road repairs, SA moved

"Ola Magogo": Helen Zille promises to steamroll ANC in Jozi during Gugulethu road repairs, SA moved

8 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

Viral South African pride video reminds citizens of iconic national moments

Viral South African pride video reminds citizens of iconic national moments

8 hours ago by Gloria Masia

"They'd rather stand": SA woman shows the harsh reality of living in South Korea

"They'd rather stand": SA woman shows the harsh reality of living in South Korea

8 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Huge rockfall damages road leading to famous Cango Caves near Oudtshoorn

Huge rockfall damages road leading to famous Cango Caves near Oudtshoorn

9 hours ago by Gloria Masia

Unemployed student’s expensive grocery haul leaves South Africans talking online

Unemployed student’s expensive grocery haul leaves South Africans talking online

9 hours ago by Gloria Masia

People

Women Empowerment Family and Relationships Confessions

Business and Economy

My Beauty Expo 2026 Launches Pan-African Vision at Official Media Briefing in Sandton

My Beauty Expo 2026 Launches Pan-African Vision at Official Media Briefing in Sandton

22 hours ago by Briefly.co.za Team

Bolt officially launches EV initiative in Cape Town marking 10 years in South Africa

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Bolt officially launches EV initiative in Cape Town marking 10 years in South Africa

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

"Love your sense of humour": Engen team turn petrol price pain into comedy gold in funny video

"Love your sense of humour": Engen team turn petrol price pain into comedy gold in funny video

5 days ago by Jim Mohlala

"Unacceptable": SA unhappy as FlySafair accidentally leaks private info of R12 sale customers

"Unacceptable": SA unhappy as FlySafair accidentally leaks private info of R12 sale customers

12 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

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

18 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

18 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Business and Economy

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Sports

Pieter-Steph Du Toit’s heartwarming gesture to young fan leaves Springboks supporters emotional

Pieter-Steph Du Toit’s heartwarming gesture to young fan leaves Springboks supporters emotional

9 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Eben Etzebeth teases Cheslin Kolbe again in viral Springbok banter that has fans in stitches

Eben Etzebeth teases Cheslin Kolbe again in viral Springbok banter that has fans in stitches

12 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Both SA & England cricket fans furious after Newlands Test tickets vanish in minutes

Both SA & England cricket fans furious after Newlands Test tickets vanish in minutes

13 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Former Wallabies star Alan Morton dies as rugby world pays tribute

Former Wallabies star Alan Morton dies as rugby world pays tribute

13 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

World Cup heartbreak for Kaizer Chiefs star after squad omission

World Cup heartbreak for Kaizer Chiefs star after squad omission

16 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Toronto spends R3.3 million to hand out free World Cup condoms to FIFA fans

Toronto spends R3.3 million to hand out free World Cup condoms to FIFA fans

16 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

My 4-Year-Old Pointed at My Best Friend's Ribs—The Secret Tattoo Stamped There Ended My Marriage

My 4-Year-Old Pointed at My Best Friend's Ribs—The Secret Tattoo Stamped There Ended My Marriage

18 hours ago by Ruth Gitonga

My Wife Left Me Alone With 4 Kids – 10 Years Later She Showed Up Unexpectedly On Father's Day

My Wife Left Me Alone With 4 Kids – 10 Years Later She Showed Up Unexpectedly On Father's Day

18 hours ago by Ruth Gitonga

He Danced With Me At Our School Party: Then The Police Exposed His Secret About Our Family Home Fire

He Danced With Me At Our School Party: Then The Police Exposed His Secret About Our Family Home Fire

19 hours ago by Ruth Gitonga

I Changed My Looks For My Husband — A Hidden Portrait Revealed I Was Just A Clone Of His Ex

I Changed My Looks For My Husband — A Hidden Portrait Revealed I Was Just A Clone Of His Ex

19 hours ago by Ruth Gitonga

My Fiancée's Pregnancy Brought Unexpected News – The Gender Reveal Had Everyone in Tears

My Fiancée's Pregnancy Brought Unexpected News – The Gender Reveal Had Everyone in Tears

19 hours ago by Ruth Gitonga

My Daughter-in-Law Tried to Make Me Her Unpaid Resort Maid - But Her Chore List Sparked My Revenge

My Daughter-in-Law Tried to Make Me Her Unpaid Resort Maid - But Her Chore List Sparked My Revenge

19 hours ago by Ruth Gitonga

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Entertainment

Musa Mseleku’s wife Samke Khwela deactivates Instagram after social media drama with sister wives

Musa Mseleku’s wife Samke Khwela deactivates Instagram after social media drama with sister wives

10 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Rami Chuene issues bold wake-up call to fellow creatives: "Please read your contracts"

Rami Chuene issues bold wake-up call to fellow creatives: "Please read your contracts"

11 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Boohle's manager accused of being rude to event promoters, screenshots make rounds

Boohle's manager accused of being rude to event promoters, screenshots make rounds

12 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Penny Ntuli breaks silence after attending MySol's lavish celebration: "This opportunity came earlier"

Penny Ntuli breaks silence after attending MySol's lavish celebration: "This opportunity came earlier"

13 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

SABC 1 deletes Drake's 'Iceman' promotion post following criticism from 'Skeem Saam' fans

SABC 1 deletes Drake's 'Iceman' promotion post following criticism from 'Skeem Saam' fans

13 hours ago by Rae Seleme

Musa Mseleku’s wife MaYeni puts man on blast for sending her flirty messages: "I warned you"

Musa Mseleku’s wife MaYeni puts man on blast for sending her flirty messages: "I warned you"

15 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

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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?

a month 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

a month 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

a month 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

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