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Checkers vs Woolies vs Pick n Pay: 3 colleagues go grocery shopping to settle cheapest store debate

Checkers vs Woolies vs Pick n Pay: 3 colleagues go grocery shopping to settle cheapest store debate

People

12 minutes ago

Explainer: Why some South African voters received two ballot papers while others got three

South Africa

14 minutes ago

National Debt Counsellors warn SA shoppers Black Friday discounts could cost more by February

People

15 minutes ago

Italy name side to face Springboks in Turin with 16 players missing

Rugby

16 minutes ago

AKA and Tibz murder trial adjourned to April 2027, 7 accused remain in custody

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22 minutes ago

3 Women from Market Harborough missing in South Africa after missing return flight found safe

Europe

33 minutes ago

"A whole family gathering": Rachel Kolisi shares her chaotic and wholesome mommy-mode morning

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Freedom Front Plus wins 88% of votes at Orania voting station in Local Elections

Freedom Front Plus wins 88% of votes at Orania voting station in Local Elections

Freedom Front Plus won 88.82% at Orania Town Hall in Northern Cape, and ANC received no votes as IEC continues verifying South Africa’s local election results.

Politics

6 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Gayton McKenzie’s Department faces R67 million irregular expenditure bombshell

Gayton McKenzie’s Department faces R67 million irregular expenditure bombshell

Sports

6 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Lithuania tightens residence permit rules for South Africans, Ghanaians and Indians

Lithuania tightens residence permit rules for South Africans, Ghanaians and Indians

Europe

8 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

Hartbeespoort Dam boat accident leaves family desperate as skipper remains missing

Hartbeespoort Dam boat accident leaves family desperate as skipper remains missing

South Africa

8 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Manie Libbok returns to sharks in major signing as JP Pietersen strengthens squad

Manie Libbok returns to sharks in major signing as JP Pietersen strengthens squad

Rugby

9 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

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Attorney Nadine Meintjes shot dead near Eldorado Park, links to PA councillor emerge

Attorney Nadine Meintjes shot dead near Eldorado Park, links to PA councillor emerge

South Africa

5 hours ago

Traffic Officer Rendani Maluta killed in Rustenburg after drunk driver flees stop

South Africa

23 hours ago

"Feel kind of selfish": SA mum who moved to Australia for a better life is moving back after 2.5 years

People

7 hours ago

"Are you still glad you went?": Refugee couple get honest about challenges in the USA after 3 months

People

9 hours ago

Forest Whitaker begins Cape Town getaway with scenic Constantia Glen visit

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8 hours ago

Gwede Mantashe blames ANC's declining electoral support on South Africa's maturing democracy

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4 hours ago

SAWS issues yellow level 4 thunderstorm warning for 3 provinces

People

9 hours ago

Heading overseas with kids? The Home Affairs document checklist for SA parents

Heading overseas with kids? The Home Affairs document checklist for SA parents

People

6 hours ago

Green ID book voters share their polling station moments in viral SA TikTok

Green ID book voters share their polling station moments in viral SA TikTok

People

6 hours ago

Filipino traveller shares the toll of passport privilege in Africa

Filipino traveller shares the toll of passport privilege in Africa

People

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Nicki Minaj’s 13-point election post sparks fierce backlash from critics

Nicki Minaj’s 13-point election post sparks fierce backlash from critics

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What does Kathryn Adams Limbaugh do for a living? All about Rush Limbaugh's wife

What does Kathryn Adams Limbaugh do for a living? All about Rush Limbaugh's wife

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2 days ago by Priscillah Mueni

David Tlale biography: age, partner, academy, designs and net worth

David Tlale biography: age, partner, academy, designs and net worth

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a day ago by Priscillah Mueni

Ephraim Shakes Mashaba bio: age, children, family, teams coached

Ephraim Shakes Mashaba bio: age, children, family, teams coached

Facts and lifehacks

2 days ago by Favour Adeaga

Who is Elly McConnell? Facts about Mitch McConnell's daughter

Who is Elly McConnell? Facts about Mitch McConnell's daughter

Celebrity biographies

2 days ago by Peter Kinuthia

Christopher Jaftha: Age, partner, family, TV shows, movies, nominations, worth

Christopher Jaftha: Age, partner, family, TV shows, movies, nominations, worth

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2 days ago by Levana Chester-Londt

Amina Jack's biography: age, family, career, birthday, salary, profiles, net worth

Amina Jack's biography: age, family, career, birthday, salary, profiles, net worth

Celebrity biographies

a day ago by Alice Wabwile

South Africa

Donovan Marx’s family shares encouraging recovery update, releases hospital photo

Donovan Marx’s family shares encouraging recovery update, releases hospital photo

3 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

IEC officials evacuated after party supporters storm Ga-Rankuwa voting station over election results

IEC officials evacuated after party supporters storm Ga-Rankuwa voting station over election results

6 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Fikile Mbalula celebrates US midterm election results, criticises Donald Trump’s treatment of SA

Fikile Mbalula celebrates US midterm election results, criticises Donald Trump’s treatment of SA

8 hours ago by Byron Pillay

SAPS to scale down KZN election deployment but keeps forces ready until councils sit

SAPS to scale down KZN election deployment but keeps forces ready until councils sit

9 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Orania holds its own elections on 4 November with independent candidates and no political parties

Orania holds its own elections on 4 November with independent candidates and no political parties

a day ago by Byron Pillay

4 Dead including 2 children after shooting at RDP house in Bloemfontein's Grassland 2

4 Dead including 2 children after shooting at RDP house in Bloemfontein's Grassland 2

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

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Hope for SA as Trump faces growing opposition over AGOA decision after US midterms

Hope for SA as Trump faces growing opposition over AGOA decision after US midterms

an hour ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Bellarmine Mugabe arrested in assault case amid luxury car smuggling probe

Bellarmine Mugabe arrested in assault case amid luxury car smuggling probe

11 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Democrat Richard Neal slams Trump for removing South Africa from AGOA

Democrat Richard Neal slams Trump for removing South Africa from AGOA

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Nicki Minaj visits polling station, voters caught laughing on camera

Nicki Minaj visits polling station, voters caught laughing on camera

a day ago by Moroba Maepa

Democrats take control of US Senate in US Midterms, Donald Trump reacts

Democrats take control of US Senate in US Midterms, Donald Trump reacts

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Single South Africans can win a free trip to Finland for a group blind date dinner

Single South Africans can win a free trip to Finland for a group blind date dinner

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

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South Africans question the authenticity of Grade 10 question paper on Xenophobia and Immigration

South Africans question the authenticity of Grade 10 question paper on Xenophobia and Immigration

6 days ago by Jessica Gcaba

Top 15 most difficult degrees in South Africa: Toughest courses

Top 15 most difficult degrees in South Africa: Toughest courses

6 days ago by Favour Adeaga

UK universities withdraw admissions to students from three major countries

UK universities withdraw admissions to students from three major countries

23 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

30 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

30 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

a month ago by Priscillah Mueni

Education

Politics

LIVE: Track South Africa’s Local Government Elections outcomes as vote counting continues

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LIVE: Track South Africa’s Local Government Elections outcomes as vote counting continues

an hour ago by Byron Pillay

ActionSA gains 12 wards from ANC in Tshwane as Local Government Elections results roll in

ActionSA gains 12 wards from ANC in Tshwane as Local Government Elections results roll in

2 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

EFF Branch Treasurer stabbed to death near Polokwane voting station on Election Day

EFF Branch Treasurer stabbed to death near Polokwane voting station on Election Day

3 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

South Africa local government elections 2026: Voters head to the polls across country's municipalities

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South Africa local government elections 2026: Voters head to the polls across country's municipalities

20 hours ago by Byron Pillay

IEC dismisses staff unpreparedness claims after 12 million votes cast by 5PM

IEC dismisses staff unpreparedness claims after 12 million votes cast by 5PM

21 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

IEC opens police case after ballot papers and stamp stolen from eThekwini voting station

IEC opens police case after ballot papers and stamp stolen from eThekwini voting station

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

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Unisa PhD Researcher Gosego Sedikelo Wins Prestigious 2026 Eni Award

Unisa PhD Researcher Gosego Sedikelo Wins Prestigious 2026 Eni Award

an hour ago by Rutendo Masasi

DA's Jane Sithole reunites with dear friend Carolynn after 16 years apart on voting day

DA's Jane Sithole reunites with dear friend Carolynn after 16 years apart on voting day

an hour ago by Tendani Mungoni

Flysafair explains when cancellations qualify for a refund, voucher or rebooking

Flysafair explains when cancellations qualify for a refund, voucher or rebooking

an hour ago by Rutendo Masasi

South African couple’s simple Home Affairs wedding wins hearts across Mzansi

South African couple’s simple Home Affairs wedding wins hearts across Mzansi

2 hours ago by Rutendo Masasi

St. Bernadette Primary School Grade 6 learner Palesa Moahloli dies suddenly

St. Bernadette Primary School Grade 6 learner Palesa Moahloli dies suddenly

2 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

"Modern hero": Man leaves job to walk across South Africa in support of rural farmers

"Modern hero": Man leaves job to walk across South Africa in support of rural farmers

3 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

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What losing AGOA benefits could mean for South Africa

What losing AGOA benefits could mean for South Africa

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Johannesburg company wins court fight with SARS over tax returns it never approved

Johannesburg company wins court fight with SARS over tax returns it never approved

12 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

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

23 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

23 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

29 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

30 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

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Sports

Less than £500 a week: rugby’s financial divide exposed as Springboks’ smaller rivals struggle

Less than £500 a week: rugby’s financial divide exposed as Springboks’ smaller rivals struggle

an hour ago by Dzikamai Matara

Cyril Mitchley Dies: Jeppe and Parktown Cricket Community Pays Tribute

Cyril Mitchley Dies: Jeppe and Parktown Cricket Community Pays Tribute

2 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Ex-Irish ref explains why Jan-Hendrik Wessels was treated differently after Tadhg Furlong ruling

Ex-Irish ref explains why Jan-Hendrik Wessels was treated differently after Tadhg Furlong ruling

3 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Rassie Erasmus before coaching fame: Springbok fans remember his playing days

Rassie Erasmus before coaching fame: Springbok fans remember his playing days

3 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Pirates continue dominance over Kaizer Chiefs after latest derby win

Pirates continue dominance over Kaizer Chiefs after latest derby win

4 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Cheslin Kolbe reveals injury status ahead of Springboks' clash against Italy

Cheslin Kolbe reveals injury status ahead of Springboks' clash against Italy

4 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

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Meet Sophia Weber: model, influencer and Kai Havertz's wife

Meet Sophia Weber: model, influencer and Kai Havertz's wife

10 hours ago by Favour Adeaga

11 facts about Bronson Pinchot's partner, life story and career achievements

11 facts about Bronson Pinchot's partner, life story and career achievements

a day ago by Alice Wabwile

JP Van Der Spuy's net worth: From entrepreneur to wealthy CEO

JP Van Der Spuy's net worth: From entrepreneur to wealthy CEO

a day ago by Justine De Lange

Who is Hanne Norgaard? Ethnicity, age, career, and family explained

Who is Hanne Norgaard? Ethnicity, age, career, and family explained

a day ago by Priscillah Mueni

Meet Turner Kufe: Lindsay Hubbard's co-parent and father of Gemma

Meet Turner Kufe: Lindsay Hubbard's co-parent and father of Gemma

2 days ago by Bennett Yates

Who is Melissa Shouldice? Meet NHL star Gabriel Landeskog's wife

Who is Melissa Shouldice? Meet NHL star Gabriel Landeskog's wife

2 days ago by Alice Wabwile

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Matshidiso lands Botlokwa gig in December after Limpopo Boy scandal

Matshidiso lands Botlokwa gig in December after Limpopo Boy scandal

an hour ago by Jessica Gcaba

Pam Andrews reveals childhood bullying led her to get a nose job: “I hated my nose”

Pam Andrews reveals childhood bullying led her to get a nose job: “I hated my nose”

2 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Toss reaffirms Nadia Nakai is his queen after her Blasian baby remarks

Toss reaffirms Nadia Nakai is his queen after her Blasian baby remarks

2 hours ago by Gloria Masia

Makhadzi’s legal troubles spark Euphonik’s warning to South African performers

Makhadzi’s legal troubles spark Euphonik’s warning to South African performers

2 hours ago by Gloria Masia

DBN Gogo's 2019 post resurfaces following Focalistic drama, Mzansi reacts

DBN Gogo's 2019 post resurfaces following Focalistic drama, Mzansi reacts

2 hours ago by Rae Seleme

Ghost Hlubi’s moving van dance stunt sparks safety concerns on X

Ghost Hlubi’s moving van dance stunt sparks safety concerns on X

2 hours ago by Gloria Masia

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Software for the Caribbean's charter capital: A Joburg founder's unlikely industry

Software for the Caribbean's charter capital: A Joburg founder's unlikely industry

a day ago by Maryn Blignaut

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

24 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

a month 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

a month 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

a month ago by Felix Imoh

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