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Mamelodi Sundowns star compared to former Manchester United striker

Mamelodi Sundowns star compared to former Manchester United striker

Football

5 hours ago

Kaizer Chiefs exploring deal for Brayan León’s compatriot

Football

5 hours ago

Sannah Mchunu drops saucy claim about Letoya Makhene's new baby daddy

Celebrities

6 hours ago

'Skeem Saam' puts spin on Drake’s “Iceman” album cover to hype Lehasa and Pretty’s wedding

TV Shows

6 hours ago

Kaze reacts to Glody Lilepo’s unfortunate red card against AmaZulu

Football

6 hours ago

SAHRC confirms complaints against Ngizwe Mchunu: "We are busy assessing"

Celebrities

8 hours ago

Pirates coach Ouaddou reveals cause of altercation with Durban City bench

Football

8 hours ago

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North West businessman Brown Mogotsi arrested for defeating the ends of justice

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North West businessman Brown Mogotsi arrested for defeating the ends of justice

Brown Mogotsi, controversial North West businessman, has been arrested for defeating the ends of justice following a tense Madlanga Commission testimony.

South Africa

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Pretoria detectives nabbed during undercover operation over alleged extortion of kidnapping suspects

Pretoria detectives nabbed during undercover operation over alleged extortion of kidnapping suspects

South Africa

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Sizwe Dhlomo and Loyiso MacDonald react to SABC executives' suspension amid 'Pimville' salary drama

Sizwe Dhlomo and Loyiso MacDonald react to SABC executives' suspension amid 'Pimville' salary drama

Celebrities

a day ago by Jessica Gcaba

Dr Aaron Motsoaledi visits family of mother and toddler killed in state vehicle crash

Dr Aaron Motsoaledi visits family of mother and toddler killed in state vehicle crash

South Africa

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Zim TikToker Ndoyisile Sibindi responds to arrest and deportation reports

Zim TikToker Ndoyisile Sibindi responds to arrest and deportation reports

Celebrities

a day ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

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Pretoria schoolgirl Kira Meyer declared brain dead after electric scooter accident on Mother's Day

Pretoria schoolgirl Kira Meyer declared brain dead after electric scooter accident on Mother's Day

Family and Relationships

13 hours ago

Mel and Peet Viljoen claim they're fed dog food in a USA prison, SA reacts: "Be grateful"

Celebrities

13 hours ago

South African skating community mourns Pretoria schoolgirl’s tragic death

Sports

6 hours ago

Cape Town Gets New Mandela Marathon to Replace Iconic Race in Major Running Shake-Up

Sports

13 hours ago

"Not about the timeline": Cape Town teen with cancer inspires SA with her message to keep fighting

Family and Relationships

10 hours ago

"Should I have lied?": American tourist stands by Cape Town criticism after online backlash

People

18 hours ago

SABC News anchor Chriselda Zozi Lewis mourns the passing of her father: “Greatest privilege of my life”

Celebrities

14 hours ago

What is impeachment? Process explained amid political tensions around President Ramaphosa

What is impeachment? Process explained amid political tensions around President Ramaphosa

South Africa

a day ago

Woman smears cake on mother-in-law after gender reveal turns into family disaster

Woman smears cake on mother-in-law after gender reveal turns into family disaster

Family and Relationships

a day ago

"You were wrong": Kruger driver fires back after SANParks slams reckless driving

"You were wrong": Kruger driver fires back after SANParks slams reckless driving

People

a day ago

"There's no winner": Search for R100 million lotto winner in South Africa sparks serious doubts

"There's no winner": Search for R100 million lotto winner in South Africa sparks serious doubts

People

a day ago

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I Recognised Myself On A 15-Year-Old Missing-Child Poster On An Ancestry Website

I Recognised Myself On A 15-Year-Old Missing-Child Poster On An Ancestry Website

Stories

a day ago by Ruth Gitonga

My Parents Gambled Away My Dream House Savings — Then I Exposed Who Really Received the Money

My Parents Gambled Away My Dream House Savings — Then I Exposed Who Really Received the Money

Stories

20 hours ago by Ruth Gitonga

My Wife Left for Overnight Prayers — 4 Hours Later I Saw Her On a Background of a Police Raid Report

My Wife Left for Overnight Prayers — 4 Hours Later I Saw Her On a Background of a Police Raid Report

Stories

2 days ago by Racheal Murimi

My Father Walked Out on Us 20 Years Ago — Last Week, I Found His Face on a Missing Persons Poster

My Father Walked Out on Us 20 Years Ago — Last Week, I Found His Face on a Missing Persons Poster

Stories

a day ago by Racheal Murimi

I Struggled With Infertility for 10 Years — Then I Caught Our Maid Hiding a Positive Test

I Struggled With Infertility for 10 Years — Then I Caught Our Maid Hiding a Positive Test

Stories

2 days ago by Brian Oroo

I Caught My Brother Sneaking Into My Daughter's Room at 2 AM: CCTV Footage Broke Me

I Caught My Brother Sneaking Into My Daughter's Room at 2 AM: CCTV Footage Broke Me

Stories

2 days ago by Chris Ndetei

South Africa

Julius Malema says President Ramaphosa will go to jail over Phala Phala

Julius Malema says President Ramaphosa will go to jail over Phala Phala

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Brown Mogotsi faces possible perjury charges over deleted WhatsApp messages at Madlanga Commission

Brown Mogotsi faces possible perjury charges over deleted WhatsApp messages at Madlanga Commission

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Fadiel Adams released on R10,000 bail, NCC leader ordered to report to police station twice a week

Fadiel Adams released on R10,000 bail, NCC leader ordered to report to police station twice a week

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu visits Ngizwe Mchunu's Mbumbulu home after devastating arson attack

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu visits Ngizwe Mchunu's Mbumbulu home after devastating arson attack

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Viral gun video sparks concern as SAPS warns against dangerous social media trends

Viral gun video sparks concern as SAPS warns against dangerous social media trends

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Shock exit: Papa Penny leaves MK Party after “attacks on his dignity”

Shock exit: Papa Penny leaves MK Party after “attacks on his dignity”

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

South Africa

World

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

15 hours 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

2 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

3 days ago by Jim Mohlala

"A very promising strategy": Therapy used to treat some cancers might help fight HIV

"A very promising strategy": Therapy used to treat some cancers might help fight HIV

3 days ago by The Associated Press

300 Ghanaians set for evacuation from South Africa after protest warnings

300 Ghanaians set for evacuation from South Africa after protest warnings

3 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Hantavirus cruise ship passengers evacuated from Tenerife as last flight home set for Monday

Hantavirus cruise ship passengers evacuated from Tenerife as last flight home set for Monday

6 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

World

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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

3 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?

7 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

9 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

11 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

11 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

18 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Education

Politics

Vuyo Zungula says President Ramaphosa broke Constitution he helped write amid impeachment crisis

Vuyo Zungula says President Ramaphosa broke Constitution he helped write amid impeachment crisis

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

ANC NEC backs Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to take Phala Phala report on review, citizens left divided

ANC NEC backs Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to take Phala Phala report on review, citizens left divided

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

“SA was sold a dream”: Pieter Kriel slams 'Rainbow Nation' concept as wealth inequality thrives

“SA was sold a dream”: Pieter Kriel slams 'Rainbow Nation' concept as wealth inequality thrives

3 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Patrice Motsepe says ANC has honest, capable leaders who are committed to the country, SA sceptical

Patrice Motsepe says ANC has honest, capable leaders who are committed to the country, SA sceptical

4 days ago by Byron Pillay

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi slams Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala address: "Terrible show of leadership"

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi slams Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala address: "Terrible show of leadership"

4 days ago by Moroba Moroeng

Cyril Ramaphosa fights back: Takes on Phala Phala panel report

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Cyril Ramaphosa fights back: Takes on Phala Phala panel report

5 days ago by Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Politics

People

"Finally free": Gent frees family from 130 years of brick factory slavery in Pakistan

"Finally free": Gent frees family from 130 years of brick factory slavery in Pakistan

9 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"He paid lobola in 1986": KZN man honours his SA roots with his Austrian father

"He paid lobola in 1986": KZN man honours his SA roots with his Austrian father

11 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"Where were their fathers?": SA pastor and author links fatherhood to tackling violence

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"Where were their fathers?": SA pastor and author links fatherhood to tackling violence

16 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

My husband left me & our 8 kids for a younger woman–I knew karma hit when I got a 2 AM notification

My husband left me & our 8 kids for a younger woman–I knew karma hit when I got a 2 AM notification

19 hours ago by Samuel Gitonga

"I'm so jealous": Pretoria mom's R12K Woolies winter kids clothes video leaves SA mummies envious

"I'm so jealous": Pretoria mom's R12K Woolies winter kids clothes video leaves SA mummies envious

19 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

"Not approved for human use": Two women land in hospital after risky injections

"Not approved for human use": Two women land in hospital after risky injections

a day ago by Tendani Mungoni

People

Women Empowerment Family and Relationships Confessions

Business and Economy

"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

2 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

9 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

15 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

15 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

15 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

17 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Business and Economy

Energy Money Industry Technology Economy

Sports

Ouaddou delivers defiant title message despite Pirates setback

Ouaddou delivers defiant title message despite Pirates setback

8 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Pirates lead Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns in race to sign Bafana Bafana star

Pirates lead Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns in race to sign Bafana Bafana star

9 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Tragedy in the ring: Boxing champion dies weeks after brutal title fight

Tragedy in the ring: Boxing champion dies weeks after brutal title fight

10 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Orlando Pirates one win from glory as 14-year PSL drought nears dramatic end

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Orlando Pirates one win from glory as 14-year PSL drought nears dramatic end

16 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Brandon Clarke’s sudden death at 29 leaves NBA searching for answers

Brandon Clarke’s sudden death at 29 leaves NBA searching for answers

a day ago by Dzikamai Matara

New Zealand rugby player dies after suffering horror injury in first match of the season

New Zealand rugby player dies after suffering horror injury in first match of the season

a day ago by Dzikamai Matara

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

After 25 Years of Living Without Father, My Grandma's Hidden Box Proved My Father Was Stolen From Me

After 25 Years of Living Without Father, My Grandma's Hidden Box Proved My Father Was Stolen From Me

13 hours ago by Racheal Murimi

My Son Invited Me to His Wedding Out of Pity - Then a Bathroom Talk Let Me Expose His Bride's Affair

My Son Invited Me to His Wedding Out of Pity - Then a Bathroom Talk Let Me Expose His Bride's Affair

14 hours ago by Brian Oroo

My Ex Lied About Our Son Skipping School — The Principal Revealed He Was Meeting Someone in a Car

My Ex Lied About Our Son Skipping School — The Principal Revealed He Was Meeting Someone in a Car

19 hours ago by Ruth Gitonga

At 95, On Her Deathbed My Grandma Said: "Here's the key," That Changed Our Family Forever

At 95, On Her Deathbed My Grandma Said: "Here's the key," That Changed Our Family Forever

20 hours ago by Chris Ndetei

My Son Erased Me From His Life — 25 Years Later, I Showed Up At His Wedding

My Son Erased Me From His Life — 25 Years Later, I Showed Up At His Wedding

20 hours ago by Chris Ndetei

My Wife Died Leaving Me with 5 Kids: Then My Daughter Said, 'Mom Said You Shouldn't Trust Grandma'

My Wife Died Leaving Me with 5 Kids: Then My Daughter Said, 'Mom Said You Shouldn't Trust Grandma'

20 hours ago by Racheal Murimi

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Entertainment

Vuyokazi Nciweni celebrates new address as she moves into her own apartment: "New beginnings"

Vuyokazi Nciweni celebrates new address as she moves into her own apartment: "New beginnings"

9 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

DJ Maphorisa working on music at Sizwe Dhlomo's home studio, SA jokes: “Who bought the Nandos?”

DJ Maphorisa working on music at Sizwe Dhlomo's home studio, SA jokes: “Who bought the Nandos?”

12 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Linda Sokhulu, Rorisang Mohapi, and Slindile Nodangala score roles in 'Thuli's Doek'

Linda Sokhulu, Rorisang Mohapi, and Slindile Nodangala score roles in 'Thuli's Doek'

14 hours ago by Rae Seleme

The memorial service for SA fashion designer Maria McCloy has been announced

The memorial service for SA fashion designer Maria McCloy has been announced

16 hours ago by Rae Seleme

Robert Marawa addresses his relationship status in interview with rumoured bae Thando Thabethe

Robert Marawa addresses his relationship status in interview with rumoured bae Thando Thabethe

17 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Fans dig up old photo of 18-year-old Rihanna to prove Tyla is "copying" her

Fans dig up old photo of 18-year-old Rihanna to prove Tyla is "copying" her

17 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

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?

29 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

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

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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