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'MAFS Mzansi' CCTV footage shows Prince Zwide Masuku and Esethu Seku's explosive clash

'MAFS Mzansi' CCTV footage shows Prince Zwide Masuku and Esethu Seku's explosive clash

TV Shows

3 hours ago

US deported criminals seen shopping freely in Eswatini, South Africans raise border concerns

South Africa

6 hours ago

Metro FM host Lamiez Holworthy rushed to hospital for surgery

Celebrities

6 hours ago

President Ramaphosa calls on South African men to stand up against GBV during Women's Day address

South Africa

7 hours ago

Firoz Cachalia urges Reiger Park residents to reclaim community after deadly shooting, SA weighs in

South Africa

9 hours ago

Cops accused of removing files and wiping phone at Lt-Gen Mfazi murder scene

People

9 hours ago

Rachel Kolisi opens up about reinvention after separation from Siya Kolisi

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10 hours ago

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Hlabisa proclaims 4 November 2026 as South Africa's Local Government Election date

Hlabisa proclaims 4 November 2026 as South Africa's Local Government Election date

Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa announced 4 November 2026 as the date for South Africa's Local Government Elections, triggering the closure of the voters' roll.

South Africa

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Media24 retrenchment fears grow as 19 more editorial jobs come under threat

Media24 retrenchment fears grow as 19 more editorial jobs come under threat

South Africa

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

'Uzalo' star Nandipha Sefoloko breaks silence on divorce: "I had to wake up and make money"

'Uzalo' star Nandipha Sefoloko breaks silence on divorce: "I had to wake up and make money"

Celebrities

2 days ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Emtee issues public apology to ex-wife Nicole Chinsamy and their children

Emtee issues public apology to ex-wife Nicole Chinsamy and their children

Celebrities

2 days ago by Moroba Moroeng

South African WhatsApp accounts targeted by cyber criminals

South African WhatsApp accounts targeted by cyber criminals

People

2 days ago by Bongiwe Mati

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Limpopo Boy posts and deletes statement after private video Llak: Mzansi is disappointed

Limpopo Boy posts and deletes statement after private video Llak: Mzansi is disappointed

Celebrities

12 hours ago

Ethan Coetzee’s family breaks silence as Cameron’s death is probed as murder

Sports

11 hours ago

"We are mourning, we are angry": Women For Change grieves loss of Cameron Waldeck-Cooks

People

11 hours ago

Mzansi reacts to American singer Brandy seemingly looking like Mzansi auntie

Celebrities

5 hours ago

‘It’s legalised robbery’: Mzansi reacts to SA electricity peak and off-peak price difference

People

13 hours ago

Somizi’s take on Sithelo Shozi’s traditional wedding raises eyebrows

Celebrities

18 hours ago

Eastern Cape to close 123 under-enrolled schools, with 300 more facing shutdown

South Africa

14 hours ago

Cars.co.za supports Guinness World Record Supercar Rhino Run for rhino conservation

Cars.co.za supports Guinness World Record Supercar Rhino Run for rhino conservation

South Africa

2 days ago

Dreaming of the Flight Deck? A South African LIFT Pilot shares her advice

Dreaming of the Flight Deck? A South African LIFT Pilot shares her advice

Women Empowerment

2 days ago

Botswana tourist’s river safari takes scary turn as hippo charges boat

Botswana tourist’s river safari takes scary turn as hippo charges boat

People

2 days ago

Woman lays bricks to build own salon in TikTok video, South Africa divided

Woman lays bricks to build own salon in TikTok video, South Africa divided

People

2 days ago

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CJC courses: Complete list of courses offered at Central Johannesburg College

CJC courses: Complete list of courses offered at Central Johannesburg College

Education

2 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Video of Strandfontein High School mourning late learner in heartwrenching tribute moves SA

Video of Strandfontein High School mourning late learner in heartwrenching tribute moves SA

People

2 days ago by Rutendo Masasi

UK man compares SA fish 'n chips to British version in bold visit

UK man compares SA fish 'n chips to British version in bold visit

People

2 days ago by Rutendo Masasi

Missing woman Alex Van Heerden found safe after kidnapping caught on CCTV in Johannesburg

Missing woman Alex Van Heerden found safe after kidnapping caught on CCTV in Johannesburg

South Africa

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

DJ Sbu's heartfelt apology to actor Mduduzi Mabaso sparks mixed reactions

DJ Sbu's heartfelt apology to actor Mduduzi Mabaso sparks mixed reactions

Celebrities

2 days ago by Jessica Gcaba

St Stithians sports stars die in holiday home tragedy as police probe teen deaths

St Stithians sports stars die in holiday home tragedy as police probe teen deaths

Sports

2 days ago by Ncube Harrison

South Africa

Western Cape Police offer R100,000 reward after 11 people killed in three separate shootings

Western Cape Police offer R100,000 reward after 11 people killed in three separate shootings

11 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Government urges public to stay safe after cold front warning as multiple provinces brace for snow

Government urges public to stay safe after cold front warning as multiple provinces brace for snow

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Political Killings Task Team arrests 7 suspects ahead of November 2026 elections

Political Killings Task Team arrests 7 suspects ahead of November 2026 elections

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Acting National Police Commissioner urges Reiger Park residents not to shield Anti-Gang Unit killers

Acting National Police Commissioner urges Reiger Park residents not to shield Anti-Gang Unit killers

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

Two Anti-Gang Unit officers ambushed and killed in Reiger Park, two other people also gunned down

Two Anti-Gang Unit officers ambushed and killed in Reiger Park, two other people also gunned down

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

CCTV captures woman being abducted in broad daylight in Mayfair, South Africans alarmed by video

CCTV captures woman being abducted in broad daylight in Mayfair, South Africans alarmed by video

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

South Africa

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Woman throws away €1 million lottery ticket, refuse workers save the day

Woman throws away €1 million lottery ticket, refuse workers save the day

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

"American racial justice?" Commentator criticises US church's refusal to help Afrikaner refugees

"American racial justice?" Commentator criticises US church's refusal to help Afrikaner refugees

3 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Man dressed as 'grim reaper' climbs onto hospital roof and terrifies visitors

Man dressed as 'grim reaper' climbs onto hospital roof and terrifies visitors

4 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

“You got to be kidding”: R800k house has SA debating Zimbabwe real estate market

“You got to be kidding”: R800k house has SA debating Zimbabwe real estate market

5 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Hundreds of international graduates protest in Calgary after Canada refuses work permits

Hundreds of international graduates protest in Calgary after Canada refuses work permits

8 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Morocco's massive new highway gets Donald Trump's name and the internet can't stop talking

Morocco's massive new highway gets Donald Trump's name and the internet can't stop talking

8 days ago by Tendani Mungoni

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Education

Bridging courses at UNISA: list, form, guide, cost, application processes

Bridging courses at UNISA: list, form, guide, cost, application processes

3 days ago by Jackline Wangare

TUT late application for 2026: All the important details

TUT late application for 2026: All the important details

3 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Gert Sibande TVET College HR manager admits employing foreign nationals illegally

Gert Sibande TVET College HR manager admits employing foreign nationals illegally

3 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

All UNISA qualifications and modules: a comprehensive guide

All UNISA qualifications and modules: a comprehensive guide

4 days ago by Jedidah Tabalia

Nursing courses at UNISA: Full list with admission requirements

Nursing courses at UNISA: Full list with admission requirements

4 days ago by Ruth Gitonga

UNISA PGCE application 2027: Deadlines, requirements, cost

UNISA PGCE application 2027: Deadlines, requirements, cost

4 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Education

Politics

Da manifesto promises private sector role in fixing municipal services across SA

Da manifesto promises private sector role in fixing municipal services across SA

11 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Thamsanqa Ntuli confirms 18 KZN councillors have been killed since 2021 Local Government Elections

Thamsanqa Ntuli confirms 18 KZN councillors have been killed since 2021 Local Government Elections

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

DA slams SAPS Amendment Bill for sidelining Metro Police powers

DA slams SAPS Amendment Bill for sidelining Metro Police powers

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Dr Zamani Saul confirms that money still buys influence in the ANC, South Africans debate admission

Dr Zamani Saul confirms that money still buys influence in the ANC, South Africans debate admission

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

ANC calls for security review after ward councillor shot dead at Sizakala Centre

ANC calls for security review after ward councillor shot dead at Sizakala Centre

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

ANC opposes Griffiths Madonsela as evidence Leader in Phala Phala Impeachment inquiry

ANC opposes Griffiths Madonsela as evidence Leader in Phala Phala Impeachment inquiry

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Politics

People

‘We will still buy there’: Mzansi backs Shell manager after rotten chicken complaint by customer

‘We will still buy there’: Mzansi backs Shell manager after rotten chicken complaint by customer

10 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

“Who are you going to kill”: Domestic worker praises her boss’ outfit in hilarious video

“Who are you going to kill”: Domestic worker praises her boss’ outfit in hilarious video

12 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

“Just give her the cash”: SA backs furious gogo confronting Hungry Lion staff over alleged double charge

“Just give her the cash”: SA backs furious gogo confronting Hungry Lion staff over alleged double charge

12 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

“I’m not insinuating anything”: Gent discusses HIV statistics after immigrants leave SA

“I’m not insinuating anything”: Gent discusses HIV statistics after immigrants leave SA

12 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Cape Town snake man's bond With black spitting cobra in TikTok video amazes Mzansi

Cape Town snake man's bond With black spitting cobra in TikTok video amazes Mzansi

12 hours ago by Rutendo Masasi

“What a beautiful interaction”: Father and son represent SA during interview with Yuji Beleza

“What a beautiful interaction”: Father and son represent SA during interview with Yuji Beleza

12 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

People

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Business and Economy

Bonitas: Members report ongoing issues after largest admin change in South Africa

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Bonitas: Members report ongoing issues after largest admin change in South Africa

4 days ago by Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Why Comparing Insurance Could Be One of the Smartest Ways To Save!

Why Comparing Insurance Could Be One of the Smartest Ways To Save!

4 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

Trade Directly from Your Browser: JustMarkets Launches Its Web Terminal

Trade Directly from Your Browser: JustMarkets Launches Its Web Terminal

9 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

Africa's CX Leaders Unite for the Africa Customer Experience Conference & Awards 2026

Africa's CX Leaders Unite for the Africa Customer Experience Conference & Awards 2026

9 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

Western Cape community faces uncertainty as iconic Tulbagh cannery prepares to shut its doors

Western Cape community faces uncertainty as iconic Tulbagh cannery prepares to shut its doors

10 days ago by Gloria Masia

Station announced as the exclusive radio partner for the Nedbank IMC 2026

Station announced as the exclusive radio partner for the Nedbank IMC 2026

16 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

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Sports

Cameron Waldeck-cooks’ video surfaces, recorded just days before her tragic death

Cameron Waldeck-cooks’ video surfaces, recorded just days before her tragic death

a day ago by Dzikamai Matara

St Stithians Cameron Waldeck-Cooks’ death prompts strong message from Gauteng MEC

St Stithians Cameron Waldeck-Cooks’ death prompts strong message from Gauteng MEC

a day ago by Dzikamai Matara

Ethan Coetzee praised by St Stithians community as family remains silent

Ethan Coetzee praised by St Stithians community as family remains silent

a day ago by Dzikamai Matara

From inquest to murder probe: What happened to Cameron Waldeck-Cooks?

From inquest to murder probe: What happened to Cameron Waldeck-Cooks?

a day ago by Ncube Harrison

Cameron’s final journey: 17-year-old honoured as murder probe deepens

Cameron’s final journey: 17-year-old honoured as murder probe deepens

a day ago by Ncube Harrison

Banyana Banyana one win from 2027 World Cup qualification as Morocco stand in their way

Banyana Banyana one win from 2027 World Cup qualification as Morocco stand in their way

2 days ago by Dzikamai Matara

Sports

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Updated LLB law requirements at Unisa: everything to know

Updated LLB law requirements at Unisa: everything to know

3 days ago by Rodah Mogeni

Is Thet Thinn really Jared Leto's girlfriend? Details you should know

Is Thet Thinn really Jared Leto's girlfriend? Details you should know

11 days ago by Favour Adeaga

Five job interview signs experts say could mean your interview went better than expected

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Five job interview signs experts say could mean your interview went better than expected

a month ago by Jim Mohlala

Meet Jody Glidden: Lisa Hochstein’s boyfriend and tech CEO

Meet Jody Glidden: Lisa Hochstein’s boyfriend and tech CEO

a month ago by Rodah Mogeni

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Former 'BBMzansi' star Ashley Ogle flaunts snatched figure six months after giving birth

Former 'BBMzansi' star Ashley Ogle flaunts snatched figure six months after giving birth

13 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Moshe Ndiki's sparks controversy over his outfit and behaviour at a Mgidi

Moshe Ndiki's sparks controversy over his outfit and behaviour at a Mgidi

13 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Fellow artists pay tribute to nkosi Yamagcokama following fatal car accident

Fellow artists pay tribute to nkosi Yamagcokama following fatal car accident

14 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

DJ Black Coffee moves closer to having Nota Baloyi jailed for 60 days

DJ Black Coffee moves closer to having Nota Baloyi jailed for 60 days

15 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Cassper Nyovest reacts to DJ Warras' killer getting 25 years: "I hate this so much"

Cassper Nyovest reacts to DJ Warras' killer getting 25 years: "I hate this so much"

15 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

SA reacts to Somizi drooling over Lamiez Holworthy in viral clip: "A man is a man"

SA reacts to Somizi drooling over Lamiez Holworthy in viral clip: "A man is a man"

16 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

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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

27 days 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

27 days ago by Felix Imoh

Why I stopped chasing the front page and started chasing the newsfeed

Why I stopped chasing the front page and started chasing the newsfeed

a month ago by Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Fact check: Viral Mayfair “foreign nationals attack” video onfirmed as old footage from 2020

Fact check: Viral Mayfair “foreign nationals attack” video onfirmed as old footage from 2020

a month ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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