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Nasty C claims Sjava asked to switch to English because his isiZulu was "too deep"

Nasty C claims Sjava asked to switch to English because his isiZulu was "too deep"

Celebrities

5 hours ago

Erasmus breaks down Springboks' defeat to All Blacks ahead of must-win Test

Rugby

6 hours ago

Springboks star drops out as Siya Kolisi returns to matchday squad

Rugby

6 hours ago

Lasizwe stuns Mzansi with shirtless photos showing his chiselled new physique

Celebrities

7 hours ago

Mzansi Celebrates Alostro’s Big Break: Street Personality Shines in New Lancewood Commercial

Celebrities

7 hours ago

Prince Kaybee calls Cassper Nyovest an "Idiot" over Elon Musk free internet comments

Celebrities

8 hours ago

'Podcast and Chill' hosts allege Uncle Waffles turned down R500K offer

Celebrities

8 hours ago

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Ringo Madlingozi's duet partner looks just like Musa Khawula and Mzansi is shook

Ringo Madlingozi's duet partner looks just like Musa Khawula and Mzansi is shook

A video surfaced online showing Ringo Madlingozi singing with a man who bore a striking resemblance to Musa Khawula, leaving Mzansi convinced it's the blogger.

Celebrities

19 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Ian Cameron confirms disciplinary action against 10111 operator who dropped call about Dunoon murder

Ian Cameron confirms disciplinary action against 10111 operator who dropped call about Dunoon murder

South Africa

16 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Ginuwine, Tyrese and Case wow Mzansi at Ndlala Grandeur R&B Festival

Ginuwine, Tyrese and Case wow Mzansi at Ndlala Grandeur R&B Festival

Celebrities

18 hours ago by Gloria Masia

'Political espionage’: Helen Zille's DA team spotted at ANC manifesto launch

'Political espionage’: Helen Zille's DA team spotted at ANC manifesto launch

Politics

21 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Hugo Broos speaks out on Pitso Mosimane's possible Bafana Bafana appointment

Hugo Broos speaks out on Pitso Mosimane's possible Bafana Bafana appointment

Football

22 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

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All Blacks suffer fresh injury blows as Rennie calls in reinforcements

All Blacks suffer fresh injury blows as Rennie calls in reinforcements

Rugby

19 hours ago

Springbok star Jesse Kriel drops surprise relationship revelation

Rugby

13 hours ago

“Our new national anthem”: Sed Pillay’s Madlanga Commission song has Mzansi in stitches

People

9 hours ago

Louis Vuitton receipt drama: DJ Tira claps back at Tall AS$ Mo after fake LV sneakers drama

Celebrities

12 hours ago

Oscar Chalupsky’s emotional cancer update: "I am moving in the right direction"

Sports

20 hours ago

Despatch hockey star Anka van Schalkwyk, 19, dies in tragic crash

Sports

23 hours ago

5 household items South Africans should never buy cheap, finance expert warns

South Africa

9 hours ago

Stand a chance to win double tickets to the WomenCan Awards

Stand a chance to win double tickets to the WomenCan Awards

South Africa

16 hours ago

Jetsetting in a Time of War and Conflict: My Dubai Experience

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Jetsetting in a Time of War and Conflict: My Dubai Experience

Asia

17 hours ago

SASSA beneficiaries urged to switch to black cards before August deadline

SASSA beneficiaries urged to switch to black cards before August deadline

People

18 hours ago

“I’m not saying y’all wrong”: American pokes fun at South African English pronunciation

“I’m not saying y’all wrong”: American pokes fun at South African English pronunciation

People

18 hours ago

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WIN: Treat your child to their favourite Aesop’s Fable with 1 of 5 double tickets

WIN: Treat your child to their favourite Aesop’s Fable with 1 of 5 double tickets

Entertainment

a day ago by Briefly.co.za Team

Stuart Scharnick’s firearms seized by Political Killings Task Team after Madlanga Commission arrest

Stuart Scharnick’s firearms seized by Political Killings Task Team after Madlanga Commission arrest

South Africa

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Chris Brown's tour revenue to pay former housekeeper's $13 million judgment

Chris Brown's tour revenue to pay former housekeeper's $13 million judgment

Celebrities

2 days ago by Moroba Moroeng

Rassie Erasmus addresses controversial scrum call after All Blacks beat Springboks

Rassie Erasmus addresses controversial scrum call after All Blacks beat Springboks

Rugby

2 days ago by Raphael Abiola

Lerato Nxumalo posts over 20 photos to prove success before marrying rich husband

Lerato Nxumalo posts over 20 photos to prove success before marrying rich husband

Celebrities

2 days ago by Rutendo Masasi

'Nyala O' star Amanda Seome opens up about dating, red flags and deal-breakers

'Nyala O' star Amanda Seome opens up about dating, red flags and deal-breakers

Celebrities

2 days ago by Moroba Moroeng

South Africa

Firoz Cachalia defends General Puleng Dimpane over controversial Medicare24 tender, SA unconvinced

Firoz Cachalia defends General Puleng Dimpane over controversial Medicare24 tender, SA unconvinced

9 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Human foetus found inside portable chemical toilet in Bhambayi, Inanda

Human foetus found inside portable chemical toilet in Bhambayi, Inanda

9 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Cape Town taxi driver shot dead on N2 near Gugulethu, becomes fourth operator killed in one week

Cape Town taxi driver shot dead on N2 near Gugulethu, becomes fourth operator killed in one week

10 hours ago by Byron Pillay

‘You should have locked them up’: Malema grills Ramaphosa over anti-foreigner protests

‘You should have locked them up’: Malema grills Ramaphosa over anti-foreigner protests

10 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Cyril Ramaphosa vows action against individuals behind attacks on African foreign nationals

Cyril Ramaphosa vows action against individuals behind attacks on African foreign nationals

11 hours ago by Byron Pillay

“I don’t agree with this”: Mzansi divided over proposal for SARS to deduct NSFAS debt from salaries

“I don’t agree with this”: Mzansi divided over proposal for SARS to deduct NSFAS debt from salaries

11 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

South Africa

World

Donald Trump honours Dolly Parton, orders that US flags be lowered after country legend’s death

Donald Trump honours Dolly Parton, orders that US flags be lowered after country legend’s death

8 hours ago by Byron Pillay

"Respect nature": Violent wind gusts flip plane at Italian airport in terrifying Facebook video

"Respect nature": Violent wind gusts flip plane at Italian airport in terrifying Facebook video

13 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

Trump reassigns all USCIS anti-fraud officers to screen South African refugees and voters

Trump reassigns all USCIS anti-fraud officers to screen South African refugees and voters

18 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

‘She chose love’: South Africans react as Bizana woman marries Malawian boyfriend after leaving SA

‘She chose love’: South Africans react as Bizana woman marries Malawian boyfriend after leaving SA

18 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Beyond the Glitz and Glass: Finding the Soul of Dubai

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Beyond the Glitz and Glass: Finding the Soul of Dubai

2 days ago by Sibusisiwe Lwandle

The Grow House: Where South African Roots Meet Dubai's Culinary Scene

The Grow House: Where South African Roots Meet Dubai's Culinary Scene

3 days ago by Sibusisiwe Lwandle

World

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Education

Educator vents about unemployment driving people into teaching on Pieter Kriel podcast

Educator vents about unemployment driving people into teaching on Pieter Kriel podcast

4 days ago by Jim Mohlala

SA mom in America details US school enrolment process for families

SA mom in America details US school enrolment process for families

5 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Minerva High School teacher suspended after Alexandra learners protest sexual harassment allegations

Minerva High School teacher suspended after Alexandra learners protest sexual harassment allegations

6 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Crimson education expert warns grade 9 learners against the prestige subject trap

Crimson education expert warns grade 9 learners against the prestige subject trap

6 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

‘Everything can’t be free’: Mzansi divided as R4.2 billion shutdown hits major SA university

‘Everything can’t be free’: Mzansi divided as R4.2 billion shutdown hits major SA university

8 days ago by Jim Mohlala

“Are teachers nurses now?”: SA questions policy on teachers’ responsibility for pregnant learners

“Are teachers nurses now?”: SA questions policy on teachers’ responsibility for pregnant learners

8 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Education

Politics

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma withdraws voice note attribution against Ronald Lamola

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma withdraws voice note attribution against Ronald Lamola

9 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

‘Reject them both’: Herman Mashaba takes aim at ANC and DA ahead of November elections

‘Reject them both’: Herman Mashaba takes aim at ANC and DA ahead of November elections

9 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

National Freedom Party labels Mbali Shinga an “attention seeker” after she threatens legal action

National Freedom Party labels Mbali Shinga an “attention seeker” after she threatens legal action

19 hours ago by Byron Pillay

ANC promises 10,000 youth opportunities, Mzansi isn’t convinced

ANC promises 10,000 youth opportunities, Mzansi isn’t convinced

20 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

FF+ accuses DA of plotting Johannesburg’s collapse before returning as “saviour”

FF+ accuses DA of plotting Johannesburg’s collapse before returning as “saviour”

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

"You think we are Zzmbies?": SA unimpressed by Mbalula’s ANC promise to fix mistakes

"You think we are Zzmbies?": SA unimpressed by Mbalula’s ANC promise to fix mistakes

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Politics

People

Home affairs issues final warning as customary marriage registration closes 31 August

Home affairs issues final warning as customary marriage registration closes 31 August

8 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

“She’s my motivation”: NFL star Marquise Goodwin’s tribute to sister with cerebral palsy goes viral

“She’s my motivation”: NFL star Marquise Goodwin’s tribute to sister with cerebral palsy goes viral

9 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

“Might not end well”: South African man raising leopard cub at home leaves SA concerned

“Might not end well”: South African man raising leopard cub at home leaves SA concerned

11 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

SA funeral send-off with car burnout leaves Mzansi divided

SA funeral send-off with car burnout leaves Mzansi divided

11 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

SA Tech Founders Raise R19.5 Million for AI Startup Backed by Uber and Airtable Investors

SA Tech Founders Raise R19.5 Million for AI Startup Backed by Uber and Airtable Investors

11 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Japan ambassador impresses Mzansi after nailing tricky biltong taste test

Japan ambassador impresses Mzansi after nailing tricky biltong taste test

11 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

People

Women Empowerment Family and Relationships Confessions

Business and Economy

Transnet puts Carlton Centre and 14 other SA properties up for sale

Transnet puts Carlton Centre and 14 other SA properties up for sale

10 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Opportunity for South Africans as SA ranks among top AI outsourcing hubs

Opportunity for South Africans as SA ranks among top AI outsourcing hubs

12 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Fuel prices set to rise? What South Africans need to know for September

Fuel prices set to rise? What South Africans need to know for September

16 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

South Africans seeking New Zealand residency should know about new salary rules for foreign worker

South Africans seeking New Zealand residency should know about new salary rules for foreign worker

4 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Relief for South Africans as inflation falls to 4.3%: Here’s what it means for your pocket

Relief for South Africans as inflation falls to 4.3%: Here’s what it means for your pocket

5 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

From Representation to Influence: Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2026

From Representation to Influence: Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2026

6 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

Business and Economy

Energy Money Industry Technology Economy

Sports

Boxing World Champion Zolani Tete Killed Outside His Mdantsane Home

Boxing World Champion Zolani Tete Killed Outside His Mdantsane Home

11 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Springboks star aiming to end ‘curse’ in second All Blacks clash in Cape Town

Springboks star aiming to end ‘curse’ in second All Blacks clash in Cape Town

12 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana return hits shock contract snag as SAFA demands more than expected

Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana return hits shock contract snag as SAFA demands more than expected

15 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Springboks star and wife welcome their first child

Springboks star and wife welcome their first child

15 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Gregory Rodrigues calls out Dricus Du Plessis after UFC Fight Night 285 win

Gregory Rodrigues calls out Dricus Du Plessis after UFC Fight Night 285 win

17 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Erasmus delivers injury updates after naming Springboks squad to face All Blacks

Erasmus delivers injury updates after naming Springboks squad to face All Blacks

17 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Sports

Rugby Football

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Updated LLB law requirements at Unisa: everything to know

Updated LLB law requirements at Unisa: everything to know

19 days ago by Rodah Mogeni

Is Thet Thinn really Jared Leto's girlfriend? Details you should know

Is Thet Thinn really Jared Leto's girlfriend? Details you should know

27 days ago by Favour Adeaga

Five job interview signs experts say could mean your interview went better than expected

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Five job interview signs experts say could mean your interview went better than expected

a month ago by Jim Mohlala

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Entertainment

Wonder Ndlovu pens heartfelt tribute to wife after eight years together and marriage

Wonder Ndlovu pens heartfelt tribute to wife after eight years together and marriage

9 hours ago by Gloria Masia

Salif Keita cancels South Africa concerts over violence against African migrants

Salif Keita cancels South Africa concerts over violence against African migrants

9 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Khanyi Mbau and daughter Khanukani’s then-and-now photos leave Mzansi amazed

Khanyi Mbau and daughter Khanukani’s then-and-now photos leave Mzansi amazed

9 hours ago by Gloria Masia

Ghost Lady says Prince Kaybee comments were taken out of context after backlash

Ghost Lady says Prince Kaybee comments were taken out of context after backlash

9 hours ago by Gloria Masia

Mzansi Reacts: NOTA Critiques Thandeka After Her Candid Podcast Appearance

Mzansi Reacts: NOTA Critiques Thandeka After Her Candid Podcast Appearance

9 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Aymos reacts to viral meme calling him gay with one Zulu word

Aymos reacts to viral meme calling him gay with one Zulu word

9 hours ago by Gloria Masia

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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

8 days ago by Felix Imoh

Briefly News Wins Silver for EditorialEye at WAN-IFRA's 2026 African Digital Media Awards

Briefly News Wins Silver for EditorialEye at WAN-IFRA's 2026 African Digital Media Awards

a month ago by Felix Imoh

Briefly News' Rutendo Masasi Named Among 41 Recipients of 2026 INMA Africa Elevate Scholarship

Briefly News' Rutendo Masasi Named Among 41 Recipients of 2026 INMA Africa Elevate Scholarship

a month ago by Felix Imoh

Why I stopped chasing the front page and started chasing the newsfeed

Why I stopped chasing the front page and started chasing the newsfeed

a month ago by Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Fact check: Viral Mayfair “foreign nationals attack” video onfirmed as old footage from 2020

Fact check: Viral Mayfair “foreign nationals attack” video onfirmed as old footage from 2020

a month ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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