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“I didn’t notice I had no mother”: Sfiso shares painful story of abandonment and loss

“I didn’t notice I had no mother”: Sfiso shares painful story of abandonment and loss

Celebrities

6 minutes ago

CAF makes major U-turn on AFCON format, confirms new tournament schedule

Football

11 minutes ago

Thierry Henry Makes Surprise Soweto Derby Appearance as Arsenal Legend Heads to South Africa

Football

15 minutes ago

Grace Mondlana joins Dr Fez Mkhize for Top Billing feature premiering on 29 October

Celebrities

30 minutes ago

Nandi Madida and Zakes Bantwini’s 9-year-old son Shaka earns Dutch art exhibition spot

Celebrities

37 minutes ago

Woman shows Walmart grocery prices undercut rival retailers on everyday essentials

People

48 minutes ago

'Top Billing' Names Homba Mazaleni Its 2026 Presenter Search Winner as Mzansi Reacts

Celebrities

50 minutes ago

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Patrick Stewart dies at 86 as fans mourn legendary Star Trek and X-Men actor

Patrick Stewart dies at 86 as fans mourn legendary Star Trek and X-Men actor

Patrick Stewart has died at 86 following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, and fans have paid tribute to the iconic actor.

Celebrities

an hour ago by Gloria Masia

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu shows Sarah Langa some love amid cheating rumours with Cape Town model

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu shows Sarah Langa some love amid cheating rumours with Cape Town model

Rugby

2 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Bafana Bafana legend Matthew Booth's new book tackles football's untold reality

Bafana Bafana legend Matthew Booth's new book tackles football's untold reality

Football

2 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

CNN panel erupts as Trump Representative defends US refugee intake for white South Africans

CNN panel erupts as Trump Representative defends US refugee intake for white South Africans

US

22 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Lamar Odom sparks disbelief online after promoting OnlyFans debut

Lamar Odom sparks disbelief online after promoting OnlyFans debut

Celebrities

22 hours ago by Moroba Maepa

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SAPS arrests suspect in Gqeberha road rage murder of Shaun Marais

SAPS arrests suspect in Gqeberha road rage murder of Shaun Marais

South Africa

17 hours ago

Victor Matfield names the Springbok forward he expects to shine against Ireland and France

Rugby

17 hours ago

Donovan Marx family shares update after brutal North West farm attack

People

38 minutes ago

King Mswati III set to take 16th wife, Shembe leader's daughter named as bride

People

23 hours ago

Farm murder activist takes aim at Ramaphosa’s office after brutal Donovan Marx attack

South Africa

15 hours ago

"How can we apply?": US caseworker showcases refugee apartment setup in Utah, SA wowed

People

16 hours ago

Cornè Mulder reveals secret meeting to start new Afrikaans party in South Africa

Politics

22 hours ago

Kaizer Chiefs Coach Fernando Da Cruz's English Interview Leaves Fans Surprised

Kaizer Chiefs Coach Fernando Da Cruz's English Interview Leaves Fans Surprised

Football

2 hours ago

Handré Pollard’s wife Marise Pollard shares stunning poolside photos

Handré Pollard’s wife Marise Pollard shares stunning poolside photos

People

2 hours ago

Viral Mandela AI-generated video targeting ANC sparks IEC warning ahead of elections

Viral Mandela AI-generated video targeting ANC sparks IEC warning ahead of elections

South Africa

3 hours ago

Emirates opens cabin crew recruitment in 3 major South African cities

Emirates opens cabin crew recruitment in 3 major South African cities

People

22 hours ago

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Who is Kwanele Mthethwa? Age, boyfriend, education, movies, profiles, net worth

Who is Kwanele Mthethwa? Age, boyfriend, education, movies, profiles, net worth

Celebrity biographies

2 days ago by Lynn Kandie

How much do you know about Fayza Lamari, Mbappé's mother?

How much do you know about Fayza Lamari, Mbappé's mother?

Celebrity biographies

2 days ago by Priscillah Mueni

Top 15 most difficult degrees in South Africa: Toughest courses

Top 15 most difficult degrees in South Africa: Toughest courses

Education

7 minutes ago by Favour Adeaga

Tinah Mnumzana: age, husband, career, P.O.B., The River, net worth

Tinah Mnumzana: age, husband, career, P.O.B., The River, net worth

Facts and lifehacks

a day ago by Ruth Gitonga

The untold truth about Shiho Yoshimura: Where is she today?

The untold truth about Shiho Yoshimura: Where is she today?

Celebrity biographies

a day ago by Bennett Yates

Who is Emma D’Arcy’s partner and what do we know about their sexuality

Who is Emma D’Arcy’s partner and what do we know about their sexuality

Celebrity biographies

22 hours ago by Alice Wabwile

South Africa

Suliman Carrim faces new charges as two employees join him in court

Suliman Carrim faces new charges as two employees join him in court

an hour ago by Mbalenhle Butale

4 men arrested with AK-47 and 2 handguns after anti-Illegal Immigration Marches in KZN

4 men arrested with AK-47 and 2 handguns after anti-Illegal Immigration Marches in KZN

an hour ago by Tebogo Mokwena

SAWS warns of extreme veld fire danger in Northern Cape and heatwave in Eastern Cape

SAWS warns of extreme veld fire danger in Northern Cape and heatwave in Eastern Cape

3 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

Lesotho National, 23, Found Dead at Giyani Dumping Site, Police Open Murder Case

Lesotho National, 23, Found Dead at Giyani Dumping Site, Police Open Murder Case

15 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

South African Pilot Rowan Tooth Receives UAE Medal After FlyDubai Cockpit Attack

South African Pilot Rowan Tooth Receives UAE Medal After FlyDubai Cockpit Attack

17 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

NPA freezes R99 million in assets belonging to Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni

NPA freezes R99 million in assets belonging to Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni

18 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

South Africa

World

At least 64 dead after two high-speed trains collide in Toledo, Spain

At least 64 dead after two high-speed trains collide in Toledo, Spain

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Western Australia recruits SA teachers with salaries of over R1 million a year

Western Australia recruits SA teachers with salaries of over R1 million a year

2 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Germany opens door for skilled South Africans to job-hunt without an employment offer

Germany opens door for skilled South Africans to job-hunt without an employment offer

2 days ago by Tendani Mungoni

Denmark launches official platform giving skilled foreigners direct access to its job market

Denmark launches official platform giving skilled foreigners direct access to its job market

3 days ago by Tendani Mungoni

US removes 3 South Africans from refugee programme over alleged fraud

US removes 3 South Africans from refugee programme over alleged fraud

4 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

WHO launches Ebola vaccine trial in DRC as outbreak worsens

WHO launches Ebola vaccine trial in DRC as outbreak worsens

4 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

World

US Asia Africa Europe

Education

UK universities withdraw admissions to students from three major countries

UK universities withdraw admissions to students from three major countries

17 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

23-year-old SA developer builds free app to help learners pass maths

23-year-old SA developer builds free app to help learners pass maths

23 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Matric exams: Everything the class of 2026 needs to know before 13 October

Matric exams: Everything the class of 2026 needs to know before 13 October

23 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

National Senior Certificate: Everything you need to know about the examinations

National Senior Certificate: Everything you need to know about the examinations

28 days ago by Priscillah Mueni

"NSFAS isn't only an option": UCT graduate shares 5 bursaries closing on 30 September

"NSFAS isn't only an option": UCT graduate shares 5 bursaries closing on 30 September

a month ago by Nerissa Naidoo

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

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

a month ago by Peris Walubengo

Education

Politics

President Cyril Ramaphosa condemns escalating political killings ahead of local government elections

President Cyril Ramaphosa condemns escalating political killings ahead of local government elections

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Cape Town pre-election debate: Parties clash over housing and inequality ahead of 2026 LGE

Cape Town pre-election debate: Parties clash over housing and inequality ahead of 2026 LGE

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Bopha Foundation to Sue IEC, demands deregistration of ActionSA

Bopha Foundation to Sue IEC, demands deregistration of ActionSA

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Ramaphosa returns to eThekwini for final ANC campaign push before local government vote

Ramaphosa returns to eThekwini for final ANC campaign push before local government vote

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

DA ward candidate Thulani Mbana shot dead outside Free State home

DA ward candidate Thulani Mbana shot dead outside Free State home

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Former ANC MP Boy Mamabolo takes aim at ANC ahead of local elections

Former ANC MP Boy Mamabolo takes aim at ANC ahead of local elections

3 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Politics

People

Tributes pour in for Joburg fire commander Patrick Cass after his death

Tributes pour in for Joburg fire commander Patrick Cass after his death

an hour ago by Rutendo Masasi

FlySafair sues SAA Technical for R21 million over OR Tambo aircraft collision

FlySafair sues SAA Technical for R21 million over OR Tambo aircraft collision

2 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

My husband canceled our anniversary trip — What I found at his office shocked me

My husband canceled our anniversary trip — What I found at his office shocked me

5 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

My daughter whispered a warning about her dad — My heart sank

My daughter whispered a warning about her dad — My heart sank

6 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

I sat beside a stranger on my husband’s business flight — her secret shocked me

I sat beside a stranger on my husband’s business flight — her secret shocked me

7 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

My husband bought two identical bracelets — The second one revealed his secret

My husband bought two identical bracelets — The second one revealed his secret

7 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

People

Women Empowerment Family and Relationships Confessions

Business and Economy

Johannesburg company wins court fight with SARS over tax returns it never approved

Johannesburg company wins court fight with SARS over tax returns it never approved

5 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Good news for motorists as Transport Minister Barbara Creecy rejects proposed RAF fuel levy hike

Good news for motorists as Transport Minister Barbara Creecy rejects proposed RAF fuel levy hike

16 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

From 63C petrol to r3,790 cars: what life cost in South Africa in the 1980s

From 63C petrol to r3,790 cars: what life cost in South Africa in the 1980s

16 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

What's eating into South Africans' wallets? Woolworths report points to an online habit

What's eating into South Africans' wallets? Woolworths report points to an online habit

23 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Woolworths rolls out Next Gen stores, giving South Africans more to look forward to

Woolworths rolls out Next Gen stores, giving South Africans more to look forward to

24 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"R33 a litre": Cape Town advisor warns SA is headed for financial trouble as diesel soars

"R33 a litre": Cape Town advisor warns SA is headed for financial trouble as diesel soars

26 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Business and Economy

Energy Money Industry Technology Economy

Sports

Malcolm Marx makes major career decision as Springbok star prepares to leave Japan

Malcolm Marx makes major career decision as Springbok star prepares to leave Japan

53 minutes ago by Dzikamai Matara

Springboks vs Ireland: Rugby star escapes lengthy ban after World Rugby allegations

Springboks vs Ireland: Rugby star escapes lengthy ban after World Rugby allegations

2 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Rugby star ruled out until 2027 after hip-drop tackle injury

Rugby star ruled out until 2027 after hip-drop tackle injury

5 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou explains why his side are Soweto Derby favourites

Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou explains why his side are Soweto Derby favourites

10 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Springboks November 2026 test fixtures: Dates and kick-off times

Springboks November 2026 test fixtures: Dates and kick-off times

11 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Bobby Motaung reveals where he stands as Kaizer Chiefs modernise the club

Bobby Motaung reveals where he stands as Kaizer Chiefs modernise the club

11 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

Who is Shaun So? Inside the life of Anna Chlumsky's husband and entrepreneur

Who is Shaun So? Inside the life of Anna Chlumsky's husband and entrepreneur

a day ago by Bennett Yates

The Blockman menu in Bryanston: Full food guide with latest prices

The Blockman menu in Bryanston: Full food guide with latest prices

a day ago by Justine De Lange

What is Joe Sibanyoni's net worth? Quick facts on the taxi tycoon

What is Joe Sibanyoni's net worth? Quick facts on the taxi tycoon

a day ago by Justine De Lange

Meet Belmont Cameli: Actor, model, star of Saved by the Bell reboot

Meet Belmont Cameli: Actor, model, star of Saved by the Bell reboot

a day ago by Ruth Gitonga

160+ beautiful Tswana names for boys and girls to choose from

160+ beautiful Tswana names for boys and girls to choose from

3 days ago by Cindy Karimi

Is Madison Alworth of Indian descent? 11 facts about her nationality, age and life story

Is Madison Alworth of Indian descent? 11 facts about her nationality, age and life story

3 days ago by Ruth Gitonga

Facts and lifehacks

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Entertainment

MacG reveals why Benjy's episode was removed from YouTube

MacG reveals why Benjy's episode was removed from YouTube

an hour ago by Rae Seleme

Anele Mdoda's son Alakhe's hilarious texts go viral: "Alakhe standing on business"

Anele Mdoda's son Alakhe's hilarious texts go viral: "Alakhe standing on business"

11 hours ago by Moroba Maepa

Jay-Z's Roc Nation to fund Spain Training Trip for 3-Year-Old Football Prodigy

Jay-Z's Roc Nation to fund Spain Training Trip for 3-Year-Old Football Prodigy

12 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Emma Roberts' birthday post for Julia Roberts shocks fans who didn't know they're related

Emma Roberts' birthday post for Julia Roberts shocks fans who didn't know they're related

12 hours ago by Moroba Maepa

Former '7de Laan' star Angelique Gerber hosts Helen Zille on podcast ahead of elections

Former '7de Laan' star Angelique Gerber hosts Helen Zille on podcast ahead of elections

13 hours ago by Moroba Maepa

Khwezi Mazibuko reveals she and Lwandle Mseleku used IUI to conceive

Khwezi Mazibuko reveals she and Lwandle Mseleku used IUI to conceive

13 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

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Editorial

Briefly News Named Best Digital News Platform 2026 in South Africa at Global Business Awards

Briefly News Named Best Digital News Platform 2026 in South Africa at Global Business Awards

17 days ago by Felix Imoh

Elections 2026: Coalitions didn't break local government, they exposed it

Elections 2026: Coalitions didn't break local government, they exposed it

a month ago by Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Celebrated in August, buried in September: Women’s Month honours women, the rest of the year must protect them

Celebrated in August, buried in September: Women’s Month honours women, the rest of the year must protect them

a month ago by Maryn Blignaut

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

a month ago by Felix Imoh

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