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Former 'Gomora' actor Thulani Mtsweni celebrates joining 'Uzalo'

Former 'Gomora' actor Thulani Mtsweni celebrates joining 'Uzalo'

TV Shows

an hour ago

Deputy President Paul Mashatile hands over title deeds to Sebilong community in Limpopo

People

an hour ago

Mzansi reacts to the latest photo of Ntando Duma and hubby: "She gained weight"

Celebrities

3 hours ago

Durban welcomes 4 500 tourists aboard the Queen Mary 2

South Africa

4 hours ago

Sjava’s R10K+ shoe collection trends for all the wrong reasons: "He's like the rest of us"

Celebrities

4 hours ago

Nine arrested for illegal harvesting in Robben Island marine protected area

South Africa

6 hours ago

'Generations: The Legacy' actress Buntu Petse joins Mzansi Magic's 'Inimba'

TV Shows

7 hours ago

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Boity Thulo leaves fans breathless in viral vacation snaps: "Body is a solid 10"

Boity Thulo leaves fans breathless in viral vacation snaps: "Body is a solid 10"

Media personality and entrepreneur Boity Thulo once again set social media ablaze with her latest vacation content featuring stunning swimsuit pictures.

Celebrities

a day ago by Moroba Moroeng

Government moves a step closer towards decriminalising sex work in South Africa

Government moves a step closer towards decriminalising sex work in South Africa

South Africa

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Pretoria Rugby Club faces demolition as Tshwane row puts century-old legacy at risk

Pretoria Rugby Club faces demolition as Tshwane row puts century-old legacy at risk

Rugby

a day ago by Ncube Harrison

NPA welcomes conviction of former Pretoria midwife Yolande Maritz Fouchee

NPA welcomes conviction of former Pretoria midwife Yolande Maritz Fouchee

South Africa

a day ago by Justin Williams

Iran says peace talks ‘unreasonable’ as Israel launches deadly strikes on Lebanon

Iran says peace talks ‘unreasonable’ as Israel launches deadly strikes on Lebanon

Asia

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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Mel and Peet Viljoen respond to US theft charges in latest court appearance

Mel and Peet Viljoen respond to US theft charges in latest court appearance

Celebrities

23 hours ago

'Big Brother Mzansi's Thato and Gash1 breakup after 3 years of marriage, SA is devastated

Celebrities

44 minutes ago

"God help us": Nigerian woman shares honest reasons why South African women can't live in Nigeria

Family and Relationships

5 hours ago

Sasolburg school rugby tragedy: Teenager dies after collapsing during Classic Clash

Rugby

7 hours ago

Newzroom Afrika responds to Masechaba Mposwa's abrupt exit after 2 years

Celebrities

21 hours ago

"The hospitality is top-notch”: South Africans share pleasant experiences while visiting Zimbabwe

People

23 hours ago

Fatal single-vehicle crash on R21 claims life of Gauteng man

South Africa

8 hours ago

"This is hilarious": Mzansi reacts as TikToker's R100 fuel price joke at Engen garage goes viral

"This is hilarious": Mzansi reacts as TikToker's R100 fuel price joke at Engen garage goes viral

Money

22 hours ago

Beyoncé's latest videos spark pregnancy rumours: "Is that a bump?"

Beyoncé's latest videos spark pregnancy rumours: "Is that a bump?"

Celebrities

a day ago

Lekompo musician's alleged shooters to spend 8 days in jail

Lekompo musician's alleged shooters to spend 8 days in jail

Celebrities

a day ago

'DiepCity' star Nompumelelo Vilakazi discusses her role in 'Isithembu sika Msongelwa'

'DiepCity' star Nompumelelo Vilakazi discusses her role in 'Isithembu sika Msongelwa'

TV Shows

a day ago

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After My Teacher Kept Mocking My Essays, I Set Up a Hidden Camera — What I Recorded Got Her Fired

After My Teacher Kept Mocking My Essays, I Set Up a Hidden Camera — What I Recorded Got Her Fired

Stories

a day ago by Racheal Murimi

“Being a teacher is fulfilling": Creative learners please 'Meneer' with amazing amusement projects

“Being a teacher is fulfilling": Creative learners please 'Meneer' with amazing amusement projects

People

22 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

"Taught the Quantum a lesson": BMW driver parks in front of taxi to stop it from cutting traffic

"Taught the Quantum a lesson": BMW driver parks in front of taxi to stop it from cutting traffic

People

22 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

I Was Paralysed In A Road Accident — My Fight For Accessibility Led To A Very Dangerous Deal

I Was Paralysed In A Road Accident — My Fight For Accessibility Led To A Very Dangerous Deal

Stories

2 days ago by Chris Ndetei

“Eating my salary for dinner": SA couple’s R22K restaurant bill sends Mzansi into a frenzy

“Eating my salary for dinner": SA couple’s R22K restaurant bill sends Mzansi into a frenzy

People

22 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

“You’re My Only Hope!” I Let a Rude Stranger Into My Car - Then He Tracked Me Down Three Days Later

“You’re My Only Hope!” I Let a Rude Stranger Into My Car - Then He Tracked Me Down Three Days Later

Stories

2 days ago by Racheal Murimi

South Africa

ANC still undecided on allowing non-members as mayoral candidates

ANC still undecided on allowing non-members as mayoral candidates

9 hours ago by Justin Williams

DA faces internal divisions over deputy leader plan before congress

DA faces internal divisions over deputy leader plan before congress

10 hours ago by Justin Williams

Eastern Cape Health Department says Dora Nginza staff overwhelmed, SA weighs in

Eastern Cape Health Department says Dora Nginza staff overwhelmed, SA weighs in

10 hours ago by Justin Williams

KZN motorist leaves officers in disbelief after struggling to use indicators and hooter, SA amused

KZN motorist leaves officers in disbelief after struggling to use indicators and hooter, SA amused

a day ago by Byron Pillay

IPID welcomes SAPS action against officers linked to Emmanuel Mbense murder case

IPID welcomes SAPS action against officers linked to Emmanuel Mbense murder case

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Bodyguard injured in Houghton shooting as armed men open fire on vehicle outside lawyer's office

Bodyguard injured in Houghton shooting as armed men open fire on vehicle outside lawyer's office

a day ago by Byron Pillay

South Africa

World

Melania Trump denies Epstein ties: Donald Trump ‘unaware’ of statement

Melania Trump denies Epstein ties: Donald Trump ‘unaware’ of statement

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Investigation underway after South African man dies following fall in Hong Kong, SA weighs in

Investigation underway after South African man dies following fall in Hong Kong, SA weighs in

2 days ago by Justin Williams

"SA is being bullied by the US,” Namibian MP challenges govt and SADC over silence

"SA is being bullied by the US,” Namibian MP challenges govt and SADC over silence

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again as Israel intensifies attacks in Lebanon despite ceasefire deal

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again as Israel intensifies attacks in Lebanon despite ceasefire deal

3 days ago by Byron Pillay

South Africans abroad praise refugee for bringing farming roots to the US

South Africans abroad praise refugee for bringing farming roots to the US

3 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Israel vows to continue attacks in Lebanon despite US–Iran ceasefire as death toll surpasses 1,500

Israel vows to continue attacks in Lebanon despite US–Iran ceasefire as death toll surpasses 1,500

3 days ago by Byron Pillay

World

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Education

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

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

9 days ago by Jim Mohlala

A Complete Guide to Applying to University in 2026

A Complete Guide to Applying to University in 2026

10 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

Ekurhuleni primary school learner dies after wall falls on him during break

Ekurhuleni primary school learner dies after wall falls on him during break

15 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

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

23 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

25 days ago by Salma Rashid

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

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

25 days ago by Bennett Yates

Education

Politics

Rooms in former Carletonville police station building rented for R500

Rooms in former Carletonville police station building rented for R500

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

President Cyril Ramaphosa responds to question about IPID's Phala Phala report

President Cyril Ramaphosa responds to question about IPID's Phala Phala report

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

EFF spokesperson Sinawo Thambo berates Newzroom Afrika in scathing tweet

EFF spokesperson Sinawo Thambo berates Newzroom Afrika in scathing tweet

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Paul Mashatile maintains he has never met Cat Matlala

Paul Mashatile maintains he has never met Cat Matlala

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Dereleen James and SAPS rescue children from a drug den in Mitchell’s Plain, exposing unsanitary conditions

Dereleen James and SAPS rescue children from a drug den in Mitchell’s Plain, exposing unsanitary conditions

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

EFF welcomes Constitutional Court's date for giving Phala Phala report ruling

EFF welcomes Constitutional Court's date for giving Phala Phala report ruling

3 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Politics

People

My son found a one-eyed teddy bear— That night, it whispered his name and begged, “Help me”

My son found a one-eyed teddy bear— That night, it whispered his name and begged, “Help me”

8 hours ago by Samuel Gitonga

“It better taste like generational wealth”: Cape Town man unimpressed with cookies for over R20k

“It better taste like generational wealth”: Cape Town man unimpressed with cookies for over R20k

12 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"She can't lie": Malcolm Wentzel pranks domestic worker Thembi with a drink taste test

"She can't lie": Malcolm Wentzel pranks domestic worker Thembi with a drink taste test

13 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"Daddy, mom left with her bags": The 7-word call that shattered my world

"Daddy, mom left with her bags": The 7-word call that shattered my world

21 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

"Please tell her": Activist dares Helen Zille to swim in Khayelitsha sewage pools in TikTok clip

"Please tell her": Activist dares Helen Zille to swim in Khayelitsha sewage pools in TikTok clip

22 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

30 years of lies: Grandma’s will revealed the truth about my parents

30 years of lies: Grandma’s will revealed the truth about my parents

23 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

People

Women Empowerment Family and Relationships Confessions

Business and Economy

"Song of the year": Chicken Licken amuses Mzansi with new gospel-style track in viral video

"Song of the year": Chicken Licken amuses Mzansi with new gospel-style track in viral video

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

"The scenery is beautiful": UK woman shows inside of first black-owned wine farm in Western Cape

"The scenery is beautiful": UK woman shows inside of first black-owned wine farm in Western Cape

3 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Inside SA company where employees earned over R2 million a year on average

Inside SA company where employees earned over R2 million a year on average

10 days ago by Gloria Masia

Nathan Kirsh to be richer than Johann Rupert after sale of Jetro Restaurant Depot

Nathan Kirsh to be richer than Johann Rupert after sale of Jetro Restaurant Depot

10 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

"Reduce your salt": Chicken Licken sparks outrage across Mzansi after scrap rubber band decision

"Reduce your salt": Chicken Licken sparks outrage across Mzansi after scrap rubber band decision

11 days ago by Jim Mohlala

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

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

22 days ago by Cyprine Apindi

Business and Economy

Energy Money Industry Technology Economy

Sports

SA Rugby and Stormers Mourn Loss of Beloved Manager ‘Chippie’ Solomon

SA Rugby and Stormers Mourn Loss of Beloved Manager ‘Chippie’ Solomon

9 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

McCarthy backs title winner in Betway Premiership race between Sundowns & Pirates

McCarthy backs title winner in Betway Premiership race between Sundowns & Pirates

22 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Ouaddou weighs in after Pirates draw, sends message to Sundowns

Ouaddou weighs in after Pirates draw, sends message to Sundowns

22 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Former Orlando Pirates star Edwin Gyimah breaks down as family fallout leaves him homeless

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Former Orlando Pirates star Edwin Gyimah breaks down as family fallout leaves him homeless

a day ago by Ncube Harrison

Former Orlando Pirates player slams Mama Joy over World Cup demand

Former Orlando Pirates player slams Mama Joy over World Cup demand

a day ago by Dzikamai Matara

Teen giant stuns rugby world as viral clips spark Springbok comparisons

Teen giant stuns rugby world as viral clips spark Springbok comparisons

a day ago by Ncube Harrison

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

Why did Jax Taylor leave Vanderpump Rules: Fired or personal choice?

Why did Jax Taylor leave Vanderpump Rules: Fired or personal choice?

a day ago by Favour Adeaga

Meet Amanda from Summer House: her age, personal life, and career

Meet Amanda from Summer House: her age, personal life, and career

a day ago by Alice Wabwile

Hailey Van Lith's parents: Inside the lives of Corey and Jessica

Hailey Van Lith's parents: Inside the lives of Corey and Jessica

a day ago by Favour Adeaga

All about Shamea Morton's first husband, King Solomon Smallwood Jr

All about Shamea Morton's first husband, King Solomon Smallwood Jr

a day ago by Favour Adeaga

Sean Astin's parents: Meet Patty Duke and his multiple father figures

Sean Astin's parents: Meet Patty Duke and his multiple father figures

2 days ago by Ruth Gitonga

Who is Sandra Lynn Modic? The actress and wife of David Ellison

Who is Sandra Lynn Modic? The actress and wife of David Ellison

2 days ago by Alice Wabwile

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Entertainment

RIP: 'Binnerlanders' and 'Generations' actor Peter Terry dead at 75

RIP: 'Binnerlanders' and 'Generations' actor Peter Terry dead at 75

9 hours ago by Rae Seleme

MaKhumalo confronts MaCele after comments about infertility, Musa Mseleku caught in the middle

MaKhumalo confronts MaCele after comments about infertility, Musa Mseleku caught in the middle

23 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Thobile "MaKhumalo" Khumalo’s cryptic joke about her marriage to Musa Mseleku leaves fans stunned

Thobile "MaKhumalo" Khumalo’s cryptic joke about her marriage to Musa Mseleku leaves fans stunned

a day ago by Moroba Moroeng

Nkosazana Daughter's new hot body shines during latest performance

Nkosazana Daughter's new hot body shines during latest performance

a day ago by Jessica Gcaba

Actress Ayanda Bandla bids farewell to 'Smoke & Mirrors' in a video

Actress Ayanda Bandla bids farewell to 'Smoke & Mirrors' in a video

a day ago by Rae Seleme

'Big Brother Mzansi' Season 6 winner Liema Pantsi welcomed by excited fans in King Williams Town

'Big Brother Mzansi' Season 6 winner Liema Pantsi welcomed by excited fans in King Williams Town

a day ago by Jessica Gcaba

Entertainment

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Editorial

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

6 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

22 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

23 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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