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11 people rescued after small plane crashes into Atlantic Ocean near Florida

11 people rescued after small plane crashes into Atlantic Ocean near Florida

People

12 seconds ago

Inside royal luxury: Swati princess reveals exclusive state dinner moments

People

3 minutes ago

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma's salty response to US comedian Steve Harvey sparks a buzz: "That was rude"

Celebrities

6 minutes ago

"That's petiness": Rachel throws shade at 'Mrs Kolisi' in her apron while cooking, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

13 minutes ago

Uncle Vinny roasted over signature dance move: "Riky Rick left a problem here"

Celebrities

14 minutes ago

Video: Virtual tour of Claremont mansion stirs controversy over price tag of R9 million

People

44 minutes ago

Cheslin Kolbe strikes late to seal Japan points crown in nail-biting finish

Rugby

55 minutes ago

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SAPS discovers R100 million drug lab in North West, Mexican nationals found at the scene

SAPS discovers R100 million drug lab in North West, Mexican nationals found at the scene

The South Africa Police Service have discovered an estimated R100 million drug lab in the North West province, finding several Mexican nationals among the suspects.

South Africa

2 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Fannie Masemola appears in court with ‘Cat’ Matlala over SAPS Medicare tender scandal

Fannie Masemola appears in court with ‘Cat’ Matlala over SAPS Medicare tender scandal

South Africa

2 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Ngizwe Mchunu in hot water: SAHDS files complaint over "racist rant" against Indian community

Ngizwe Mchunu in hot water: SAHDS files complaint over "racist rant" against Indian community

South Africa

2 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma clears up the Nkosazana Daughter confusion, SA amused

Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma clears up the Nkosazana Daughter confusion, SA amused

South Africa

3 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Ethiopian Athletics in Mourning After Marathon Star Dies Suddenly at 36

Ethiopian Athletics in Mourning After Marathon Star Dies Suddenly at 36

Sports

3 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

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Family breaks silence as rape case against two Paarl rugby players grips Western Cape

Family breaks silence as rape case against two Paarl rugby players grips Western Cape

Rugby

21 hours ago

"Our police are the coolest": American skater's interaction with SA police moves Mzansi

People

16 hours ago

Ex-Georgia rugby skipper hit with 11-year ban in stunning doping scandal

Rugby

17 hours ago

Pearl Thusi's Mother's Day question leaves fans emotional

Celebrities

54 minutes ago

"Thank you for this": SA dietitian plugs Mzansi with 4 high-fibre Shoprite starches for weight loss

People

49 minutes ago

"Makhulu stresses me": Gogo pick only 3 items during trolley dash challenge, SA disappointed

People

14 hours ago

Checkers Sixty60 driver struggles with bike during severe Cape Town storm and floods

People

22 hours ago

Springbok great handed Bulls Daisies top job in bold long-term vision

Springbok great handed Bulls Daisies top job in bold long-term vision

Rugby

28 minutes ago

Domestic worker jobs decline in South Africa as new Stats SA unemployment data raises concern

Domestic worker jobs decline in South Africa as new Stats SA unemployment data raises concern

People

an hour ago

“Why would you do that?”: Mzansi confused after American man’s Soweto ashes confession

“Why would you do that?”: Mzansi confused after American man’s Soweto ashes confession

People

an hour ago

"He couldn't believe": Cape Town runner helps homeless wheelchair-bound man caught in CPT storm

"He couldn't believe": Cape Town runner helps homeless wheelchair-bound man caught in CPT storm

Family and Relationships

4 hours ago

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The life story of María del Refugio Abarca Villaseñor, the first wife of Vicente Fernández

The life story of María del Refugio Abarca Villaseñor, the first wife of Vicente Fernández

Celebrity biographies

2 days ago by Peter Kinuthia

"Lovely home": Man showcases the most expensive home in Mzansi, sold for R700 million, SA wowed

"Lovely home": Man showcases the most expensive home in Mzansi, sold for R700 million, SA wowed

People

2 days ago by Bongiwe Mati

"She's happy for you": Jayden Crosson stuns domestic worker with R1,5 million car, SA moved

"She's happy for you": Jayden Crosson stuns domestic worker with R1,5 million car, SA moved

Family and Relationships

2 days ago by Bongiwe Mati

"Brother is speaking English in Zulu": Taxi driver charms uMlungu on the roadside, SA amused

"Brother is speaking English in Zulu": Taxi driver charms uMlungu on the roadside, SA amused

People

2 days ago by Bongiwe Mati

I Mourned My Twin Sister for a Decade —At My Husband's Hospital Bed, a Nurse Handed Me a Photo of Us

I Mourned My Twin Sister for a Decade —At My Husband's Hospital Bed, a Nurse Handed Me a Photo of Us

Stories

2 days ago by Racheal Murimi

My Father Has Been Missing Since I Was Three — Today I Heard a Man Humming Our Secret Lullaby

My Father Has Been Missing Since I Was Three — Today I Heard a Man Humming Our Secret Lullaby

Stories

2 days ago by Racheal Murimi

South Africa

“Geo-engineered weather": Facebook video showing Fish Hoek beach waves going in reverse stuns Mzansi

“Geo-engineered weather": Facebook video showing Fish Hoek beach waves going in reverse stuns Mzansi

an hour ago by Jim Mohlala

"You want us to clap hands for you?": Mayor shares post-Small-Street look after CBD clean-up, public reacts

"You want us to clap hands for you?": Mayor shares post-Small-Street look after CBD clean-up, public reacts

14 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

South Africans speculate on Shadrack Sibiya's possible arrest after Madlanga Commission decision

South Africans speculate on Shadrack Sibiya's possible arrest after Madlanga Commission decision

14 hours ago by Byron Pillay

"Why plant them on the road?": SA stunned as viral clip shows tree on top of taxi after Cape storms

"Why plant them on the road?": SA stunned as viral clip shows tree on top of taxi after Cape storms

15 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

Gauteng High Court rules in favour of EFF's Julius Malema in defamation case against Ngizwe Mchunu

Gauteng High Court rules in favour of EFF's Julius Malema in defamation case against Ngizwe Mchunu

17 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Minister Motsoaledi’s vehicle involved in fatal Bela-Bela highway crash, mother and child killed

Minister Motsoaledi’s vehicle involved in fatal Bela-Bela highway crash, mother and child killed

18 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

South Africa

World

Hantavirus cruise ship passengers evacuated from Tenerife as last flight home set for Monday

Hantavirus cruise ship passengers evacuated from Tenerife as last flight home set for Monday

2 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"Stay safe, don’t dock": Social media stunned as video shows inside of hantavirus-hit cruise ship

"Stay safe, don’t dock": Social media stunned as video shows inside of hantavirus-hit cruise ship

4 days ago by Jim Mohlala

“Next one could be far more severe”: Bill Gates clip goes viral again as hantavirus talk spreads

“Next one could be far more severe”: Bill Gates clip goes viral again as hantavirus talk spreads

5 days ago by Tendani Mungoni

Hantavirus timeline on MV Hondius shows 23 days passed before anyone knew

Hantavirus timeline on MV Hondius shows 23 days passed before anyone knew

5 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Dutch flight attendant in isolation after contact with hantavirus patient in SA

Dutch flight attendant in isolation after contact with hantavirus patient in SA

6 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Donald Trump issues threats of military strike if peace deal with Iran not reached

Donald Trump issues threats of military strike if peace deal with Iran not reached

6 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

World

US Asia Africa Europe

Education

What is the official retirement age in South Africa in 2026?

What is the official retirement age in South Africa in 2026?

3 days ago by Sheila Kamau

UCT researchers build AI model that covers all 11 South African languages

UCT researchers build AI model that covers all 11 South African languages

5 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Reddam House Durbanville wins four top in the world Cambridge Awards in record 2025 results

Reddam House Durbanville wins four top in the world Cambridge Awards in record 2025 results

7 days ago by Jim Mohlala

UFS lecturer warns TikTok and Instagram are behind grade 4 reading crisis in SA

UFS lecturer warns TikTok and Instagram are behind grade 4 reading crisis in SA

8 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Siviwe Gwarube says National Treasury to investigate R1.6 billion textbook tender

Siviwe Gwarube says National Treasury to investigate R1.6 billion textbook tender

15 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

18 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Education

Politics

Patrice Motsepe says ANC has honest, capable leaders who are committed to the country, SA sceptical

Patrice Motsepe says ANC has honest, capable leaders who are committed to the country, SA sceptical

21 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi slams Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala address: "Terrible show of leadership"

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi slams Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala address: "Terrible show of leadership"

a day ago by Moroba Moroeng

Cyril Ramaphosa fights back: Takes on Phala Phala panel report

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Cyril Ramaphosa fights back: Takes on Phala Phala panel report

a day ago by Sibusisiwe Lwandle

President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the nation following Constitutional Court's Phala Phala ruling

President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the nation following Constitutional Court's Phala Phala ruling

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Geordin Hill-Lewis signals readiness to lead South Africa as caretaker president if situation arises

Geordin Hill-Lewis signals readiness to lead South Africa as caretaker president if situation arises

a day ago by Byron Pillay

SACP welcomes Constitutional Court's Phala Phala ruling, Mapaila calls for speedy impeachment action

SACP welcomes Constitutional Court's Phala Phala ruling, Mapaila calls for speedy impeachment action

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

Politics

People

"All the embarrassment”: Man proposes to married woman in viral Twitter video, husband shows up

"All the embarrassment”: Man proposes to married woman in viral Twitter video, husband shows up

2 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

Cape Town residents enjoy severe weather in TikTok video

Cape Town residents enjoy severe weather in TikTok video

2 hours ago by Rutendo Masasi

"Might as well go to families": Overturned meat truck looted on Western Cape highway, SA debates

"Might as well go to families": Overturned meat truck looted on Western Cape highway, SA debates

3 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

"Have fun": US government releases UFO files to the public for the first time

"Have fun": US government releases UFO files to the public for the first time

4 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

My 12-year-old spent her savings on sneakers for a classmate — Then the school called

My 12-year-old spent her savings on sneakers for a classmate — Then the school called

13 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

"Tell me more": Inside a budget Lesotho escape showing what R6,500 really gets you

"Tell me more": Inside a budget Lesotho escape showing what R6,500 really gets you

15 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

People

Women Empowerment Family and Relationships Confessions

Business and Economy

"Unacceptable": SA unhappy as FlySafair accidentally leaks private info of R12 sale customers

"Unacceptable": SA unhappy as FlySafair accidentally leaks private info of R12 sale customers

6 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Johann Rupert’s Reinet Investment Fund Hits R128 Billion in Net Asset Value in Luxembourg

Johann Rupert’s Reinet Investment Fund Hits R128 Billion in Net Asset Value in Luxembourg

11 days ago by Jim Mohlala

“No one is going to win”: Mochachos launches Doomsday Dynamite Wings Challenge

“No one is going to win”: Mochachos launches Doomsday Dynamite Wings Challenge

12 days ago by Jim Mohlala

PepsiCo apologises to South Africans over ProNutro formula change and pulls it from shelves

PepsiCo apologises to South Africans over ProNutro formula change and pulls it from shelves

12 days ago by Jim Mohlala

"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

13 days 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

16 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Business and Economy

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Sports

SA gold medallist exposes athlete treatment at African Championships in Ghana: “We had no blankets”

SA gold medallist exposes athlete treatment at African Championships in Ghana: “We had no blankets”

an hour ago by Dzikamai Matara

Cardoso blames fixture congestion for Sundowns collapse against TS Galaxy

Cardoso blames fixture congestion for Sundowns collapse against TS Galaxy

13 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Tyla to perform at two FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies in Mexico and LA

Tyla to perform at two FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies in Mexico and LA

14 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

World Cup fan competition reopened after passport blunder and disqualification

World Cup fan competition reopened after passport blunder and disqualification

16 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Pretoria Running Club Rocked By Alleged Qualification Cheating Scandal Ahead Of Major Marathon Entry

Pretoria Running Club Rocked By Alleged Qualification Cheating Scandal Ahead Of Major Marathon Entry

19 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Benni McCarthy makes surprise admission about coaching Bafana Bafana after World Cup

Benni McCarthy makes surprise admission about coaching Bafana Bafana after World Cup

20 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Sports

Rugby Football

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I Saved a Stranger From a Deadly Flood — In the Hospital, Her Chart Revealed My Own Last Name

I Saved a Stranger From a Deadly Flood — In the Hospital, Her Chart Revealed My Own Last Name

19 hours ago by Brian Oroo

During COVID-19, I Paid Rent: She Played Games and Said, "If You Want To Move, Then Go"

During COVID-19, I Paid Rent: She Played Games and Said, "If You Want To Move, Then Go"

19 hours ago by Chris Ndetei

My Mother Abandoned Me 20 Years Ago, Then Asked For Reunion: I Realised What She Really Wanted

My Mother Abandoned Me 20 Years Ago, Then Asked For Reunion: I Realised What She Really Wanted

19 hours ago by Racheal Murimi

I Checked My Child's Phone at 3 AM, Found Messages From His Teacher: "Are you alone?"

I Checked My Child's Phone at 3 AM, Found Messages From His Teacher: "Are you alone?"

20 hours ago by Brian Oroo

My Daughter Was Expelled From School For "Bad Behaviour"–But Her Notebook Exposed The Teachers' Lie

My Daughter Was Expelled From School For "Bad Behaviour"–But Her Notebook Exposed The Teachers' Lie

2 days ago by Racheal Murimi

My Uncle Exposed A Family Secret: My "Parents" And My "Sister" Were Not Who I Thought

My Uncle Exposed A Family Secret: My "Parents" And My "Sister" Were Not Who I Thought

2 days ago by Chris Ndetei

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Entertainment

DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small announce Scorpion Kings Live tickets are sold out

DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small announce Scorpion Kings Live tickets are sold out

an hour ago by Jessica Gcaba

Actress Hlengiwe Lushaba Madlala discusses her matriarch role as MaMbokazi in 'KwaBaba'

Actress Hlengiwe Lushaba Madlala discusses her matriarch role as MaMbokazi in 'KwaBaba'

2 hours ago by Rae Seleme

Reports of Nigerian actor Alexx Ekubo’s death spark heartbreak and questions online

Reports of Nigerian actor Alexx Ekubo’s death spark heartbreak and questions online

13 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Man pleads guilty to stealing Beyoncé's unreleased music in 2025 robbery

Man pleads guilty to stealing Beyoncé's unreleased music in 2025 robbery

13 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Julius Malema’s EFF reacts to TV show ZiMoja Daily's "misleading" commentary

Julius Malema’s EFF reacts to TV show ZiMoja Daily's "misleading" commentary

13 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Sizwe Dhlomo reacts to a video of Bongani Fassie's performance: "Shame"

Sizwe Dhlomo reacts to a video of Bongani Fassie's performance: "Shame"

15 hours ago by Rae Seleme

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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?

25 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

a month 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

a month 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

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