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Inside Kelvin Momo and Babalwa M’s relationship: From power couple to soft-launching new loves

Inside Kelvin Momo and Babalwa M’s relationship: From power couple to soft-launching new loves

Celebrities

7 minutes ago

Suspect surrenders after 2 ANCYL members killed in Katlehong shooting

South Africa

20 minutes ago

Inside Lionel Messi’s floating palace built for luxury family getaways

Football

41 minutes ago

MacG reveals why Nota Baloyi allegedly controls Kwesta’s music masters and royalties

Celebrities

an hour ago

Mamelodi Sundowns set sights on historic trophy milestone after MTN8 victory

Football

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Vusi Nova Announces 8-city National Tour in celebration of a decade of Naninina

Celebrities

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Kaizer Chiefs legend reveals how Orlando Pirates tried to stop his debut

Football

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Kelvin Momo’s new romance brings Babalwa M’s ‘John Cena shorts’ back into focus

Kelvin Momo’s new romance brings Babalwa M’s ‘John Cena shorts’ back into focus

Kelvin Momo’s new romance reignited debate on X, with users revisiting Babalwa M’s infamous “John Cena shorts” and questioning the fashion criticism.

Celebrities

8 hours ago by Gloria Masia

Six-year-old girl stabbed at special needs school, South Africans recall attacker's troubled history

Six-year-old girl stabbed at special needs school, South Africans recall attacker's troubled history

South Africa

9 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Mzansi reacts to claim Ayanda Thabethe's husband Peter Matsimba fled to Zambia

Mzansi reacts to claim Ayanda Thabethe's husband Peter Matsimba fled to Zambia

Celebrities

13 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Kelvin Momo's rumoured new girlfriend identified by fans

Kelvin Momo's rumoured new girlfriend identified by fans

Celebrities

13 hours ago by Moroba Maepa

Tuesday weather update across all 9 provinces brings a mix of thunderstorms and sunshine

Tuesday weather update across all 9 provinces brings a mix of thunderstorms and sunshine

People

14 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

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SASSA confirms when November 2025 grants will be paid

SASSA confirms when November 2025 grants will be paid

People

an hour ago

Dricus du Plessis’ bride Vasti Spiller shares a special glimpse into wedding festivities

Sports

7 hours ago

Good news for motorists as Transport Minister Barbara Creecy rejects proposed RAF fuel levy hike

Money

5 hours ago

Audio recording implicates Shadrack Sibiya in Tebogo Thobejane Sandton shooting

South Africa

3 hours ago

Father of three and rugby star passes away unexpectedly

Rugby

an hour ago

Madlanga Commission seeks Serge Cabonge's statement over allegations heard during Sibiya's bail bid

South Africa

2 hours ago

"My biggest fear": Pretoria home invaded by armed intruders who flee after sudden disturbance

People

an hour ago

Netherlands raises salary bar for skilled workers in 2026: What this means for South Africans

Netherlands raises salary bar for skilled workers in 2026: What this means for South Africans

People

9 hours ago

Vasti Spiller’s bridesmaid shares a behind-the-scenes look at Dricus du Plessis’ wedding

Vasti Spiller’s bridesmaid shares a behind-the-scenes look at Dricus du Plessis’ wedding

Family and Relationships

11 hours ago

Lebo M backs Action SA and ATM, accuses ANC of damaging South Africa

Lebo M backs Action SA and ATM, accuses ANC of damaging South Africa

Celebrities

13 hours ago

Zambian pilot flies to Limpopo just to have lunch and swim

Zambian pilot flies to Limpopo just to have lunch and swim

People

13 hours ago

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"May your business flourish": 22-year-old Soweto spa owner moves SA with her story of perseverance

"May your business flourish": 22-year-old Soweto spa owner moves SA with her story of perseverance

Women Empowerment

2 days ago by Bongiwe Mati

"I watched this 13 times": Mzansi reacts to viral energetic students' dance video

"I watched this 13 times": Mzansi reacts to viral energetic students' dance video

Family and Relationships

a day ago by Bongiwe Mati

"This is wholesome": SA family serve stylish looks and slick Amapiano dance moves, SA wowed

"This is wholesome": SA family serve stylish looks and slick Amapiano dance moves, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

a day ago by Bongiwe Mati

"This is depressing": Content creator questions new Home Affairs asylum directive, SA stunned

"This is depressing": Content creator questions new Home Affairs asylum directive, SA stunned

People

2 days ago by Bongiwe Mati

"Keep representing": Jaidyn Lael breaks silence about getting into best musical school in the world

"Keep representing": Jaidyn Lael breaks silence about getting into best musical school in the world

People

a day ago by Bongiwe Mati

"She ate and left no crumbs": Queen Nandi’s daughter Liza shines in stunning matric dance gown

"She ate and left no crumbs": Queen Nandi’s daughter Liza shines in stunning matric dance gown

People

2 days ago by Bongiwe Mati

South Africa

Shadrack Sibiya keeps pension and rank despite dishonourable discharge

Shadrack Sibiya keeps pension and rank despite dishonourable discharge

an hour ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Gauteng Traffic Chief Inspector Samuel Mashaba dies amid Madlanga probe into R300m drug bust

Gauteng Traffic Chief Inspector Samuel Mashaba dies amid Madlanga probe into R300m drug bust

4 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Limpopo teen dies after assault outside Burgersfort spaza shop, murder docket opened

Limpopo teen dies after assault outside Burgersfort spaza shop, murder docket opened

5 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

First look at Lerato Kganyago’s husband Thami Ndlala in court after his arrest

First look at Lerato Kganyago’s husband Thami Ndlala in court after his arrest

6 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Court hears how Shadrack Sibiya allegedly called Serge Cabonge while in custody to borrow R200,000

Court hears how Shadrack Sibiya allegedly called Serge Cabonge while in custody to borrow R200,000

6 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Fiery Durban M4 crash leaves one woman dead and nine injured after bakkie overturns on highway

Fiery Durban M4 crash leaves one woman dead and nine injured after bakkie overturns on highway

8 hours ago by Byron Pillay

South Africa

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Emotional scenes in India as ancestors who travelled to South Africa are honoured

Emotional scenes in India as ancestors who travelled to South Africa are honoured

3 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Burkina Faso swaps beauty pageant for science competition

Burkina Faso swaps beauty pageant for science competition

3 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

US extends Ebola travel ban for travellers from DRC, Uganda and South Sudan for 30 more days

US extends Ebola travel ban for travellers from DRC, Uganda and South Sudan for 30 more days

5 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Australia prioritises onshore workers as skilled migration salary minimum move up

Australia prioritises onshore workers as skilled migration salary minimum move up

5 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Israel introduces new flight restrictions, 10 African countries on the list after security scare

Israel introduces new flight restrictions, 10 African countries on the list after security scare

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Nepal hit by flash floods weeks after Tibet border disaster claimed over 1000 lives

Nepal hit by flash floods weeks after Tibet border disaster claimed over 1000 lives

a day ago by Tendani Mungoni

World

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Education

UK universities withdraw admissions to students from three major countries

UK universities withdraw admissions to students from three major countries

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

23-year-old SA developer builds free app to help learners pass maths

23-year-old SA developer builds free app to help learners pass maths

7 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Matric exams: Everything the class of 2026 needs to know before 13 October

Matric exams: Everything the class of 2026 needs to know before 13 October

7 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

National Senior Certificate: Everything you need to know about the examinations

National Senior Certificate: Everything you need to know about the examinations

12 days ago by Priscillah Mueni

"NSFAS isn't only an option": UCT graduate shares 5 bursaries closing on 30 September

"NSFAS isn't only an option": UCT graduate shares 5 bursaries closing on 30 September

15 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Funza Lushaka bursary 2027: application form, status, and requirements

Funza Lushaka bursary 2027: application form, status, and requirements

27 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Education

Politics

March and March members granted bail after Durban protest Arrest, Forum4SA CEO speaks out

March and March members granted bail after Durban protest Arrest, Forum4SA CEO speaks out

10 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla says MK Party is worse since she and Nhlamulo Ndhlela left

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla says MK Party is worse since she and Nhlamulo Ndhlela left

15 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

IFP’s Sizwe Sikhakhane challenges KZN Premier over Durban soldier deployment, South Africans react

IFP’s Sizwe Sikhakhane challenges KZN Premier over Durban soldier deployment, South Africans react

a day ago by Byron Pillay

ANC challenges exclusion of 181 local election candidates at Constitutional Court

ANC challenges exclusion of 181 local election candidates at Constitutional Court

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

SA visa rules change: Home Affairs removes 60-day requirement for applicants

SA visa rules change: Home Affairs removes 60-day requirement for applicants

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Jacob Zuma expected to be discharged from Pietermaritzburg Hospital on Monday

Jacob Zuma expected to be discharged from Pietermaritzburg Hospital on Monday

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Politics

People

Port terminal driver with matric and Code 10 stuns SA with payslip

Port terminal driver with matric and Code 10 stuns SA with payslip

2 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

Woman who scored 100% in OWLAG assessment shares why she was not selected

Woman who scored 100% in OWLAG assessment shares why she was not selected

3 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"This is wild, 10m?": Inside the R10.5 million Cape Town townhouse making waves online

"This is wild, 10m?": Inside the R10.5 million Cape Town townhouse making waves online

4 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

Sassa children’s Grant debate divides South Africans over who deserves support

Sassa children’s Grant debate divides South Africans over who deserves support

4 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

OR Tambo immigration chaos leaves 1,000 passengers stranded

OR Tambo immigration chaos leaves 1,000 passengers stranded

5 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

"She didn't lie": Woman calls Zulu men the best type of South Africans in a viral video, SA swoons

"She didn't lie": Woman calls Zulu men the best type of South Africans in a viral video, SA swoons

5 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

People

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Business and Economy

From 63C petrol to r3,790 cars: what life cost in South Africa in the 1980s

From 63C petrol to r3,790 cars: what life cost in South Africa in the 1980s

6 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

What's eating into South Africans' wallets? Woolworths report points to an online habit

What's eating into South Africans' wallets? Woolworths report points to an online habit

7 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Woolworths rolls out Next Gen stores, giving South Africans more to look forward to

Woolworths rolls out Next Gen stores, giving South Africans more to look forward to

8 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"R33 a litre": Cape Town advisor warns SA is headed for financial trouble as diesel soars

"R33 a litre": Cape Town advisor warns SA is headed for financial trouble as diesel soars

10 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

'Unlucky number 13' emerges as SA’s most-drawn PowerBall number as jackpot hits R80m

'Unlucky number 13' emerges as SA’s most-drawn PowerBall number as jackpot hits R80m

14 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

SARB raises repo rate to 7.25% and what it means for your bills in SA

SARB raises repo rate to 7.25% and what it means for your bills in SA

19 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Business and Economy

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Sports

Travis Head taunts Temba Bavuma after Australia end Proteas captain’s unbeaten run

Travis Head taunts Temba Bavuma after Australia end Proteas captain’s unbeaten run

an hour ago by Dzikamai Matara

Benni McCarthy faces growing pressure in Kenya as football president weighs in

Benni McCarthy faces growing pressure in Kenya as football president weighs in

an hour ago by Raphael Abiola

Cheslin Kolbe reveals heartbreaking reason behind decision to return to South Africa

Cheslin Kolbe reveals heartbreaking reason behind decision to return to South Africa

2 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Elrigh Louw welcomes World Rugby hip-drop tackle ban after career-threatening knee injury

Elrigh Louw welcomes World Rugby hip-drop tackle ban after career-threatening knee injury

2 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Bernard Parker makes headlines over Kacha Stepanovic — here’s what to know about her

Bernard Parker makes headlines over Kacha Stepanovic — here’s what to know about her

2 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

South Africa drop in WTC rankings after Australia hand them heavy first-Test defeat

South Africa drop in WTC rankings after Australia hand them heavy first-Test defeat

3 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

Who is Hang Knighton? Age, children, spouse, education, career, profiles, net worth

Who is Hang Knighton? Age, children, spouse, education, career, profiles, net worth

28 days ago by Ruth Gitonga

Inside Priyeshka Lutchman’s journey: From Miss South Africa to modelling star

Inside Priyeshka Lutchman’s journey: From Miss South Africa to modelling star

28 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Nick Vujicic's wife, Kanae Miyahara, is the apple of his eye

Nick Vujicic's wife, Kanae Miyahara, is the apple of his eye

29 days ago by Alice Wabwile

Makgofe Moagi: From Skeem Saam star to inspirational brea*st cancer advocate

Makgofe Moagi: From Skeem Saam star to inspirational brea*st cancer advocate

29 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Who is Rocsi Diaz dating today? Everything about her love and marriage status

Who is Rocsi Diaz dating today? Everything about her love and marriage status

29 days ago by Favour Adeaga

Who is Aliko Dangote's ex-wife, Mariya A D Muhammad Rufai? Let's find out

Who is Aliko Dangote's ex-wife, Mariya A D Muhammad Rufai? Let's find out

29 days ago by Peris Walubengo

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Entertainment

Nadia Nakai reveals Netflix's 'Young, Famous & African' payday helped her buy her home

Nadia Nakai reveals Netflix's 'Young, Famous & African' payday helped her buy her home

an hour ago by Moroba Maepa

Thabo Smol's solo album up for 2026 Grammy Awards consideration

Thabo Smol's solo album up for 2026 Grammy Awards consideration

2 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Tumisho Masha Lands New TV Role, Mzansi Vows to Support Actor and Patriot

Tumisho Masha Lands New TV Role, Mzansi Vows to Support Actor and Patriot

2 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Rami Chuene’s 2019 ‘CoochieForACause’ tweet about daughter Nthateng sparks fresh debate

Rami Chuene’s 2019 ‘CoochieForACause’ tweet about daughter Nthateng sparks fresh debate

2 hours ago by Gloria Masia

Christall Kay Opens Up About Life After Real Housewives of Johannesburg: ‘I Feel More Grounded’

Christall Kay Opens Up About Life After Real Housewives of Johannesburg: ‘I Feel More Grounded’

3 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Tyla’s ‘I Don’t Care’ featuring Babalwa M enters Grammy race

Tyla’s ‘I Don’t Care’ featuring Babalwa M enters Grammy race

3 hours ago by Gloria Masia

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Briefly News Named Best Digital News Platform 2026 in South Africa at Global Business Awards

Briefly News Named Best Digital News Platform 2026 in South Africa at Global Business Awards

a day ago by Felix Imoh

Elections 2026: Coalitions didn't break local government, they exposed it

Elections 2026: Coalitions didn't break local government, they exposed it

14 days ago by Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Celebrated in August, buried in September: Women’s Month honours women, the rest of the year must protect them

Celebrated in August, buried in September: Women’s Month honours women, the rest of the year must protect them

14 days ago by Maryn Blignaut

Briefly News and Cars.co.za Celebrate the Women Driving South Africa's Motoring Industry

Briefly News and Cars.co.za Celebrate the Women Driving South Africa's Motoring Industry

18 days ago by Felix Imoh

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 month ago by Felix Imoh

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