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Mel and Peet Viljoen accuse US police of stealing items and cash worth over R200k

Mel and Peet Viljoen accuse US police of stealing items and cash worth over R200k

Celebrities

12 minutes ago

Thobile "MaKhumalo" Khumalo’s bold dress fails to impress Mzansi: "It’s not make sure"

Celebrities

15 minutes ago

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis questions Cyril Ramaphosa's trip to Emmerson Mnangagwa's Precabe Farm

Politics

37 minutes ago

CAF names controversial AFCON referee Ndala for Sundowns vs AS FAR Champions League final

Football

41 minutes ago

Nigerian government working to repatriate citizens who want to leave South Africa

South Africa

2 hours ago

“He sold his people": Throwback clip of Nelson Mandela cracking jokes in Afrikaans stirs debate

South Africa

9 hours ago

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Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs: Huge title implications in PSL blockbuster

Football

10 hours ago

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Missing Gauteng businessman found inside crocodile removed from Komati river in video

Missing Gauteng businessman found inside crocodile removed from Komati river in video

Mpumalanga authorities confirm the discovery of a missing Gauteng businessman, found inside a crocodile near the Komati River, sparking outrage among South Africans.

People

23 hours ago by Rutendo Masasi

Ethiopian man warning others to leave South Africa causes debate

Ethiopian man warning others to leave South Africa causes debate

South Africa

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

AmaZulu in turmoil as coaching staff allegations spark stunning suspension and internal fallout

AmaZulu in turmoil as coaching staff allegations spark stunning suspension and internal fallout

Football

3 days ago by Ncube Harrison

China ships 24 tonnes of apples from South Africa, netizens excited

China ships 24 tonnes of apples from South Africa, netizens excited

Asia

3 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

SA government acknowledges immigration concerns, warns against vigilantism

SA government acknowledges immigration concerns, warns against vigilantism

South Africa

3 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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Global virus scare lands in SA: British tourist in ICU after cruise outbreak

Global virus scare lands in SA: British tourist in ICU after cruise outbreak

South Africa

2 hours ago

Local rugby star in custody as alleged rape case heads to bail hearing

Rugby

an hour ago

"Not for the faint-hearted": Skipper overturns on KZN beach as passenger goes overboard at Glenmore

People

17 hours ago

"I give honour": Crocodile with man's remains pulled out harshly from Komati River leaves SA reeling

People

16 hours ago

"My blood is boiling": CCTV clip of armed robber in 'safe neighbourhood' leaves Mzansi furious

South Africa

10 hours ago

Police silent as MP Fadiel Adams claims he was targeted by Political Killings Task Team

South Africa

36 minutes ago

Man shows South Africans shopping at immigrants' shops after March for March anti-foreigner protests

People

19 hours ago

“I passed, 30% pass rate": Mzansi content creator challenges citizens' knowledge in viral Insta clip

“I passed, 30% pass rate": Mzansi content creator challenges citizens' knowledge in viral Insta clip

People

9 hours ago

"Peet will sue Trump": Activist critiques the Viljoens' statement while in US detention, SA debates

"Peet will sue Trump": Activist critiques the Viljoens' statement while in US detention, SA debates

Family and Relationships

17 hours ago

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

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

Industry

2 days ago

"I can overcome": Rachel John opens up about her spiritual path and struggles in video

"I can overcome": Rachel John opens up about her spiritual path and struggles in video

People

2 days ago

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"The pressure we want": Female truck driver silences doubters after reversing her Volvo like a pro

"The pressure we want": Female truck driver silences doubters after reversing her Volvo like a pro

Women Empowerment

10 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

"This is so cool": South African woman flies to Tanzania to do her hair, SA impressed

"This is so cool": South African woman flies to Tanzania to do her hair, SA impressed

People

17 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

“I was going to go back home”: Woman narrowly escapes cobra encounter in TikTok video

“I was going to go back home”: Woman narrowly escapes cobra encounter in TikTok video

People

9 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

Traffic officer declared dead after State vehicle collides with long-distance bus in Jeffreys Bay

Traffic officer declared dead after State vehicle collides with long-distance bus in Jeffreys Bay

South Africa

16 hours ago by Byron Pillay

"Does he send money?": Woman ditches real men for AI bae in TikTok video, Mzansi in mixed feelings

"Does he send money?": Woman ditches real men for AI bae in TikTok video, Mzansi in mixed feelings

Family and Relationships

10 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

"So much to learn in this town": Married couple documents their 2-day stay in Orania, SA impressed

"So much to learn in this town": Married couple documents their 2-day stay in Orania, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

17 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

South Africa

Vosloorus spaza shop owner Mazwi Kubheka found alive after month-long disappearance

Vosloorus spaza shop owner Mazwi Kubheka found alive after month-long disappearance

18 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Bellarmine Mugabe avoids jail time for Hyde Park shooting, will be deported back to Zimbabwe

Bellarmine Mugabe avoids jail time for Hyde Park shooting, will be deported back to Zimbabwe

19 hours ago by Byron Pillay

"Fighting for a woman": Kruger National Park video of male lions fighting over female takes SA out

"Fighting for a woman": Kruger National Park video of male lions fighting over female takes SA out

a day ago by Jim Mohlala

“We have a beautiful country”: Viral Facebook post warns SA is “no longer safe” for tourists

“We have a beautiful country”: Viral Facebook post warns SA is “no longer safe” for tourists

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Brown Mogotsi arrest rumours trend on social media despite no official confirmation

Brown Mogotsi arrest rumours trend on social media despite no official confirmation

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

Panyaza Lesufi vows to end tenders in Gauteng, South Africans accuse Premier of electioneering

Panyaza Lesufi vows to end tenders in Gauteng, South Africans accuse Premier of electioneering

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

South Africa

World

"I’d have a panic attack": Sky flight ride stops mid-air after guest pulls out phone

"I’d have a panic attack": Sky flight ride stops mid-air after guest pulls out phone

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Nigerians protest at South African High Commission in Abuja, demand protection for citizens in SA

Nigerians protest at South African High Commission in Abuja, demand protection for citizens in SA

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Iran threatens to launch attacks on US operations if Washington strikes Iran

Iran threatens to launch attacks on US operations if Washington strikes Iran

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Former Zimbabwean president Edgar Lungu's remains to be taken to Avbob

Former Zimbabwean president Edgar Lungu's remains to be taken to Avbob

3 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Zambian government and Edgar Lungu's family to appear in court after remains removed from mortuary

Zambian government and Edgar Lungu's family to appear in court after remains removed from mortuary

4 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Man in India Brings Sister’s Skeleton to Bank After Failing to Access Her R3.4K Savings

Man in India Brings Sister’s Skeleton to Bank After Failing to Access Her R3.4K Savings

5 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

World

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Education

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

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

6 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

9 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

"I'm overthinking this": Mzansi TikToker plugs 6 free Harvard AI courses that SA should know about

"I'm overthinking this": Mzansi TikToker plugs 6 free Harvard AI courses that SA should know about

19 days ago by Jim Mohlala

North West High Court rules that English-speaking children remain at Afrikaans-only school

North West High Court rules that English-speaking children remain at Afrikaans-only school

19 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Mzansi researchers prove giant prehistoric insects could survive in our modern atmosphere

Mzansi researchers prove giant prehistoric insects could survive in our modern atmosphere

a month ago by Jim Mohlala

A Complete Guide to Applying to University in 2026

A Complete Guide to Applying to University in 2026

a month ago by Briefly.co.za Team

Education

Politics

"Viva!": Cape Town woman shows fun behind-the-scenes moments of being in politics with Helen Zille

"Viva!": Cape Town woman shows fun behind-the-scenes moments of being in politics with Helen Zille

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Premier Phophi Ramathuba calls for stern action against illegal immigration

Premier Phophi Ramathuba calls for stern action against illegal immigration

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Ekurhuleni council meeting collapses after political parties walk out over mayor's absence, SA reacts

Ekurhuleni council meeting collapses after political parties walk out over mayor's absence, SA reacts

3 days ago by Byron Pillay

Political parties react as Cyril Ramaphosa sets Local Government Elections date for 4 November

Political parties react as Cyril Ramaphosa sets Local Government Elections date for 4 November

3 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

MK Party hands over homes to members of the public, South Africans react

MK Party hands over homes to members of the public, South Africans react

3 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

ANC's Mokonyane denies presence of Motsepe campaign, South Africans criticise her over Bosasa bribes

ANC's Mokonyane denies presence of Motsepe campaign, South Africans criticise her over Bosasa bribes

3 days ago by Byron Pillay

Politics

People

"So cute": Eastern Cape toddler melts hearts at his very first preschool baby competition

"So cute": Eastern Cape toddler melts hearts at his very first preschool baby competition

14 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

My husband lets his female friend stay over — What I find under the bed shocks me

My husband lets his female friend stay over — What I find under the bed shocks me

14 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

I adopted a 7-year-old no one wanted — 11 years later, he reveals the shocking truth

I adopted a 7-year-old no one wanted — 11 years later, he reveals the shocking truth

15 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

"I wasn't ready": Matric learner's matric dance outfit slays in transition video

"I wasn't ready": Matric learner's matric dance outfit slays in transition video

16 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"This punishment is inhumane": Alleged shoplifters given classic Zimbabwean punishment, SA divided

"This punishment is inhumane": Alleged shoplifters given classic Zimbabwean punishment, SA divided

17 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

"That could have gone wrong": Snake handler loses control of boomslang, SA warns

"That could have gone wrong": Snake handler loses control of boomslang, SA warns

17 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

People

Women Empowerment Family and Relationships Confessions

Business and Economy

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

2 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

2 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

4 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

6 days ago by Jim Mohlala

McDonald’s South Africa Welcomes New Impact Director

McDonald’s South Africa Welcomes New Impact Director

9 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

The Trading Awards Nominations Are Open: Nominate Your Brand

11 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

Business and Economy

Energy Money Industry Technology Economy

Sports

Betway Premiership spotlight: Sundowns vs Chiefs — what to expect

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Betway Premiership spotlight: Sundowns vs Chiefs — what to expect

10 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Mamelodi Sundowns player issues title race warning to Orlando Pirates

Mamelodi Sundowns player issues title race warning to Orlando Pirates

11 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Big advantage for Kaizer Chiefs before Mamelodi Sundowns showdown

Big advantage for Kaizer Chiefs before Mamelodi Sundowns showdown

12 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Veteran South African star announces retirement from football

Veteran South African star announces retirement from football

12 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Kaizer Chiefs legend announces shock exit as coach

Kaizer Chiefs legend announces shock exit as coach

a day ago by Raphael Abiola

Former U20 international rugby player dies in road accident

Former U20 international rugby player dies in road accident

a day ago by Raphael Abiola

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

My Husband Lied About Wanting Kids — Then I Found The Monthly Transfer He Kept Hidden

My Husband Lied About Wanting Kids — Then I Found The Monthly Transfer He Kept Hidden

3 days ago by Ruth Gitonga

My Daughter Kept Coming Home in Tears, So I Hid a Recorder in Her Bag—Someone Coached Her Against Me

My Daughter Kept Coming Home in Tears, So I Hid a Recorder in Her Bag—Someone Coached Her Against Me

3 days ago by Brian Oroo

CCTV Caught My MIL In My Room At 3:00 — She Was Doing More Than Just Snooping

CCTV Caught My MIL In My Room At 3:00 — She Was Doing More Than Just Snooping

3 days ago by Brian Oroo

My MIL Stalked Every Meal I Cooked, Then She Showed Me Her Notes—And My Whole Life Fell Apart

My MIL Stalked Every Meal I Cooked, Then She Showed Me Her Notes—And My Whole Life Fell Apart

3 days ago by Racheal Murimi

I Cancelled My First Holiday in 3 Years for My Ex’s "Work Trip"—Then I Saw Him On FB Live 5km Away

I Cancelled My First Holiday in 3 Years for My Ex’s "Work Trip"—Then I Saw Him On FB Live 5km Away

3 days ago by Brian Oroo

My Late Daughter’s Son Refused His New Room—Inside The Wall, I Found The Letters She Never Sent

My Late Daughter’s Son Refused His New Room—Inside The Wall, I Found The Letters She Never Sent

4 days ago by Racheal Murimi

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Entertainment

DJ Speedsta and Shamiso Mosaka try to redeem their Metro FM outfits

DJ Speedsta and Shamiso Mosaka try to redeem their Metro FM outfits

11 hours ago by Rae Seleme

Melusi Mbele and Rosemary Zimu score lead roles in 'Strings Attached'

Melusi Mbele and Rosemary Zimu score lead roles in 'Strings Attached'

13 hours ago by Rae Seleme

Actress Zola Nombona playfully roasts her matric dance date: "I'm a victim"

Actress Zola Nombona playfully roasts her matric dance date: "I'm a victim"

13 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Mzansi reacts to the latest photo of Latoya Makhene's sister Gontse: "She needs help"

Mzansi reacts to the latest photo of Latoya Makhene's sister Gontse: "She needs help"

16 hours ago by Rae Seleme

Letoya Makhene's new man and baby daddy wants to marry her: "It's time"

Letoya Makhene's new man and baby daddy wants to marry her: "It's time"

16 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

MaYeni causes drama after claiming she was excluded from Mpumelelo Mseleku and Amahle Biyela's lobola

MaYeni causes drama after claiming she was excluded from Mpumelelo Mseleku and Amahle Biyela's lobola

16 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Entertainment

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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?

16 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

21 days 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

28 days 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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