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Clement Maosa opens up about using his LLB degree to protect himself in entertainment

Clement Maosa opens up about using his LLB degree to protect himself in entertainment

Celebrities

20 minutes ago

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Kaizer Chiefs coach shares message with Amakhosi fans before Red Arrows showdown

Football

26 minutes ago

Exclusive

Kaizer Chiefs suffer Red Arrows defeat as Fernando da Cruz gives his verdict

Football

an hour ago

My husband hid his terminal illness during my pregnancy — And his mother knew the truth

Confessions

an hour ago

Bonang Matheba tipped to become "forever face" of Miss Cosmo pageant

Celebrities

2 hours ago

Kaizer Chiefs coaching drama intensifies as European coach openly campaigns for top job

Football

2 hours ago

I surprised my always-busy husband at work — Then I discovered his shocking secret

Confessions

2 hours ago

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Dumi Mkokstad leaked DM screenshots face AI doubts

Dumi Mkokstad leaked DM screenshots face AI doubts

Alleged Dumi Mkokstad DMs have surfaced online, but fans question the screenshots’ authenticity, citing an old album-cover profile picture and possible AI.

Celebrities

2 days ago by Jessica Gcaba

NPA drops charges against Bellarmine Mugabe after his arrest in Zimbabwe for alleged drug possession

NPA drops charges against Bellarmine Mugabe after his arrest in Zimbabwe for alleged drug possession

Africa

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

Fadiel Adams hints at another arrest before court appearance, SA weighs in NCC leader's claims

Fadiel Adams hints at another arrest before court appearance, SA weighs in NCC leader's claims

South Africa

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

General Fannie Masemola reinstated as National Police Commissioner after six months on suspension

General Fannie Masemola reinstated as National Police Commissioner after six months on suspension

South Africa

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

Ayanda Ntanzi seemingly shades Dumi Mkokstad in viral livestream after DM leak

Ayanda Ntanzi seemingly shades Dumi Mkokstad in viral livestream after DM leak

Celebrities

2 days ago by Moroba Maepa

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US woman visits Joburg for 16 hours and finally understands why SA’s are so ‘uppity’

US woman visits Joburg for 16 hours and finally understands why SA’s are so ‘uppity’

People

8 hours ago

Man finds TV on sale for less than R1k and plugs SA

People

12 hours ago

Dumi Mkokstad carries on as normal following explosive DM leak

Celebrities

16 hours ago

South African woman in rural USA shares day trip to fetch iPhone with American husband

People

11 hours ago

UCT medical student who earned 7 distinctions shares tips to ace Afrikaans Paper 3

People

11 hours ago

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Ex-Orlando Pirates star backed to solve a major problem at Sundowns

Football

an hour ago

Sassa update on grant payments ahead of November schedule shift

Family and Relationships

13 hours ago

MySol's blunt response to Benjy Maponya's exposure threat comes to light in leaked chats

MySol's blunt response to Benjy Maponya's exposure threat comes to light in leaked chats

Celebrities

2 days ago

'Skeem Saam's Brendan Maphake shows off multilingual skills in a viral TikTok video

'Skeem Saam's Brendan Maphake shows off multilingual skills in a viral TikTok video

Celebrities

2 days ago

NSFAS opens online bursary portal for Grade 12 learners ahead of October cutoff

NSFAS opens online bursary portal for Grade 12 learners ahead of October cutoff

People

2 days ago

Video: Elon Musk's "flying" car prototype takes flight in Texas, but expert shares different opinion

Video: Elon Musk's "flying" car prototype takes flight in Texas, but expert shares different opinion

People

2 days ago

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"Push through": Afrikaner man sends heartfelt message to SA H-2A farmers working in the US

"Push through": Afrikaner man sends heartfelt message to SA H-2A farmers working in the US

People

3 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

"Sports are a huge thing": Australian mom shares differences between Mzansi and Aussie schools

"Sports are a huge thing": Australian mom shares differences between Mzansi and Aussie schools

Family and Relationships

2 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

"This lesson is valuable": Phiwa clarifies differences between Nguni languages and clan identities

"This lesson is valuable": Phiwa clarifies differences between Nguni languages and clan identities

People

3 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

Kaizer Chiefs huge bid for PSL star rejected by rivals

Kaizer Chiefs huge bid for PSL star rejected by rivals

Football

2 days ago by Raphael Abiola

MySol claims banks now lend money from him: "I borrow the bank money"

MySol claims banks now lend money from him: "I borrow the bank money"

Celebrities

2 days ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

‘A perfect start’: Pitso Mosimane reflects on Bafana Bafana progress and addresses Ramaphosa

‘A perfect start’: Pitso Mosimane reflects on Bafana Bafana progress and addresses Ramaphosa

Football

2 days ago by Raphael Abiola

South Africa

Bad news for Joburg and Pretoria residents as air pollution exceeds safety limits

Bad news for Joburg and Pretoria residents as air pollution exceeds safety limits

4 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

SAPS arrests Sebokeng man for allegedly selling illegal DStv streaming services

SAPS arrests Sebokeng man for allegedly selling illegal DStv streaming services

7 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

State land leasing in SA closed to white citizens, Department confirms

State land leasing in SA closed to white citizens, Department confirms

10 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

SAPS Acting National Commissioner Dimpane steps down as Masemola returns to duty

SAPS Acting National Commissioner Dimpane steps down as Masemola returns to duty

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Parolee Wandile Nsibande detained by Correctional Services after violent Durban protest

Parolee Wandile Nsibande detained by Correctional Services after violent Durban protest

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Mandrax drug lab uncovered in Meadowlands, Soweto as police arrest 4 suspects

Mandrax drug lab uncovered in Meadowlands, Soweto as police arrest 4 suspects

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

South Africa

World

More than 500,000 SA jobs at risk as US trade tensions deepen

More than 500,000 SA jobs at risk as US trade tensions deepen

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

South Africans help set the rhythm in Dubai’s new ‘Beat of My Dubai’ campaign

South Africans help set the rhythm in Dubai’s new ‘Beat of My Dubai’ campaign

a day ago by Sibusisiwe Lwandle

“The audacity”: Mzansi left fuming after Americans tell them to stop using the abbreviation SA

“The audacity”: Mzansi left fuming after Americans tell them to stop using the abbreviation SA

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

US plans $335,000 campaign in South Africa to persuade more Afrikaners to apply for refugee status

US plans $335,000 campaign in South Africa to persuade more Afrikaners to apply for refugee status

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

Donald Trump faces online backlash after sharing video of British man being mauled by tiger

Donald Trump faces online backlash after sharing video of British man being mauled by tiger

4 days ago by Byron Pillay

IndiGo passengers scream as power bank ignites mid-air

IndiGo passengers scream as power bank ignites mid-air

4 days 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

6 days 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

12 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

12 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

17 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

20 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

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

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

a month ago by Peris Walubengo

Education

Politics

Duduzane Zuma clarifies Jacob Zuma's medical condition after he was admitted to hospital

Duduzane Zuma clarifies Jacob Zuma's medical condition after he was admitted to hospital

6 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Julius Malema promises affordable electricity at EFF campaign rally in Heilbron

Julius Malema promises affordable electricity at EFF campaign rally in Heilbron

11 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Leaked dossier questions Gayton McKenzie PA links to Johannesburg and national board seats

Leaked dossier questions Gayton McKenzie PA links to Johannesburg and national board seats

13 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Tumisho Masha claps back at Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng over spicy social media exchange

Tumisho Masha claps back at Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng over spicy social media exchange

a day ago by Moroba Maepa

“Where did that R75 million go?” Resurfaced clip of council hearing leaves Mzansi demanding answers

“Where did that R75 million go?” Resurfaced clip of council hearing leaves Mzansi demanding answers

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Fikile Mbalula's ANC campaign post about the poor sparks backlash from South Africans online

Fikile Mbalula's ANC campaign post about the poor sparks backlash from South Africans online

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

Politics

People

Leanne Manas breaks silence on SABC resignation rumours and fake TikTok accounts

Leanne Manas breaks silence on SABC resignation rumours and fake TikTok accounts

3 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

“It’s free”: American expat says two National SA systems are more advanced than the US

“It’s free”: American expat says two National SA systems are more advanced than the US

3 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla demands probe into Jacob Zuma’s security and medical care

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla demands probe into Jacob Zuma’s security and medical care

4 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

My husband took our 4-year-old camping — Then my son revealed daddy’s disturbing rule

My husband took our 4-year-old camping — Then my son revealed daddy’s disturbing rule

7 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

Eastern Cape pensioner builds her own home while R34m government project sits unfinished

Eastern Cape pensioner builds her own home while R34m government project sits unfinished

8 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

SA chimes in as protesters loot Louis Vuitton store in France

SA chimes in as protesters loot Louis Vuitton store in France

8 hours ago by Rutendo Masasi

People

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Business and Economy

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

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

5 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

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

5 days 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

12 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

13 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

15 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

19 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Business and Economy

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Sports

All Blacks respond to Springboks loss with Wallabies wins as Dave Rennie gives his verdict

All Blacks respond to Springboks loss with Wallabies wins as Dave Rennie gives his verdict

3 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Video: Tensions rise as 2 Kaizer Chiefs stars clash after Red Arrows defeat

Video: Tensions rise as 2 Kaizer Chiefs stars clash after Red Arrows defeat

3 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Springboks' lead under pressure as All Blacks climb World Rugby rankings after Bledisloe Cup win

Springboks' lead under pressure as All Blacks climb World Rugby rankings after Bledisloe Cup win

3 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Nations Championship: Former Springboks coach advises Rassie Erasmus on squad selection

Nations Championship: Former Springboks coach advises Rassie Erasmus on squad selection

13 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Bruce Grobbelaar among 6 world-class athletes with South African roots who represented other nations

Bruce Grobbelaar among 6 world-class athletes with South African roots who represented other nations

14 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

South African rugby star Hyron Andrews honoured in emotional Lions tribute

South African rugby star Hyron Andrews honoured in emotional Lions tribute

22 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

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

a month 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

a month 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

a month 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

a month 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

a month 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

a month ago by Peris Walubengo

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Entertainment

Andile KaMajola stands by Dumi Mkokstad amid leaked messages scandal

Andile KaMajola stands by Dumi Mkokstad amid leaked messages scandal

3 hours ago by Moroba Maepa

MaCele Mseleku blasts Lwandle over engagement to Khwezi amid paternity doubts

MaCele Mseleku blasts Lwandle over engagement to Khwezi amid paternity doubts

4 hours ago by Moroba Maepa

Sbindi Mseleku pauses lobola for Amahle Biyela amid growing tension

Sbindi Mseleku pauses lobola for Amahle Biyela amid growing tension

5 hours ago by Moroba Maepa

Lasizwe warns fans about car tracking company after years of unwanted debit orders

Lasizwe warns fans about car tracking company after years of unwanted debit orders

8 hours ago by Moroba Maepa

Jason Goliath slams men who call marriage a "jail" in candid interview: "You're idiots!"

Jason Goliath slams men who call marriage a "jail" in candid interview: "You're idiots!"

8 hours ago by Moroba Maepa

Old video of Tirelo Kale and Amahle Biyela dancing sparks weight debate

Old video of Tirelo Kale and Amahle Biyela dancing sparks weight debate

14 hours ago by Moroba Maepa

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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

6 days 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

19 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

19 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

23 days ago by Felix Imoh

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