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“Blessings to you”: Young hero helps gogo get taxi in viral Instagram video, melting SA hearts

“Blessings to you”: Young hero helps gogo get taxi in viral Instagram video, melting SA hearts

Family and Relationships

13 minutes ago

Waldeck-Cook's brother responds to claims Coetzee was jealous and controlling

Sports

19 minutes ago

Cassper Nyovest and Tyla dance together at SAMAs 2026 in viral video

Celebrities

20 minutes ago

75-year-old KZN woman determined to attend Reed Dance despite travel and accommodation concerns

People

21 minutes ago

60 Limpopo entrepreneurs to join aweap energy master class at University of Limpopo

Women Empowerment

28 minutes ago

Dolphin rescue at Cape Town beach: Watch community come together for rare dolphin

People

31 minutes ago

Springbok star Grant Williams reveals surprising family twist ahead of All Blacks showdown

Rugby

41 minutes ago

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Hawks address CCTV footage allegedly showing Reiger Park shooting suspect at home

Hawks address CCTV footage allegedly showing Reiger Park shooting suspect at home

Video footage allegedly showing Regan Collis at home during the deadly Reiger Park shooting has surfaced, stirring debate as investigators vow to uphold their case.

South Africa

3 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Minnie Dlamini Returns to Host Miss SA 2026 Top 19 Announcement: Fans Eager for Finale

Minnie Dlamini Returns to Host Miss SA 2026 Top 19 Announcement: Fans Eager for Finale

Celebrities

2 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

NPA confirms General Fannie Masemola’s case is under review, South Africans call for speedy outcome

NPA confirms General Fannie Masemola’s case is under review, South Africans call for speedy outcome

South Africa

3 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Hout Bay's R114 million estate combines luxury living with commercial potential

Hout Bay's R114 million estate combines luxury living with commercial potential

People

3 hours ago by Rutendo Masasi

Alleged mastermind in DJ Warras murder case back in court for pre-trial proceedings

Alleged mastermind in DJ Warras murder case back in court for pre-trial proceedings

Celebrities

3 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

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SA man turns down BI Phakathi’s money in rare moment that left Mzansi stunned

SA man turns down BI Phakathi’s money in rare moment that left Mzansi stunned

People

18 hours ago

Dashcam Footage of Sicebi Dlamini Fatal Crash Sparks Debate: "This is just sad"

Celebrities

an hour ago

De Hoop farm shooting: Police find ‘Enemies of the Boer’ journal after suspect is killed

South Africa

16 hours ago

Tribute to Huttenpark Primary School learner moves South Africa

People

an hour ago

South African sports community mourns fitness coach

Sports

16 hours ago

Durban woman stunned by R6,200 bill as water charge raises questions

People

23 hours ago

Hangwani Maumela: NDPP Andy Mothibi addresses why the businessman remains free amid R300m seizures

South Africa

an hour ago

“Justice for Lion”: Man who hanged dog from tree set for sentencing

“Justice for Lion”: Man who hanged dog from tree set for sentencing

South Africa

2 hours ago

“This is so cute”: Kids’ tribute to late SA rugby star Luqobo Makwedini melts Mzansi hearts

“This is so cute”: Kids’ tribute to late SA rugby star Luqobo Makwedini melts Mzansi hearts

People

2 hours ago

SA inventor’s humanoid robot speaks all 11 official languages, leaving Mzansi impressed

SA inventor’s humanoid robot speaks all 11 official languages, leaving Mzansi impressed

People

2 hours ago

"Won’t work in 2 weeks": Gauteng e-panic button app tutorial sparks mixed reactions

"Won’t work in 2 weeks": Gauteng e-panic button app tutorial sparks mixed reactions

South Africa

3 hours ago

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South African man locked inside KFC shares frustrating experience in TikTok video

South African man locked inside KFC shares frustrating experience in TikTok video

People

4 hours ago by Rutendo Masasi

Black Coffee lookalike stunt fooled Capetonians and sent Appetite into SA’s top 10 apps

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Black Coffee lookalike stunt fooled Capetonians and sent Appetite into SA’s top 10 apps

People

2 days ago by Tendani Mungoni

South African TikToker's prison meal challenge sparks debate on food inequality

South African TikToker's prison meal challenge sparks debate on food inequality

People

3 days ago by Rutendo Masasi

South African TikToker's horse meat blunder leaves mzansi in stitches

South African TikToker's horse meat blunder leaves mzansi in stitches

People

2 days ago by Rutendo Masasi

South Africa fuel price hike looms in September as diesel could hit R29.79 per litre

South Africa fuel price hike looms in September as diesel could hit R29.79 per litre

People

2 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

All Blacks’ Bulls win gives Springboks plenty to think about before first Test

All Blacks’ Bulls win gives Springboks plenty to think about before first Test

Rugby

2 days ago by Dzikamai Matara

South Africa

Tshwane officer and attorney wife arrested for laundering R3 million from deceased estates

Tshwane officer and attorney wife arrested for laundering R3 million from deceased estates

an hour ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Ramaphosa objects to appointment of Thandazani Madonsela as evidence leader of impeachment committee

Ramaphosa objects to appointment of Thandazani Madonsela as evidence leader of impeachment committee

an hour ago by Byron Pillay

AFASA calls on government to declare Free State cattle deaths a disaster

AFASA calls on government to declare Free State cattle deaths a disaster

2 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Steven Motsumi: ‘Feared’ businessman subpoenaed to testify at Madlanga Commission of Inquiry

Steven Motsumi: ‘Feared’ businessman subpoenaed to testify at Madlanga Commission of Inquiry

15 hours ago by Byron Pillay

“Mutual respect”: AfriForum and March and March agree to work together after meeting

“Mutual respect”: AfriForum and March and March agree to work together after meeting

17 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Emmanuel Mbense murder: DNA evidence allegedly placed Wiandre Pretorius in bedroom before the murder

Emmanuel Mbense murder: DNA evidence allegedly placed Wiandre Pretorius in bedroom before the murder

18 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

South Africa

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"She's brave": Social media stunned as woman jumps from burning building into firefighter's arms

"She's brave": Social media stunned as woman jumps from burning building into firefighter's arms

22 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

French Ambassador faces sexual misconduct allegations after reports involving 30 African women

French Ambassador faces sexual misconduct allegations after reports involving 30 African women

4 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

“Why are they coming to SA?”: Mzansi reacts to Africa unemployment rate map

“Why are they coming to SA?”: Mzansi reacts to Africa unemployment rate map

5 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Botswana's Foreign Minister Butale urges SADC to tackle migration root causes at Durban Summit

Botswana's Foreign Minister Butale urges SADC to tackle migration root causes at Durban Summit

5 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

“Worst place to be”: Social media stunned as cable car passengers stranded mid-air during earthquake

“Worst place to be”: Social media stunned as cable car passengers stranded mid-air during earthquake

6 days ago by Jim Mohlala

"Thanks for sharing": Mzansi bus drivers in demand in Ireland as Dublin Bus hires nearly 100 locals

"Thanks for sharing": Mzansi bus drivers in demand in Ireland as Dublin Bus hires nearly 100 locals

6 days ago by Jim Mohlala

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Education

Minerva High School teacher suspended after Alexandra learners protest sexual harassment allegations

Minerva High School teacher suspended after Alexandra learners protest sexual harassment allegations

an hour ago by Jim Mohlala

Crimson education expert warns grade 9 learners against the prestige subject trap

Crimson education expert warns grade 9 learners against the prestige subject trap

an hour ago by Nerissa Naidoo

‘Everything can’t be free’: Mzansi divided as R4.2 billion shutdown hits major SA university

‘Everything can’t be free’: Mzansi divided as R4.2 billion shutdown hits major SA university

a day ago by Jim Mohlala

“Are teachers nurses now?”: SA questions policy on teachers’ responsibility for pregnant learners

“Are teachers nurses now?”: SA questions policy on teachers’ responsibility for pregnant learners

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Can you do bridging courses at UNISA? What do most students get wrong when applying

Can you do bridging courses at UNISA? What do most students get wrong when applying

5 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Social Auxiliary courses at UNISA and the requirements: Complete list

Social Auxiliary courses at UNISA and the requirements: Complete list

5 days ago by Priscillah Mueni

Education

Politics

Adams tells Madlanga Commission to 'forget' his social media, calls himself a fool online

Adams tells Madlanga Commission to 'forget' his social media, calls himself a fool online

49 minutes ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Mbalula tells Patrice Motsepe to sit down at ANC event, cites party rules

Mbalula tells Patrice Motsepe to sit down at ANC event, cites party rules

18 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

AFU rejects Vincent Smith's R1.5 million offer, pursues R30 million asset confiscation

AFU rejects Vincent Smith's R1.5 million offer, pursues R30 million asset confiscation

19 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

ANC and DA demand mayor Nasiphi Moya release financial records over home renovations

ANC and DA demand mayor Nasiphi Moya release financial records over home renovations

20 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Dina Pule appointed Social Development Minister despite 2013 Parliament scandal

Dina Pule appointed Social Development Minister despite 2013 Parliament scandal

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

‘We want the best of the best’: Duduzane Zuma defends MK Party’s leadership shake-ups

‘We want the best of the best’: Duduzane Zuma defends MK Party’s leadership shake-ups

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Politics

People

"They don't learn": SA reacts to resurfaced clip of TMPD cop Peter Nonyane vowing never to be humble

"They don't learn": SA reacts to resurfaced clip of TMPD cop Peter Nonyane vowing never to be humble

56 minutes ago by Jim Mohlala

I was in a coma for 94 days — Then a nurse told me what my husband did

I was in a coma for 94 days — Then a nurse told me what my husband did

an hour ago by Kola Muhammed

SA woman’s street dance with puppet leaves Mzansi and world entertained

SA woman’s street dance with puppet leaves Mzansi and world entertained

an hour ago by Tendani Mungoni

My mother-in-law took my son away at night — Then I discovered what she was planning

My mother-in-law took my son away at night — Then I discovered what she was planning

2 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

SA woman’s blanket-washing routine has Mzansi questioning their own habits

SA woman’s blanket-washing routine has Mzansi questioning their own habits

2 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

I paid for a single mom’s gas — Then a mysterious box showed up at my office

I paid for a single mom’s gas — Then a mysterious box showed up at my office

14 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

People

Women Empowerment Family and Relationships Confessions

Business and Economy

“Thank you, ANC”: 2026 vs 2000 R100 buying power comparison leaves SA concerned

“Thank you, ANC”: 2026 vs 2000 R100 buying power comparison leaves SA concerned

22 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

BTC News: How South African Bitcoin Holders Can Easily Earn Passive Income Through Blockchain

BTC News: How South African Bitcoin Holders Can Easily Earn Passive Income Through Blockchain

5 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

South Africa set to scrap prime interest rate for new SARB system

South Africa set to scrap prime interest rate for new SARB system

7 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Absa partners with EasyEquities to let 12 million customers invest via banking app

Absa partners with EasyEquities to let 12 million customers invest via banking app

7 days ago by Jim Mohlala

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

13 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!

14 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

Business and Economy

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Sports

Cheslin Kolbe reveals what happened when rugby said he was too small in new memoir

Cheslin Kolbe reveals what happened when rugby said he was too small in new memoir

11 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

‘Protect yourself’: Pirates legend urges PSL players to use Muti after noting sudden struggles

‘Protect yourself’: Pirates legend urges PSL players to use Muti after noting sudden struggles

12 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Irvin Khoza explains sacrifices Pirates and Chiefs made to save the PSL

Irvin Khoza explains sacrifices Pirates and Chiefs made to save the PSL

12 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Agent reveals why South African star rejected new Mamelodi Sundowns contract

Agent reveals why South African star rejected new Mamelodi Sundowns contract

12 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Mamelodi Sundowns star leaves club to sign four-year deal with European side

Mamelodi Sundowns star leaves club to sign four-year deal with European side

13 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

St Stithians in the spotlight as All Blacks arrive days after double tragedy

St Stithians in the spotlight as All Blacks arrive days after double tragedy

13 hours 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

12 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

20 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

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Entertainment

DJ Sbu's behind-the-scenes photoshoot outfit gets Mzansi talking

DJ Sbu's behind-the-scenes photoshoot outfit gets Mzansi talking

an hour ago by Gloria Masia

Sfiso's apparent drunken podcast appearance sparks debate over drinking on the job

Sfiso's apparent drunken podcast appearance sparks debate over drinking on the job

an hour ago by Gloria Masia

2026 MTV VMAs scraps Best Afrobeats category after Tyla's consecutive wins

2026 MTV VMAs scraps Best Afrobeats category after Tyla's consecutive wins

2 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Hungani Ndlovu Makes Directorial Debut With ‘Musical Chairs’ in Cape Town: “It Hasn’t Been Easy”

Hungani Ndlovu Makes Directorial Debut With ‘Musical Chairs’ in Cape Town: “It Hasn’t Been Easy”

11 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi reacts after NPA withdraws charges against Dumisani Khumalo

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi reacts after NPA withdraws charges against Dumisani Khumalo

12 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Limpopo Boy's dance video flops online days after leaked video scandal

Limpopo Boy's dance video flops online days after leaked video scandal

12 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

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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

a day 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

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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