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Schalk Burger compares Ardie Savea loss to Siya Kolisi blow ahead of 4th Test

Schalk Burger compares Ardie Savea loss to Siya Kolisi blow ahead of 4th Test

Football

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Zimbabwean road traveller reaches South Africa after epic drive from England

People

20 minutes ago

Cyril Ramaphosa defends ANC’s ability to lead amid growing electoral pressure

Politics

23 minutes ago

South African Singer Simmy Announces 3 New Songs as Fans Say Emotional Track Moved Them to Tears

Celebrities

30 minutes ago

Queen Nandi reacts to arrest warrant amid ‘Nandi And The Rev’ backlash

Celebrities

31 minutes ago

Shebeshxt’s third bail bid postponed as new legal team takes over

Celebrities

31 minutes ago

"It's their territory”: Baboon warning issued to Pringle Bay businesses over easy access to food

South Africa

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Facebook Marketplace ice-cream machine deal turns deadly as 3 men are sentenced

Facebook Marketplace ice-cream machine deal turns deadly as 3 men are sentenced

A Gauteng man was killed after a Facebook Marketplace ice-cream machine advert led him into an ambush. Three men were convicted; two received life sentences.

South Africa

an hour ago by Mbalenhle Butale

North West woman's R2 million medical negligence lawsuit against doctor cleared for trial

North West woman's R2 million medical negligence lawsuit against doctor cleared for trial

South Africa

an hour ago by Tebogo Mokwena

All Blacks Coach Sends Strong Message to Referees Ahead of Springboks Clash

All Blacks Coach Sends Strong Message to Referees Ahead of Springboks Clash

Rugby

2 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

UN warns El Niño could become strongest in at least 1,000 years, SAWS explains what it means for SA

UN warns El Niño could become strongest in at least 1,000 years, SAWS explains what it means for SA

South Africa

3 hours ago by Byron Pillay

"My heart is so full from this experience!": Bailon-Houghton loves Mzansi

"My heart is so full from this experience!": Bailon-Houghton loves Mzansi

Celebrities

23 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

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Woolworths investigates maggots found in raw chicken at Joburg Bel Air store

Woolworths investigates maggots found in raw chicken at Joburg Bel Air store

People

13 hours ago

Dave Rennie ‘cheating’ video resurfaces as All Blacks face Springboks in Baltimore

Rugby

22 hours ago

SAPS recruitment drive receives over 1 million applications, responds to Gayton McKenzie allegations

South Africa

18 hours ago

All Blacks captain Ardie Savea gives fans a glimpse of his recovery after the Springboks battle

Rugby

22 hours ago

“I did not anticipate this”: SA expat reveals 5 things she wished she knew before moving to Canada

People

16 hours ago

SAPS K9 Sky euthanised at Roodeplaat after warnings were ignored by senior officials

South Africa

16 hours ago

Pemmy Majodina exchanges profanities with resident during heated community meeting, SA weighs in

South Africa

an hour ago

Wandi Ndlovu's swimsuit video sparks backlash amid ongoing murder case

Wandi Ndlovu's swimsuit video sparks backlash amid ongoing murder case

Celebrities

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Springboks have one more job to finish as All Blacks arrive for Baltimore showdown

Springboks have one more job to finish as All Blacks arrive for Baltimore showdown

Rugby

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"What a beautiful heart": Man in wheelchair becomes lifeline for elderly neighbours and their cats

"What a beautiful heart": Man in wheelchair becomes lifeline for elderly neighbours and their cats

People

2 hours ago

SA financial educator breaks down 5 places your money should actually go

SA financial educator breaks down 5 places your money should actually go

People

2 hours ago

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Noxolo Grootboom: Celebrating the icon behind South Africa's heartfelt broadcasts

Noxolo Grootboom: Celebrating the icon behind South Africa's heartfelt broadcasts

Facts and lifehacks

21 hours ago by Priscillah Mueni

Xolani Gwala: Celebrated media personality's battle with cancer and his inspiring comeback

Xolani Gwala: Celebrated media personality's battle with cancer and his inspiring comeback

Facts and lifehacks

2 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Top 10 most valuable South African coins (with images and infographic)

Top 10 most valuable South African coins (with images and infographic)

Top Lists

12 hours ago by Maryn Blignaut

Noni Gasa: The South African style icon elevating fashion and nurturing young talent

Noni Gasa: The South African style icon elevating fashion and nurturing young talent

Facts and lifehacks

13 hours ago by Alice Wabwile

Temporary drivers licence South Africa: All you need to know

Temporary drivers licence South Africa: All you need to know

Facts and lifehacks

12 hours ago by Alice Wabwile

Is Lerato Mbele married? Her relationship history and marriage to Rudy Roberts

Is Lerato Mbele married? Her relationship history and marriage to Rudy Roberts

Celebrity biographies

a day ago by Maryn Blignaut

South Africa

Families react as Vaal scholar transport driver Ayanda Dludla granted bail

Families react as Vaal scholar transport driver Ayanda Dludla granted bail

an hour ago by Tebogo Mokwena

City of Cape Town reveals possible source of mysterious night noise

City of Cape Town reveals possible source of mysterious night noise

2 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

“You can’t park there”: Vandalised Cape Town rainbow crossing sparks debate

“You can’t park there”: Vandalised Cape Town rainbow crossing sparks debate

13 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

Free State SAPS launches search for missing constable Mpho Sehloho, SA prays for her safe return

Free State SAPS launches search for missing constable Mpho Sehloho, SA prays for her safe return

14 hours ago by Byron Pillay

"A certain store stole it": The genius behind Skubu’s refill grocery model explained

"A certain store stole it": The genius behind Skubu’s refill grocery model explained

14 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

Stuart Scharnick granted R5,000 bail in Gauteng firearms case, court attaches strict conditions

Stuart Scharnick granted R5,000 bail in Gauteng firearms case, court attaches strict conditions

15 hours ago by Byron Pillay

South Africa

World

175-year-old Indian temple collapses into the Ganges River in West Bengal

175-year-old Indian temple collapses into the Ganges River in West Bengal

a day ago by Jim Mohlala

"Do not travel to Libya for any reason": US issues highest-level travel warning for African country

"Do not travel to Libya for any reason": US issues highest-level travel warning for African country

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

NASA reveals rare early detection of an asteroid before it hit near Western Australia and Bali

NASA reveals rare early detection of an asteroid before it hit near Western Australia and Bali

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Thailand cuts visa-free stay for South Africans in September 2026

Thailand cuts visa-free stay for South Africans in September 2026

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"The stranger risked his life": Supermarket worker saves toddler from oncoming traffic in Mexico

"The stranger risked his life": Supermarket worker saves toddler from oncoming traffic in Mexico

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Second-hand smoke kills 1.66 million people as billions remain exposed

Second-hand smoke kills 1.66 million people as billions remain exposed

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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Education

VUT late application 2027: dates, courses, forms, fees, prospectus, contacts

VUT late application 2027: dates, courses, forms, fees, prospectus, contacts

7 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Hilton College partners with SGU to open new medical school path for SA students

Hilton College partners with SGU to open new medical school path for SA students

7 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

GDE admissions for 2027: Step-by-step guide to online application

GDE admissions for 2027: Step-by-step guide to online application

8 days ago by Favour Adeaga

SANZAF bursary application 2027: All you need to know

SANZAF bursary application 2027: All you need to know

8 days ago by Alice Wabwile

Motheo TVET College online application, courses, fees, status check, requirements

Motheo TVET College online application, courses, fees, status check, requirements

8 days ago by Ruth Gitonga

SA schools face 4 major rule changes under new Bela Act regulations

SA schools face 4 major rule changes under new Bela Act regulations

14 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Education

Politics

MK Party names Apostle Mxolisi Phakathi as eThekwini mayoral candidate after internal purge

MK Party names Apostle Mxolisi Phakathi as eThekwini mayoral candidate after internal purge

12 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Patriotic Alliance's Kenny Kunene makes municipal debt relief promise ahead of elections

Patriotic Alliance's Kenny Kunene makes municipal debt relief promise ahead of elections

16 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

DA files papers before Electoral Court to oppose ANC’s bid to field candidates after missed deadline

DA files papers before Electoral Court to oppose ANC’s bid to field candidates after missed deadline

16 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Herman Mashaba says Helen Zille cannot win Joburg without Soweto

Herman Mashaba says Helen Zille cannot win Joburg without Soweto

19 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

“It did not buy my loyalty”: King Dalindyebo takes aim at Malema over R1.8m gift

“It did not buy my loyalty”: King Dalindyebo takes aim at Malema over R1.8m gift

23 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Fikile Mbalula accuses Floyd Shivambu of “snitching” to the IEC over ANC's candidate lists

Fikile Mbalula accuses Floyd Shivambu of “snitching” to the IEC over ANC's candidate lists

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Politics

People

SA pensioners demand R5,000 grant, warn government ahead of elections

SA pensioners demand R5,000 grant, warn government ahead of elections

59 minutes ago by Tendani Mungoni

"Speak out leader": Man rallies behind Coloured woman seeking a chance to serve in SAPS, SA moved

"Speak out leader": Man rallies behind Coloured woman seeking a chance to serve in SAPS, SA moved

an hour ago by Bongiwe Mati

South African cyclist’s frightening cobra encounter caught on camera

South African cyclist’s frightening cobra encounter caught on camera

an hour ago by Rutendo Masasi

"Let's spread the word": Joburg teens launch book drive to tackle literacy crisis, SA impressed

"Let's spread the word": Joburg teens launch book drive to tackle literacy crisis, SA impressed

3 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

My son shaved his head for his sick girlfriend — Then her mom sent me to the hospital

My son shaved his head for his sick girlfriend — Then her mom sent me to the hospital

7 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

I changed my newborn twins in the women’s restroom — Then a woman called police

I changed my newborn twins in the women’s restroom — Then a woman called police

9 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

People

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Business and Economy

Richemont appoints Anton Rupert as Non-Executive co-deputy Chairperson

Richemont appoints Anton Rupert as Non-Executive co-deputy Chairperson

13 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

“They’re different stores”: Checkers vs Woolworths: Battle for SA’s higher-income shoppers heats up

“They’re different stores”: Checkers vs Woolworths: Battle for SA’s higher-income shoppers heats up

4 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs as global competition hits hard

Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs as global competition hits hard

5 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Miss SA 2008 Tatum Keshwar-Wheatley hit with R3 million fine and 20-year industry ban

Miss SA 2008 Tatum Keshwar-Wheatley hit with R3 million fine and 20-year industry ban

5 days ago by Moroba Moroeng

‘It is livable’: Decent monthly salary to live comfortably in Durban sparks debate

‘It is livable’: Decent monthly salary to live comfortably in Durban sparks debate

6 days ago by Jim Mohlala

SARS warns South Africans: Your bank account could be targeted over unpaid tax debt

SARS warns South Africans: Your bank account could be targeted over unpaid tax debt

7 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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Sports

Barry Hendricks suspended by SASCOC as retired judge recommends further action

Barry Hendricks suspended by SASCOC as retired judge recommends further action

48 minutes ago by Dzikamai Matara

Miguel Cardoso responds to huge claim that Sundowns have beaten Pirates to Bafana star's signing

Miguel Cardoso responds to huge claim that Sundowns have beaten Pirates to Bafana star's signing

11 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Relebohile Mofokeng’s move from Orlando Pirates to Union SG already paying off

Relebohile Mofokeng’s move from Orlando Pirates to Union SG already paying off

11 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Springboks and All Blacks face 2027 World Cup headache as SA legend slams draw

Springboks and All Blacks face 2027 World Cup headache as SA legend slams draw

11 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Springboks target area that haunted them in first 3 tests ahead of Baltimore

Springboks target area that haunted them in first 3 tests ahead of Baltimore

11 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Bafana Bafana legend predicts Relebohile Mofokeng's future in Belgian league

Bafana Bafana legend predicts Relebohile Mofokeng's future in Belgian league

12 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Sports

Rugby Football

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Josephine Archer Cameron, Linda Hamilton and James Cameron's daughter

Josephine Archer Cameron, Linda Hamilton and James Cameron's daughter

11 hours ago by Priscillah Mueni

Pastor Mukhuba: From classroom to megachurch amid controversy and arrests

Pastor Mukhuba: From classroom to megachurch amid controversy and arrests

16 hours ago by Alice Wabwile

Melrose Place actress Brooke Langton: Is she married? Quick facts about her private life

Melrose Place actress Brooke Langton: Is she married? Quick facts about her private life

17 hours ago by Bennett Yates

How much does Steve Will Do It really make? Inside his income sources and luxurious lifestyle

How much does Steve Will Do It really make? Inside his income sources and luxurious lifestyle

17 hours ago by Favour Adeaga

Who are Emily Compagno's sisters? Meet Natalie and Julietta

Who are Emily Compagno's sisters? Meet Natalie and Julietta

19 hours ago by Peris Walubengo

AmaZulu FC players' salaries in rands: who is the highest paid player?

AmaZulu FC players' salaries in rands: who is the highest paid player?

20 hours ago by Favour Adeaga

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Entertainment

Sizwe Dhlomo Hypes Cassper Nyovest after Kelly Rowland’s Praise Resurfaces

Sizwe Dhlomo Hypes Cassper Nyovest after Kelly Rowland’s Praise Resurfaces

13 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Dineo Moeketsi and husband Solo confirmed as 'Love Is Blind South Africa' hosts

Dineo Moeketsi and husband Solo confirmed as 'Love Is Blind South Africa' hosts

13 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

DJ Warras Murder: Hlengiwe Buthelezi Arrested Over Alleged Role in Killing

DJ Warras Murder: Hlengiwe Buthelezi Arrested Over Alleged Role in Killing

14 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Anele Mdoda and Buzza James reportedly heading to Netflix with royal-style wedding special

Anele Mdoda and Buzza James reportedly heading to Netflix with royal-style wedding special

14 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

MaWhoo Says She Protects Her Gift by Avoiding Multiple Partners: “I Date One Man at a Time”

MaWhoo Says She Protects Her Gift by Avoiding Multiple Partners: “I Date One Man at a Time”

14 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

EXCLUSIVE: Tumisho Masha Reveals Music Was His First Passion Before Acting Career Took Off

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EXCLUSIVE: Tumisho Masha Reveals Music Was His First Passion Before Acting Career Took Off

16 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

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Briefly News' Rianette Cluley Takes Legit's AI Playbook to INMA Africa Summit

Briefly News' Rianette Cluley Takes Legit's AI Playbook to INMA Africa Summit

23 days ago by Felix Imoh

Briefly News Wins Silver for EditorialEye at WAN-IFRA's 2026 African Digital Media Awards

Briefly News Wins Silver for EditorialEye at WAN-IFRA's 2026 African Digital Media Awards

a month ago by Felix Imoh

Briefly News' Rutendo Masasi Named Among 41 Recipients of 2026 INMA Africa Elevate Scholarship

Briefly News' Rutendo Masasi Named Among 41 Recipients of 2026 INMA Africa Elevate Scholarship

a month ago by Felix Imoh

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