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My boyfriend of 9 years said, “You’re not my wife” — Then he froze the next day

My boyfriend of 9 years said, “You’re not my wife” — Then he froze the next day

Confessions

4 hours ago

Major League DJZ Mediterranean holiday photos spark twin sisters dating theory

Celebrities

5 hours ago

A woman started filming me breastfeeding — Then my 8-year-old asked one question

Confessions

5 hours ago

Gayton McKenzie to honour late boxer Zolani Tete, makes financial pledge

Sports

6 hours ago

Springboks face fresh blow as star set to miss All Blacks clash

Rugby

6 hours ago

Tony Brown given key task to fix Springboks' weakness before All Blacks Test

Rugby

6 hours ago

Miguel Cardoso hits back at favouritism claims involving Sundowns star

Football

7 hours ago

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Soul City Returns: Beloved South African Drama Makes Comeback in 2026 After 13-Year Absence

Soul City Returns: Beloved South African Drama Makes Comeback in 2026 After 13-Year Absence

'Soul City' returns to SABC1 in 2026 after 13 years, showcasing health issues and community narratives every Sunday at 7:30 pm, igniting fans’ nostalgia.

Celebrities

17 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

From All Blacks legend to helicopter pilot: Richie McCaw’s surprising new life

From All Blacks legend to helicopter pilot: Richie McCaw’s surprising new life

Rugby

17 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

SAWS issues Yellow Level 2 coastal wind warnings for Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal

SAWS issues Yellow Level 2 coastal wind warnings for Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa

18 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Measles crisis? SA records 3,462 cases as vaccination rates tumble

Measles crisis? SA records 3,462 cases as vaccination rates tumble

South Africa

20 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

“Incredible milestone”: Groote Schuur Hospital performs Africa’s first microwave thyroid ablation

“Incredible milestone”: Groote Schuur Hospital performs Africa’s first microwave thyroid ablation

South Africa

20 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

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Dr Easy Matjila's Toyota Corolla video sparks debate about veteran broadcaster's lifestyle

Dr Easy Matjila's Toyota Corolla video sparks debate about veteran broadcaster's lifestyle

Celebrities

16 hours ago

Zolani Tete murder: Sol Phenduka reacted to alleged motive behind shooting

Celebrities

8 hours ago

Helen Zille sparks backlash with Dolly Parton tribute calling her a ‘floozy’

Celebrities

15 hours ago

SABC1 shuts down ‘Glam & Grind’ slay queen reality show rumours

Celebrities

16 hours ago

David Beckham's son Romeo explores Cape Town during mysterious SA visit

Celebrities

6 hours ago

Former Operation Dudula leader says Nhlanhla Lux was sent by the ANC to destabilise movement

South Africa

21 hours ago

Dave Rennie rings the changes as All Blacks name Test two XV

Rugby

16 hours ago

Melissa Mahdeb: How psychology, tech and a love for people shaped her automotive career

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Melissa Mahdeb: How psychology, tech and a love for people shaped her automotive career

Women Empowerment

17 hours ago

Hilton Hotel to launch its first property in Zimbabwe's harare by 2029

Hilton Hotel to launch its first property in Zimbabwe's harare by 2029

People

17 hours ago

Officer's milestone car purchase impresses South Africans

Officer's milestone car purchase impresses South Africans

People

21 hours ago

Schalk Burger And Hanyani Shimange Challenge Scrum Call That Hurt The Boks

Schalk Burger And Hanyani Shimange Challenge Scrum Call That Hurt The Boks

Rugby

21 hours ago

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Who was Sigmond Galloway? All about Mahalia Jackson's ex-husband

Who was Sigmond Galloway? All about Mahalia Jackson's ex-husband

Celebrity biographies

a day ago by Alice Wabwile

All Blacks suffer fresh injury blows as Rennie calls in reinforcements

All Blacks suffer fresh injury blows as Rennie calls in reinforcements

Rugby

2 days ago by Ncube Harrison

Scottburgh man found dead after disappearing during swimming trip

Scottburgh man found dead after disappearing during swimming trip

Sports

2 days ago by Ncube Harrison

Oscar Chalupsky’s emotional cancer update: "I am moving in the right direction"

Oscar Chalupsky’s emotional cancer update: "I am moving in the right direction"

Sports

2 days ago by Ncube Harrison

Despatch hockey star Anka van Schalkwyk, 19, dies in tragic crash

Despatch hockey star Anka van Schalkwyk, 19, dies in tragic crash

Sports

2 days ago by Ncube Harrison

Hugo Broos speaks out on Pitso Mosimane's possible Bafana Bafana appointment

Hugo Broos speaks out on Pitso Mosimane's possible Bafana Bafana appointment

Football

2 days ago by Raphael Abiola

South Africa

Western Cape High Court rules property owner liable after gate crushes 8-year-old boy

Western Cape High Court rules property owner liable after gate crushes 8-year-old boy

8 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Reiger Park shooting: Families of Jaydin Magerman and Roleen Lessing demand answers

Reiger Park shooting: Families of Jaydin Magerman and Roleen Lessing demand answers

9 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Joburg Mayor Dada Morero apologises after explosive row with Tshepisong resident

Joburg Mayor Dada Morero apologises after explosive row with Tshepisong resident

11 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Julius Mkhwanazi and Vusimuzi Matlala to appear in Germiston Court on blue lights charges

Julius Mkhwanazi and Vusimuzi Matlala to appear in Germiston Court on blue lights charges

12 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

"We were used": Ngizwe Mchunu speaks on bitter March and March fallout

"We were used": Ngizwe Mchunu speaks on bitter March and March fallout

13 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Ndodana Tshuma plans guilty plea on SA firearm charges to fast-track UK extradition

Ndodana Tshuma plans guilty plea on SA firearm charges to fast-track UK extradition

14 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

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Nepal mudslide CCTV footage shows devastating moment

Nepal mudslide CCTV footage shows devastating moment

18 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

Ghana's government rejects MTN's GHS20 million donation for xenophobia attack victims

Ghana's government rejects MTN's GHS20 million donation for xenophobia attack victims

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Four South Africans missing after deadly floods hit Nepal-Tibet border

Four South Africans missing after deadly floods hit Nepal-Tibet border

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

South African man Marcell Meyer sentenced to 12 years in US prison for child sex abuse

South African man Marcell Meyer sentenced to 12 years in US prison for child sex abuse

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Donald Trump honours Dolly Parton, orders that US flags be lowered after country legend’s death

Donald Trump honours Dolly Parton, orders that US flags be lowered after country legend’s death

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

"Respect nature": Violent wind gusts flip plane at Italian airport in terrifying Facebook video

"Respect nature": Violent wind gusts flip plane at Italian airport in terrifying Facebook video

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

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

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

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Educator vents about unemployment driving people into teaching on Pieter Kriel podcast

Educator vents about unemployment driving people into teaching on Pieter Kriel podcast

6 days ago by Jim Mohlala

SA mom in America details US school enrolment process for families

SA mom in America details US school enrolment process for families

7 days ago by Jim Mohlala

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

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

8 days 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

8 days 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

10 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Education

Politics

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma stands by ANC money claims as Mbalula court fight begins

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma stands by ANC money claims as Mbalula court fight begins

9 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

GOOD Party fined R50,000 after court finds R900,000 donation was deliberately hidden

GOOD Party fined R50,000 after court finds R900,000 donation was deliberately hidden

11 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

MK Party expels two senior members ahead of local government elections

MK Party expels two senior members ahead of local government elections

12 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

ActionSA's KwaDukuza mayoral candidate Halalisani Ndlovu defects to the DA

ActionSA's KwaDukuza mayoral candidate Halalisani Ndlovu defects to the DA

15 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

LPC investigates misconduct complaint against Minister Ronald Lamola over R71,000 legal fees

LPC investigates misconduct complaint against Minister Ronald Lamola over R71,000 legal fees

16 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

BOSA targets 24 municipalities in 5 provinces ahead of November Local Government Elections

BOSA targets 24 municipalities in 5 provinces ahead of November Local Government Elections

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Politics

People

I worked two jobs to help my husband become a doctor — Then he gave me divorce papers

I worked two jobs to help my husband become a doctor — Then he gave me divorce papers

8 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

SA self-taught inventor builds robot that speaks all 11 official languages

SA self-taught inventor builds robot that speaks all 11 official languages

8 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

Charlotte Maxeke, SA’s 1st black woman graduate, to receive UWC honorary doctorate

Charlotte Maxeke, SA’s 1st black woman graduate, to receive UWC honorary doctorate

8 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

Umhlanga 2026: Swati women shine in colourful Instagram video at Ludzidzini

Umhlanga 2026: Swati women shine in colourful Instagram video at Ludzidzini

9 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

SA woman transforms mkhukhu into cosy home on a tight budget, impressing Mzansi

SA woman transforms mkhukhu into cosy home on a tight budget, impressing Mzansi

10 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

Acacia Primary School mourns learner Omuhle Siyamthanda Khumalo

Acacia Primary School mourns learner Omuhle Siyamthanda Khumalo

11 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

People

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Business and Economy

Warmbaths owner forever resorts South Africa sold to Benus Trade and Invest

Warmbaths owner forever resorts South Africa sold to Benus Trade and Invest

8 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

“You now have to pay”: Gent discusses new charges for WhatsApp Business API users from October

“You now have to pay”: Gent discusses new charges for WhatsApp Business API users from October

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Remote work reality: South Africans have fewer job opportunities than other Africans

Remote work reality: South Africans have fewer job opportunities than other Africans

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Transnet puts Carlton Centre and 14 other SA properties up for sale

Transnet puts Carlton Centre and 14 other SA properties up for sale

2 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Opportunity for South Africans as SA ranks among top AI outsourcing hubs

Opportunity for South Africans as SA ranks among top AI outsourcing hubs

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Fuel prices set to rise? What South Africans need to know for September

Fuel prices set to rise? What South Africans need to know for September

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Business and Economy

Energy Money Industry Technology Economy

Sports

Miguel Cardoso answers his critics ahead of decisive MTN8 semi-final second leg

Miguel Cardoso answers his critics ahead of decisive MTN8 semi-final second leg

7 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Springboks eye special record in crucial All Blacks clash

Springboks eye special record in crucial All Blacks clash

8 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Springboks' Cape Town history favours All Blacks ahead of showdown

Springboks' Cape Town history favours All Blacks ahead of showdown

8 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

All Blacks Hit by Flu Bug Ahead of Springboks Test

All Blacks Hit by Flu Bug Ahead of Springboks Test

9 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Sundowns star signs long-term deal with PSL giants before European move

Sundowns star signs long-term deal with PSL giants before European move

9 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Rassie Erasmus has one request for Springbok fans before the Haka

Rassie Erasmus has one request for Springbok fans before the Haka

10 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Sports

Rugby Football

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Updated LLB law requirements at Unisa: everything to know

Updated LLB law requirements at Unisa: everything to know

21 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

29 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

Limpopo Boy explains why he filmed himself with Matshidiso Matilda in leaked video

Limpopo Boy explains why he filmed himself with Matshidiso Matilda in leaked video

8 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Nadia Nakai's New Tattoo Sparks Buzz on TikTok: Fans Seek Inking Advice

Nadia Nakai's New Tattoo Sparks Buzz on TikTok: Fans Seek Inking Advice

9 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Gareth Cliff slams SA academia after local media tribute to Jason Arday

Gareth Cliff slams SA academia after local media tribute to Jason Arday

9 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Nota Baloyi turns on the charm for Lasizwe on ‘Awkward Dates’, Mzansi left in stitches

Nota Baloyi turns on the charm for Lasizwe on ‘Awkward Dates’, Mzansi left in stitches

9 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Bonang's stunning 'Queen B' photo sparks a frenzy: Mzansi can't calm down!

Bonang's stunning 'Queen B' photo sparks a frenzy: Mzansi can't calm down!

10 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Limpopo Boy explains how his private video ended up on TikTok; Mzansi isn’t buying it

Limpopo Boy explains how his private video ended up on TikTok; Mzansi isn’t buying it

10 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

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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

10 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

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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