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MacG’s latest guest choice ignites fan rivalry between Thandeka and Liema supporters

MacG’s latest guest choice ignites fan rivalry between Thandeka and Liema supporters

Celebrities

10 minutes ago

Banyana Banyana star Andile Dlamini cheers on wife’s third graduation

Football

29 minutes ago

Who are 'Sarafina' actor Dumisani Dlamini's other children?

Celebrities

52 minutes ago

"A boy not left behind": Wits graduate celebrates with Xibelani entourage and has SA cheering

Family and Relationships

53 minutes ago

Man’s honest take on black tax sparked relatable conversation online

Family and Relationships

an hour ago

"Most useful video of 2026": Woman plugs UWC students with Financial Assistance application details

People

an hour ago

Mkhwananzi compared to Mandela sparks heated debate across South Africa

People

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Defiant Matipandile Sotheni appears in court, denies killing Witness D, Marius van der Merwe

Defiant Matipandile Sotheni appears in court, denies killing Witness D, Marius van der Merwe

Matipandile Sotheni has denied having any involvement in the murder of Marius van der Merwe, also known as the Madlangda Commission of Inquiry's Witness D.

South Africa

10 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Terry Pheto implicated in another multi-million-rand scandal: "Was 'Tsotsi' money not enough?"

Terry Pheto implicated in another multi-million-rand scandal: "Was 'Tsotsi' money not enough?"

Celebrities

9 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Tiffany Meek pleads not guilty to murder of son Jayden-Lee as trial date set for April 2026

Tiffany Meek pleads not guilty to murder of son Jayden-Lee as trial date set for April 2026

South Africa

9 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Thandeka Tshabalala's mother speaks after 'Big Brother Mzansi', fans comment on the video

Thandeka Tshabalala's mother speaks after 'Big Brother Mzansi', fans comment on the video

Celebrities

10 hours ago by Rae Seleme

AfriForum releases Mbalula Dossier: Calls for private prosecution over 2016 Dubai trip

AfriForum releases Mbalula Dossier: Calls for private prosecution over 2016 Dubai trip

South Africa

10 hours ago by Sibusisiwe Lwandle

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“I hoped it wasn’t her”: Husband of murdered lawyer and marathon runner speaks out

“I hoped it wasn’t her”: Husband of murdered lawyer and marathon runner speaks out

Sports

13 hours ago

Ngizwe Mchunu says Julius Malema not welcome in KZN after Mkhwanazi remarks

South Africa

an hour ago

Nandi Madida and Zakes Bantwini reportedly take Musa Khawula to court over comments about their kids

Celebrities

an hour ago

"Bloody brilliant": Aussie tourists order everything on the menu at SA Indian food spot

People

10 hours ago

Kurt Darren responds to backlash over new song ‘Six 7’

Celebrities

23 hours ago

"Which university is this?": Student runs for his life after monkey confrontation on campus

People

an hour ago

Fannie Masemola to face criminal charges over Vusimuzi Matlala's R360 million Medicare24 tender

South Africa

7 hours ago

Wife, lover and friends: Inside Cat Matlala’s spicy courtroom romance

Wife, lover and friends: Inside Cat Matlala’s spicy courtroom romance

South Africa

7 hours ago

"This school is so fun": Vibey teachers take part in the Zep dance challenge, SA entertained

"This school is so fun": Vibey teachers take part in the Zep dance challenge, SA entertained

People

8 hours ago

Shoprite hun throwing heavy load onto shelves mesmerises South Africa in TikTok video

Shoprite hun throwing heavy load onto shelves mesmerises South Africa in TikTok video

People

9 hours ago

Bolt permanently bans South African drivers who are caught sharing profiles

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Bolt permanently bans South African drivers who are caught sharing profiles

South Africa

10 hours ago

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All DStv packages, channels, and price comparisons for 2026

All DStv packages, channels, and price comparisons for 2026

Services

20 hours ago by Nixon Aswani

Hlengiwe Mhlaba’s biography: Her rise in gospel, awards, and more

Hlengiwe Mhlaba’s biography: Her rise in gospel, awards, and more

Celebrity biographies

2 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Thami Ndlala’s bio: age, wife, wedding, reason for divorce, pictures, profile

Celebrity biographies

2 days ago by Priscillah Mueni

Sakina Kamwendo: the political interviews that keep her at the centre of debate

Sakina Kamwendo: the political interviews that keep her at the centre of debate

Celebrity biographies

a day ago by Peter Kinuthia

Who is Murumba Pitch, and how did their sound take over amapiano?

Who is Murumba Pitch, and how did their sound take over amapiano?

Celebrity biographies

2 days ago by Alice Wabwile

Will Sonbuchner’s wife: Who is she, and what is known about her background?

Will Sonbuchner’s wife: Who is she, and what is known about her background?

Celebrity biographies

23 hours ago by Favour Adeaga

South Africa

Individual implicated in Madlanga Commission to lay charges against Parliamentarian for defamation

Individual implicated in Madlanga Commission to lay charges against Parliamentarian for defamation

2 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Tensions flare at Durban March and March rally amid alleged shooting

Tensions flare at Durban March and March rally amid alleged shooting

4 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana caught in awkward parliament moment, SA reacts

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana caught in awkward parliament moment, SA reacts

6 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

SAPS officers arrested over Medicare24 tender granted bail, Vusimuzi Matlala remains behind bars

SAPS officers arrested over Medicare24 tender granted bail, Vusimuzi Matlala remains behind bars

6 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Police fatally shoot four suspects in high-speed OR Tambo robbery chase

Police fatally shoot four suspects in high-speed OR Tambo robbery chase

7 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Managing Director of Medicare24 arrested in SAPS tender probe

Managing Director of Medicare24 arrested in SAPS tender probe

11 hours ago by Sibusisiwe Lwandle

South Africa

World

"Someone’s pillar of strength": US man shares the truth behind his viral squirrel invasion moment

"Someone’s pillar of strength": US man shares the truth behind his viral squirrel invasion moment

8 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

Food prices shock: WFP warns 45 million more people could go hungry in 2026

Food prices shock: WFP warns 45 million more people could go hungry in 2026

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Air Canada flight attendant found alive outside jet after LaGuardia crash

Air Canada flight attendant found alive outside jet after LaGuardia crash

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Donald Trump suspends US strikes on Iranian power plants for five days following constructive talks

Donald Trump suspends US strikes on Iranian power plants for five days following constructive talks

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

Senegal President trolls CAF, updates profile photos with AFCON Trophy after Morocco awarded victory

6 days ago by Byron Pillay

Donald Trump denies US role in Israel's attack on Iran’s gas field, social media questions claims

Donald Trump denies US role in Israel's attack on Iran’s gas field, social media questions claims

6 days ago by Byron Pillay

World

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Education

How to Choose the Right University Programme for Your Career Goals in
South Africa

How to Choose the Right University Programme for Your Career Goals in South Africa

6 days ago by Briefly.co.za Branded Content

A-Z list of colleges in South Africa that offer social work courses

A-Z list of colleges in South Africa that offer social work courses

8 days ago by Salma Rashid

uMfolozi College courses, registration dates, online application, student portal

uMfolozi College courses, registration dates, online application, student portal

8 days ago by Bennett Yates

University fees in South Africa 2026: What are the current costs?

University fees in South Africa 2026: What are the current costs?

8 days ago by Lynn Kandie

NWU online application for 2026: Dates, prospectus, fees, status, contacts

NWU online application for 2026: Dates, prospectus, fees, status, contacts

8 days ago by Peris Walubengo

UNIVEN online application process, courses, requirements and application forms

UNIVEN online application process, courses, requirements and application forms

8 days ago by Lynn Kandie

Education

Politics

Cat Matlala allegedly delivered dollar couches to Phala Phala farm, says ex-cellmate

Cat Matlala allegedly delivered dollar couches to Phala Phala farm, says ex-cellmate

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Local Elections 2026: A look at successes and struggles of South Africa's mayors

Local Elections 2026: A look at successes and struggles of South Africa's mayors

3 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Patriotic Alliance rejects claims linking Gayton McKenzie to drug trade, social media raises doubts

Patriotic Alliance rejects claims linking Gayton McKenzie to drug trade, social media raises doubts

5 days ago by Byron Pillay

EFF’s Marshall Dlamini dismisses allegations made against Julius Malema, South Africans react

EFF’s Marshall Dlamini dismisses allegations made against Julius Malema, South Africans react

5 days ago by Byron Pillay

Gayton McKenzie claps back after Wayne Rooney disses South Africa: "Loser"

Gayton McKenzie claps back after Wayne Rooney disses South Africa: "Loser"

6 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

ActionSA Launches Investigation After MMC Implicated at Madlanga Commission, South Africans React

ActionSA Launches Investigation After MMC Implicated at Madlanga Commission, South Africans React

6 days ago by Byron Pillay

Politics

People

"Working in a bank is a luxury": Data analyst shares her start-up salary and has SA taking notes

"Working in a bank is a luxury": Data analyst shares her start-up salary and has SA taking notes

an hour ago by Nerissa Naidoo

My mother left me with our neighbor and never came back – 35 years later, I found a video she hid

My mother left me with our neighbor and never came back – 35 years later, I found a video she hid

2 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

The intended mother refused the baby I carried – The reason nearly destroyed three families

The intended mother refused the baby I carried – The reason nearly destroyed three families

2 hours ago by Samuel Gitonga

Hyundai Employee Receives Car at Work in TikTok Video: South Africa cheers

Hyundai Employee Receives Car at Work in TikTok Video: South Africa cheers

3 hours ago by Rutendo Masasi

My ex brought his new girlfriend to the restaurant where I work on Valentine's, I had the last laugh

My ex brought his new girlfriend to the restaurant where I work on Valentine's, I had the last laugh

3 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

"You're a blessed people": KwaMashu Muslims lit up Eid Mubarak celebrations with Zulu dance moves

"You're a blessed people": KwaMashu Muslims lit up Eid Mubarak celebrations with Zulu dance moves

3 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

People

Women Empowerment Family and Relationships Confessions

Business and Economy

How and where to sell old coins in South Africa (2026)

How and where to sell old coins in South Africa (2026)

5 days ago by Cyprine Apindi

Millwright salary in South Africa: what you can expect in 2026

Millwright salary in South Africa: what you can expect in 2026

5 days ago by Bennett Yates

Dentist salary in South Africa: What to expect in 2026

Dentist salary in South Africa: What to expect in 2026

5 days ago by Justine De Lange

Chemical engineering salary in South Africa: What to expect in 2026

Chemical engineering salary in South Africa: What to expect in 2026

5 days ago by Ruth Gitonga

Dry Ice International and the Role of Dry Ice in Modern Industries

Dry Ice International and the Role of Dry Ice in Modern Industries

6 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

FNB launches eWallet on WhatsApp: Millions can create a wallet in minutes

FNB launches eWallet on WhatsApp: Millions can create a wallet in minutes

9 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

Business and Economy

Energy Money Industry Technology Economy

Sports

Former Springboks star warns Rassie Erasmus over ageing squad dilemma before 2027 World Cup

Former Springboks star warns Rassie Erasmus over ageing squad dilemma before 2027 World Cup

2 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Promising Pongola Akademie rugby star Jayden Duvenhage faces a career-threatening brain injury

Promising Pongola Akademie rugby star Jayden Duvenhage faces a career-threatening brain injury

4 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Orlando Pirates told to pay big money for Mamelodi Sundowns star

Orlando Pirates told to pay big money for Mamelodi Sundowns star

5 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

SuperSport scraps Afrikaans commentary, fans left reeling

SuperSport scraps Afrikaans commentary, fans left reeling

9 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

AFCON 2025: CAF gives new update on Nigeria, Senegal and Morocco

AFCON 2025: CAF gives new update on Nigeria, Senegal and Morocco

10 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Another Oscar Pistorius? Quadruple amputee athlete arrested for murder in Maryland

Another Oscar Pistorius? Quadruple amputee athlete arrested for murder in Maryland

10 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

I Sent My Entire Salary Home For Years—When I Needed Help, They Accused Me Of Lying To Avoid Giving

I Sent My Entire Salary Home For Years—When I Needed Help, They Accused Me Of Lying To Avoid Giving

7 hours ago by Chris Ndetei

My Journalistic Investigation Led To My Own Family - My Father Told Me: "Bury The Story Or Else"

My Journalistic Investigation Led To My Own Family - My Father Told Me: "Bury The Story Or Else"

7 hours ago by Racheal Murimi

My Aunt Said "Leave It Alone" When I Found This Photo That My Late Dad Was Hiding For Years

My Aunt Said "Leave It Alone" When I Found This Photo That My Late Dad Was Hiding For Years

8 hours ago by Chris Ndetei

Roman's Pizza menu and latest prices: South Africa (2026)

Roman's Pizza menu and latest prices: South Africa (2026)

8 hours ago by Justine De Lange

Who is Rita Williams-Ewing? Meet Patrick Ewing's ex-wife

Who is Rita Williams-Ewing? Meet Patrick Ewing's ex-wife

8 hours ago by Favour Adeaga

Lecturer salary in South Africa: How much do they earn in 2026?

Lecturer salary in South Africa: How much do they earn in 2026?

10 hours ago by Justine De Lange

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Entertainment

Stephanie Be exits 5FM after 13 years: "We've still got a few last shows together"

Stephanie Be exits 5FM after 13 years: "We've still got a few last shows together"

2 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Thandeka Tshabalala speaks on the most rewarding part of being ‘Big Brother Mzansi’ S6 runner-up

Thandeka Tshabalala speaks on the most rewarding part of being ‘Big Brother Mzansi’ S6 runner-up

3 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Lebo M embarrasses Zimbabwean comedian in front of live audience

Lebo M embarrasses Zimbabwean comedian in front of live audience

4 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Inno Morolong finds man sleeping in her car after apparent hijacking

Inno Morolong finds man sleeping in her car after apparent hijacking

4 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Musa Mseleku stuns fans by declaring support for 'BBMzansi' winner Liema Pantsi

Musa Mseleku stuns fans by declaring support for 'BBMzansi' winner Liema Pantsi

7 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Rich Mnisi launches new tie collection for R799, SA is not holding back: "Not the target market"

Rich Mnisi launches new tie collection for R799, SA is not holding back: "Not the target market"

9 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Entertainment

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Editorial

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

5 days 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

6 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Editorial

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