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SANDF base breach: three R4 rifles and two rocket launchers stolen in Pretoria facility

SANDF base breach: three R4 rifles and two rocket launchers stolen in Pretoria facility

South Africa

13 minutes ago

"Where is this shop?": SA man shares winter slippers plug in TikTok video, locals want the address

People

27 minutes ago

Mzansi to the World Cup: How 20 SA fans can win free 2026 World Cup trips before deadline

Football

31 minutes ago

Fans bring the receipts as critics question Bonang Matheba’s talent

Celebrities

53 minutes ago

Johannesburg informal traders open up after closing businesses for anti-illegal immigration march

South Africa

57 minutes ago

My date asked me to pay for the meal to prove I was “serious” – I realized I had walked into his trap

Confessions

an hour ago

'Skeem Saam' fans can't get enough of Nhlanhla Kunene's character Amandla

TV Shows

an hour ago

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Focalistic's new hairstyle sparks MacG lookalike claims: "They might be sharing a father"

Focalistic's new hairstyle sparks MacG lookalike claims: "They might be sharing a father"

Focalistic's new hairstyle sparks comparisons to MacG, igniting debates on social media about their striking resemblance and celebrity lookalikes in Mzansi.

Celebrities

3 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma makes explosive claims about China Mall's political ties

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma makes explosive claims about China Mall's political ties

South Africa

3 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

RocoMamas hot wings challenge left man in hospital after severe reaction

RocoMamas hot wings challenge left man in hospital after severe reaction

Family and Relationships

3 hours ago by Gloria Masia

NPA says that Madlanga Commission task team to make more arrests

NPA says that Madlanga Commission task team to make more arrests

Politics

3 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

“My breath stopped”: Lungi Ngidi’s mother breaks the silence after IPL injury Scare, thanks India for support

“My breath stopped”: Lungi Ngidi’s mother breaks the silence after IPL injury Scare, thanks India for support

Sports

3 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

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Christina Storm reveals what really happened on the day Springbok James Small died

Christina Storm reveals what really happened on the day Springbok James Small died

Celebrities

18 hours ago

Dricus Du Plessis stands his ground as UFC rival storms Johannesburg in bold call-out move

Sports

17 hours ago

"Grateful your life was spared": E-hailing driver breaks silence after gunpoint robbery, SA moved

People

21 hours ago

Video of Cindy Makhathini knocked out at groove causes a buzz

Celebrities

20 hours ago

Zulu woman married to Chinese explains reasons she's not teaching them isiZulu

People

57 minutes ago

Julius Malema sues Ngizwe Mchunu over explosive R60 million corruption allegations

South Africa

an hour ago

Unathi Nkayi hits back at entitled fan following criticism over xenophobia silence: “Unfollow me now”

Celebrities

48 minutes ago

AI IN ONE CLICK: The new Honor 600 Lite makes every moment count

AI IN ONE CLICK: The new Honor 600 Lite makes every moment count

Cars and Tech

3 hours ago

Zee Nxumalo's manager threatens Nota Baloyi after blistering remarks

Zee Nxumalo's manager threatens Nota Baloyi after blistering remarks

Celebrities

3 hours ago

"Better and better": KZN teacher uses Checkers bags for gorgeous dress that has SA talking

"Better and better": KZN teacher uses Checkers bags for gorgeous dress that has SA talking

Family and Relationships

3 hours ago

Smart Ways the New HONOR 600 Lite Fits Into Real Life

Smart Ways the New HONOR 600 Lite Fits Into Real Life

Cars and Tech

20 hours ago

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Dumisani Dlamini is Doja Cat's father and most of her fans have absolutely no idea

Dumisani Dlamini is Doja Cat's father and most of her fans have absolutely no idea

Facts and lifehacks

2 days ago by Priscillah Mueni

Coi Leray's dad is Benzino and their public feud made her more famous than he ever was

Coi Leray's dad is Benzino and their public feud made her more famous than he ever was

Celebrity biographies

18 hours ago by Tshepiso Ntombela

CPUT launches fraud investigation as failed student walks stage and takes another student's degree

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CPUT launches fraud investigation as failed student walks stage and takes another student's degree

People

an hour ago by Jim Mohlala

An uninvited woman came to my wedding with the exact locket my mom was buried with thirty years ago

An uninvited woman came to my wedding with the exact locket my mom was buried with thirty years ago

Stories

2 days ago by Racheal Murimi

My Mother Always Told Me My Father Was Dead — At 25, I Got a Message From Him on Social Media

My Mother Always Told Me My Father Was Dead — At 25, I Got a Message From Him on Social Media

Stories

2 days ago by Racheal Murimi

Husband Spent Every Saturday Digging in the Backyard—What I Found in the Pit Made My Blood Run Cold

Husband Spent Every Saturday Digging in the Backyard—What I Found in the Pit Made My Blood Run Cold

Stories

2 days ago by Racheal Murimi

South Africa

Gauteng Premier discusses illegal immigration after Johannesburg march

Gauteng Premier discusses illegal immigration after Johannesburg march

2 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Trucks torched in N3 attack near Vosloorus as suspects open fire on vehicles, South Africans react

Trucks torched in N3 attack near Vosloorus as suspects open fire on vehicles, South Africans react

2 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Durban beachfront hotel bust: 5 arrested in alleged cellphone scam worth millions

Durban beachfront hotel bust: 5 arrested in alleged cellphone scam worth millions

3 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi denies Madlanga Commission funding crisis, South Africans debate

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi denies Madlanga Commission funding crisis, South Africans debate

14 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Western Cape man crashes down cliff and walks out of the wreckage, SA shook

Western Cape man crashes down cliff and walks out of the wreckage, SA shook

16 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

One person left dead in horrific M7 crash as truck overturns onto light motor vehicle

One person left dead in horrific M7 crash as truck overturns onto light motor vehicle

16 hours ago by Byron Pillay

South Africa

World

Zambian government and Edgar Lungu's family to appear in court after remains removed from mortuary

Zambian government and Edgar Lungu's family to appear in court after remains removed from mortuary

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Man in India Brings Sister’s Skeleton to Bank After Failing to Access Her R3.4K Savings

Man in India Brings Sister’s Skeleton to Bank After Failing to Access Her R3.4K Savings

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

“The snake is like me": Social media reacts to python found chilling in pantry in Facebook video

“The snake is like me": Social media reacts to python found chilling in pantry in Facebook video

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

King Mswati II bodyguard commits suicide at 40th coronation anniversary

King Mswati II bodyguard commits suicide at 40th coronation anniversary

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

“Serve your country”: Pope Leo XIV advises African students against moving abroad

“Serve your country”: Pope Leo XIV advises African students against moving abroad

5 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Former Zambian president Edgar Lungu's body was forcefully repatriated

Former Zambian president Edgar Lungu's body was forcefully repatriated

7 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

2 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

5 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

15 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

15 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

28 days ago by Jim Mohlala

A Complete Guide to Applying to University in 2026

A Complete Guide to Applying to University in 2026

29 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

Education

Politics

Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela discusses NSFAS woes after chair resignation

Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela discusses NSFAS woes after chair resignation

19 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba clashes with officials over hospital delays

Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba clashes with officials over hospital delays

21 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

"What's next?": Trump's likeness set to feature on US passports sparks public backlash

"What's next?": Trump's likeness set to feature on US passports sparks public backlash

a day ago by Tendani Mungoni

ActionSA Nkangala mayoral candidate Mary Phadi discusses local governance

ActionSA Nkangala mayoral candidate Mary Phadi discusses local governance

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Former MK Party convenor Mary Phadi opens up about joining ActionSA

Former MK Party convenor Mary Phadi opens up about joining ActionSA

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Jacob Zuma slams ANC, accuses it of gatekeeping Solomon Mahlangu's legacy

Jacob Zuma slams ANC, accuses it of gatekeeping Solomon Mahlangu's legacy

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Politics

People

"Deny her access": SA tells woman abandoned at 6 to forgive her mother but keep the door shut

"Deny her access": SA tells woman abandoned at 6 to forgive her mother but keep the door shut

an hour ago by Jim Mohlala

"That could have gone wrong": Snake handler loses control of boomslang, SA warns

"That could have gone wrong": Snake handler loses control of boomslang, SA warns

an hour ago by Bongiwe Mati

“R100K a month is not enough”: Cape Town mom breaks down her family’s budget in viral Instagram clip

“R100K a month is not enough”: Cape Town mom breaks down her family’s budget in viral Instagram clip

2 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

"They are an amazing chaos": SA firefighters share joy online with dance video and takes over Mzansi

"They are an amazing chaos": SA firefighters share joy online with dance video and takes over Mzansi

3 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

My parents demanded that I marry to keep the family business, so I chose a farm girl to spite them

My parents demanded that I marry to keep the family business, so I chose a farm girl to spite them

10 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

My fiancé's 7-year-old daughter does all the chores every day — I was stunned when I found out why

My fiancé's 7-year-old daughter does all the chores every day — I was stunned when I found out why

12 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

People

Women Empowerment Family and Relationships Confessions

Business and Economy

"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

a day 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

3 days ago by Jim Mohlala

McDonald’s South Africa Welcomes New Impact Director

McDonald’s South Africa Welcomes New Impact Director

5 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

The Trading Awards Nominations Are Open: Nominate Your Brand

7 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

Turn to Ride-Hailing for Flexible Earning Opportunities

Turn to Ride-Hailing for Flexible Earning Opportunities

7 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

“This is wrong”: SA man has Mzansi concerned after sharing Woolies is taking over school tuckshops

“This is wrong”: SA man has Mzansi concerned after sharing Woolies is taking over school tuckshops

8 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Business and Economy

Energy Money Industry Technology Economy

Sports

Rassie Erasmus backs Eddie Jones as World Rugby scheduling row sparks fresh debate

Rassie Erasmus backs Eddie Jones as World Rugby scheduling row sparks fresh debate

2 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

R206m guaranteed, R866m possible: Bafana Bafana’s FIFA World Cup jackpot explained

R206m guaranteed, R866m possible: Bafana Bafana’s FIFA World Cup jackpot explained

15 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Doctor Khumalo set for rare academic Honour as TUT celebrates football great

Doctor Khumalo set for rare academic Honour as TUT celebrates football great

20 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Hugo Broos makes painful Lorch admission ahead of 2026 World Cup squad decision

Hugo Broos makes painful Lorch admission ahead of 2026 World Cup squad decision

20 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Springboks sweating as Cobus Reinach injury sparks fresh fears

Springboks sweating as Cobus Reinach injury sparks fresh fears

22 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Ex-Pirates star backs Chiefs captain Brandon Petersen for World Cup 2026: ‘He must go’

Ex-Pirates star backs Chiefs captain Brandon Petersen for World Cup 2026: ‘He must go’

22 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

My Late Daughter’s Son Refused His New Room—Inside The Wall, I Found The Letters She Never Sent

My Late Daughter’s Son Refused His New Room—Inside The Wall, I Found The Letters She Never Sent

6 hours ago by Racheal Murimi

Every Babysitter Quit After One Night in Our House—The Last One Left a Note I Was Never Meant to See

Every Babysitter Quit After One Night in Our House—The Last One Left a Note I Was Never Meant to See

6 hours ago by Racheal Murimi

I Finally Met My Long-Distance GF: She Catfished Me, Left Her Phone Behind With a Suspicious Message

I Finally Met My Long-Distance GF: She Catfished Me, Left Her Phone Behind With a Suspicious Message

6 hours ago by Chris Ndetei

I Donated My Late Sister's Clothes — A Week Later, One Dress Came Back With a Note in the Pocket

I Donated My Late Sister's Clothes — A Week Later, One Dress Came Back With a Note in the Pocket

6 hours ago by Brian Oroo

I Found My Late Grandmother's Diary Dated 1965—The Last Entry Was About Me, But I Was Yet to Be Born

I Found My Late Grandmother's Diary Dated 1965—The Last Entry Was About Me, But I Was Yet to Be Born

6 hours ago by Brian Oroo

I Saw My Dead Sister's Necklace on a Stranger — When I Followed Her, My Whole Childhood Unraveled

I Saw My Dead Sister's Necklace on a Stranger — When I Followed Her, My Whole Childhood Unraveled

2 days ago by Brian Oroo

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Entertainment

Shamiso explains why boyfriend DJ Speedsta dragged her on the Metro FM Music Awards Black Carpet

Shamiso explains why boyfriend DJ Speedsta dragged her on the Metro FM Music Awards Black Carpet

an hour ago by Jessica Gcaba

Musa Mseleku's emotions run high during MaKhwela's lobola ceremony

Musa Mseleku's emotions run high during MaKhwela's lobola ceremony

4 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Dr Musa and Liesl Mthombeni shake off cheating allegations with another international holiday

Dr Musa and Liesl Mthombeni shake off cheating allegations with another international holiday

13 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Nota Baloyi reacts to Sonia Mbele's interview about former housekeeper: "Raise your children"

Nota Baloyi reacts to Sonia Mbele's interview about former housekeeper: "Raise your children"

14 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Former Miss World SA Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg competes for Miss SA 2026, SA is stunned

Former Miss World SA Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg competes for Miss SA 2026, SA is stunned

16 hours ago by Rae Seleme

Comedian Skhumba shares hilarious throwback with Mzansi Michael Jackson

Comedian Skhumba shares hilarious throwback with Mzansi Michael Jackson

18 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Entertainment

TV Shows Movies Celebrities Music

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?

12 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

18 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

24 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

Editorial

Opinion Feature Fact check Explainer