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Thami Ndlala breaks silence on alleged arrest and phone number in Blue Mbombo Case

Thami Ndlala breaks silence on alleged arrest and phone number in Blue Mbombo Case

South Africa

8 minutes ago

South Africans may finally get relief from endless spam calls

South Africa

24 minutes ago

"She lit up the street": Gorgeous South African woman stopped by photographer in Australia

People

41 minutes ago

Tumisho Masha, Oscar MBO and Lebo M make list of celebrities praised for speaking out on immigration

South Africa

47 minutes ago

Sizwe Dhlomo reacts as police raid Johannesburg tobacco tycoon linked to Feroz Khan

Celebrities

51 minutes ago

Ngizwe Mchunu tells Phakela not to fight Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma in viral video

Celebrities

an hour ago

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann admits team still has work to do despite emphatic 57–15 win over Lions

Rugby

an hour ago

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Government to release 2.5 million hectares of state land to black farmers, SA questions decision

Government to release 2.5 million hectares of state land to black farmers, SA questions decision

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a government plan to release 2.5 million hectares of state land to black farmers, prompting questions from South Africans.

South Africa

11 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Robert Marawa Shares Old Ramaphosa Tweet With Two Emojis, Mzansi Reacts

Robert Marawa Shares Old Ramaphosa Tweet With Two Emojis, Mzansi Reacts

Sports

11 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Phil Mphela weighs in on Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma's drama amid support

Phil Mphela weighs in on Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma's drama amid support

Celebrities

11 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Khumbudzo Ntshavheni rejects claims General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is protecting Zulu-speaking criminals

Khumbudzo Ntshavheni rejects claims General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is protecting Zulu-speaking criminals

South Africa

14 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo murder: Suspect arrested

Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo murder: Suspect arrested

Sports

14 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

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Vasti Spiller’s 2 wedding dresses at Dricus du Plessis’ wedding turn heads

Vasti Spiller’s 2 wedding dresses at Dricus du Plessis’ wedding turn heads

Sports

6 hours ago

Rachel Kolisi supports ex Siya Kolisi during Cape Town reunion

Family and Relationships

13 hours ago

Dricus du Plessis and Vasti Spiller’s wedding cake features fresh fruit and macarons

Sports

7 hours ago

SA visa rules change: Home Affairs removes 60-day requirement for applicants

Politics

5 hours ago

“Romantic, dramatic & absolutely delicious”: Inside Dricus du Plessis and Vasti’s wedding reception

Family and Relationships

13 hours ago

Pearl Thusi joins Lungile Radu as co-host of Just Travel SA, premiering on SABC1 on 26 October

Celebrities

8 hours ago

Who is Dricus du Plessis’ wife? Meet Vasti Spiller, the author and boxing coach

Sports

15 hours ago

"Respect other countries' rules": Nigerian wedding shut down by Dutch police, SA cautions

"Respect other countries' rules": Nigerian wedding shut down by Dutch police, SA cautions

Family and Relationships

10 hours ago

Cape Town learner Ronaldinho Norman feeds 300 people instead of throwing matric dance pre-party

Cape Town learner Ronaldinho Norman feeds 300 people instead of throwing matric dance pre-party

Family and Relationships

10 hours ago

MaMkhize fires back after fan questions her switch from Louis Vuitton to ERA

MaMkhize fires back after fan questions her switch from Louis Vuitton to ERA

Celebrities

13 hours ago

JP Pietersen identifies a major positive from sharks’ Stormers defeat

JP Pietersen identifies a major positive from sharks’ Stormers defeat

Rugby

14 hours ago

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"May your business flourish": 22-year-old Soweto spa owner moves SA with her story of perseverance

"May your business flourish": 22-year-old Soweto spa owner moves SA with her story of perseverance

Women Empowerment

a day ago by Bongiwe Mati

"I watched this 13 times": Mzansi reacts to viral energetic students' dance video

"I watched this 13 times": Mzansi reacts to viral energetic students' dance video

Family and Relationships

23 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

"This is wholesome": SA family serve stylish looks and slick Amapiano dance moves, SA wowed

"This is wholesome": SA family serve stylish looks and slick Amapiano dance moves, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

23 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

"This is depressing": Content creator questions new Home Affairs asylum directive, SA stunned

"This is depressing": Content creator questions new Home Affairs asylum directive, SA stunned

People

a day ago by Bongiwe Mati

"Keep representing": Jaidyn Lael breaks silence about getting into best musical school in the world

"Keep representing": Jaidyn Lael breaks silence about getting into best musical school in the world

People

23 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

"She ate and left no crumbs": Queen Nandi’s daughter Liza shines in stunning matric dance gown

"She ate and left no crumbs": Queen Nandi’s daughter Liza shines in stunning matric dance gown

People

a day ago by Bongiwe Mati

South Africa

Shadrack Sibiya and 4 other senior SAPS officers who are jobless since Madlanga Commission began

Shadrack Sibiya and 4 other senior SAPS officers who are jobless since Madlanga Commission began

an hour ago by Byron Pillay

Ambulance plunges down embankment on R61 outside Port St Johns, patients trapped

Ambulance plunges down embankment on R61 outside Port St Johns, patients trapped

2 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Businessman Thami Ndlala arrested outside Randburg Court on intimidation and extortion charges

Businessman Thami Ndlala arrested outside Randburg Court on intimidation and extortion charges

4 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Ramaphosa defends Home Affairs suspension of asylum directive after violent protests

Ramaphosa defends Home Affairs suspension of asylum directive after violent protests

5 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Pastor and two wives appear in court after mother’s rape and baby’s murder at Hennops River

Pastor and two wives appear in court after mother’s rape and baby’s murder at Hennops River

6 hours ago by Byron Pillay

4 Dead in Bakka Informal Settlement fire, councillor slams Drakenstein Municipality

4 Dead in Bakka Informal Settlement fire, councillor slams Drakenstein Municipality

7 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

South Africa

World

Israel introduces new flight restrictions, 10 African countries on the list after security scare

Israel introduces new flight restrictions, 10 African countries on the list after security scare

4 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Nepal hit by flash floods weeks after Tibet border disaster claimed over 1000 lives

Nepal hit by flash floods weeks after Tibet border disaster claimed over 1000 lives

10 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

Zimbabwean driver in Scotland wins top UK award after baby born on her bus

Zimbabwean driver in Scotland wins top UK award after baby born on her bus

11 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

US raises Saudi Arabia travel warning to Level 3 after Riyadh airport strikes

US raises Saudi Arabia travel warning to Level 3 after Riyadh airport strikes

12 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Wicknell Chivayo’s death: Harare car dealers fear losses after helicopter crash

Wicknell Chivayo’s death: Harare car dealers fear losses after helicopter crash

12 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Céline Dion falls onstage during Paris comeback residency

Céline Dion falls onstage during Paris comeback residency

3 days ago by Moroba Maepa

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

3 hours 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

6 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

6 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

11 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

14 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

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

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

26 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Education

Politics

IFP’s Sizwe Sikhakhane challenges KZN Premier over Durban soldier deployment, South Africans react

IFP’s Sizwe Sikhakhane challenges KZN Premier over Durban soldier deployment, South Africans react

3 hours ago by Byron Pillay

ANC challenges exclusion of 181 local election candidates at Constitutional Court

ANC challenges exclusion of 181 local election candidates at Constitutional Court

3 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Jacob Zuma expected to be discharged from Pietermaritzburg Hospital on Monday

Jacob Zuma expected to be discharged from Pietermaritzburg Hospital on Monday

10 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

EFF MP Naledi Chirwa to appear in Hatfield Court on assault charge after Brooklyn Police incident

EFF MP Naledi Chirwa to appear in Hatfield Court on assault charge after Brooklyn Police incident

11 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

EFF MP arrested after allegedly assaulting a police officer at a police station

EFF MP arrested after allegedly assaulting a police officer at a police station

3 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

MK Party to file crimen injuria case against Helen Zille for over insult during Moja Love debate

MK Party to file crimen injuria case against Helen Zille for over insult during Moja Love debate

4 days ago by Byron Pillay

Politics

People

Bear mascot shuts down Joburg intersection and Mzansi can't get enough

Bear mascot shuts down Joburg intersection and Mzansi can't get enough

an hour ago by Tendani Mungoni

Government declares new grasslands National Park in Eastern Cape

Government declares new grasslands National Park in Eastern Cape

an hour ago by Bongiwe Mati

"That snake feasted on something": Snake catcher rescues 3.85-metre python on KwaZulu-Natal beach

"That snake feasted on something": Snake catcher rescues 3.85-metre python on KwaZulu-Natal beach

2 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

“You’re killing us”: Tshwane single mum’s R30.25 petrol rant video strikes a nerve across SA

“You’re killing us”: Tshwane single mum’s R30.25 petrol rant video strikes a nerve across SA

2 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"Content like this should trend": Olive shows how to make 3 meals for under R10 per portion

"Content like this should trend": Olive shows how to make 3 meals for under R10 per portion

2 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

I thought graduation would be my happiest day — Then a girl with my face took the stage

I thought graduation would be my happiest day — Then a girl with my face took the stage

3 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

People

Women Empowerment Family and Relationships Confessions

Business and Economy

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

6 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

7 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

9 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

13 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

SARB raises repo rate to 7.25% and what it means for your bills in SA

SARB raises repo rate to 7.25% and what it means for your bills in SA

18 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

“Are you behind?”: Gent discusses what South Africans actually earn each month at different ages

“Are you behind?”: Gent discusses what South Africans actually earn each month at different ages

18 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Business and Economy

Energy Money Industry Technology Economy

Sports

Lions coach turns to Rassie Erasmus’ advice after Bulls hand them a 57–15 defeat

Lions coach turns to Rassie Erasmus’ advice after Bulls hand them a 57–15 defeat

2 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Ghampani Lungu breaks silence after penalty miss in MTN8 final defeat to Sundowns

Ghampani Lungu breaks silence after penalty miss in MTN8 final defeat to Sundowns

2 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

MTN8 final controversy: Junior Khanye questions Abongile Tom’s 2 penalty decisions

MTN8 final controversy: Junior Khanye questions Abongile Tom’s 2 penalty decisions

5 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Gayton McKenzie sets date for crucial VAR announcement after SAFA delay

Gayton McKenzie sets date for crucial VAR announcement after SAFA delay

6 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Mamelodi Sundowns bank R142 million in 2026 as trophy haul grows

Mamelodi Sundowns bank R142 million in 2026 as trophy haul grows

7 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Wallabies star Andrew Kellaway retires at 30, just months before a major rugby milestone

Wallabies star Andrew Kellaway retires at 30, just months before a major rugby milestone

8 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Sports

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Who is Hang Knighton? Age, children, spouse, education, career, profiles, net worth

Who is Hang Knighton? Age, children, spouse, education, career, profiles, net worth

27 days 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

27 days 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

28 days 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

28 days 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

28 days 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

28 days ago by Peris Walubengo

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Entertainment

Minnie Dlamini shuts down critics after explosive interview: "Just judge me"

Minnie Dlamini shuts down critics after explosive interview: "Just judge me"

2 hours ago by Moroba Maepa

Ratile Mabitsela shares candid video of Mastopexy Surgery Day

Ratile Mabitsela shares candid video of Mastopexy Surgery Day

2 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

"Bach and Bougee": Nadia Jaftha’s bridal bash has fans buzzing

"Bach and Bougee": Nadia Jaftha’s bridal bash has fans buzzing

3 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

MacG claims insider exposed Ayanda Thabethe’s husband amid split rumours

MacG claims insider exposed Ayanda Thabethe’s husband amid split rumours

3 hours ago by Moroba Maepa

Sean "Diddy" Combs rushed out of prison after a medical emergency

Sean "Diddy" Combs rushed out of prison after a medical emergency

3 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

'Married At First Sight Mzansi' Season 3 Reunion: Only One Couple Stays Together

'Married At First Sight Mzansi' Season 3 Reunion: Only One Couple Stays Together

4 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

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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

9 hours 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

13 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

13 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

17 days ago by Felix Imoh

Briefly News' Rianette Cluley Takes Legit's AI Playbook to INMA Africa Summit

Briefly News' Rianette Cluley Takes Legit's AI Playbook to INMA Africa Summit

a month ago by Felix Imoh

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