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A man knocked on my door claiming he was my brother – I'm an only child

A man knocked on my door claiming he was my brother – I'm an only child

Confessions

10 minutes ago

Former Kaizer Chiefs star announces retirement from professional football

Football

51 minutes ago

Kaizer Chiefs boss sends message to fans ahead of Bafana Bafana's tie vs Mexico

Football

56 minutes ago

Bafana Bafana star completes Kaizer Chiefs exit ahead of new season

Football

an hour ago

Biometrics barrier: why the smart ID rollout may be leaving some South Africans behind

South Africa

an hour ago

Bafana Bafana receive positive news before crucial World Cup tie vs Mexico

Football

an hour ago

Former 'Shaka iLembe' star Senzo Radebe drives fans wild with suggestive thirst trap

Celebrities

2 hours ago

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South Africans in disbelief as ANC reportedly considers Nhlanhla Lux as a mayoral candidate

South Africans in disbelief as ANC reportedly considers Nhlanhla Lux as a mayoral candidate

South Africans have weighed in on reports that the ANC was considering former Operation Dudula leader, Nhlanhla Lux, as a mayoral candidate in Johannesburg.

Politics

12 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma responds to former SABC editor Sophie Mokoena blocking her on X

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma responds to former SABC editor Sophie Mokoena blocking her on X

Celebrities

12 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Former All Blacks question timing of Springboks coach Tony Brown’s New Zealand move

Former All Blacks question timing of Springboks coach Tony Brown’s New Zealand move

Rugby

a day ago by Dzikamai Matara

Emtee shares the alleged reason he cut off his dreadlocks after altercation with baby mama

Emtee shares the alleged reason he cut off his dreadlocks after altercation with baby mama

Celebrities

a day ago by Jessica Gcaba

Musa Khawula apologises to Julius Malema and wife: "An apology under duress is still an apology"

Musa Khawula apologises to Julius Malema and wife: "An apology under duress is still an apology"

Celebrities

2 days ago by Moroba Moroeng

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SA reacts to Malema dragging Mbuyiseni Ndlozi in leaked WhatsApp chat with Feroz Khan: "He never liked him"

SA reacts to Malema dragging Mbuyiseni Ndlozi in leaked WhatsApp chat with Feroz Khan: "He never liked him"

Celebrities

9 hours ago

"We were missing out": Afrikaner family celebrates huge win in US 6 months after moving, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

14 hours ago

Masked Zama Zamas dare Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma in chilling viral videos: "We're ready for you"

South Africa

8 hours ago

“Still doesn’t feel real”: Paul Roos grieves loss of much-loved staff member

People

10 hours ago

How much referee Abongile Tom will earn working at FIFA World Cup 2026 revealed

Football

6 hours ago

Six family members die in head-on crash hours after collecting new car

Family and Relationships

3 hours ago

Thato Immaculate reveals why she refused to reconcile with Gash1 a day after their divorce

Celebrities

14 hours ago

"Hope he's returned safely": Mzansi reacts after lion spotted roaming freely in northern KZN

"Hope he's returned safely": Mzansi reacts after lion spotted roaming freely in northern KZN

South Africa

12 hours ago

"She kept me going": Western Cape family wiped out in car crash after grandfather's heart attack

"She kept me going": Western Cape family wiped out in car crash after grandfather's heart attack

Family and Relationships

13 hours ago

SportyTV Assembles Bafana Bafana Royalty for Landmark R10 FIFA World Cup 2026 Broadcast

SportyTV Assembles Bafana Bafana Royalty for Landmark R10 FIFA World Cup 2026 Broadcast

Football

15 hours ago

"Affordable for who?": SA man reacts to R10,500 pm units being built above Cape Town's Golden Acre

"Affordable for who?": SA man reacts to R10,500 pm units being built above Cape Town's Golden Acre

People

a day ago

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Rhodes University online application for 2027: dates, fees, and requirements

Rhodes University online application for 2027: dates, fees, and requirements

Education

a day ago by Favour Adeaga

University of Mpumalanga online application for 2026/2027: UMP forms and closing dates

University of Mpumalanga online application for 2026/2027: UMP forms and closing dates

Education

a day ago by Peris Walubengo

Aramex South Africa opens opportunities for female couriers in traditionally male-dominated industry

Aramex South Africa opens opportunities for female couriers in traditionally male-dominated industry

Women Empowerment

a day ago by Bongiwe Mati

"This is terrible": Kagiso community catches alleged sangoma exhuming grave in cemetery, SA outraged

"This is terrible": Kagiso community catches alleged sangoma exhuming grave in cemetery, SA outraged

People

2 days ago by Bongiwe Mati

"This should be addressed": Limpopo woman worried about being targeted as a foreigner, SA concerned

"This should be addressed": Limpopo woman worried about being targeted as a foreigner, SA concerned

People

2 days ago by Bongiwe Mati

"Been a client for years": Affordable tableware factory shop plug in Boksburg has Mzansi excited

"Been a client for years": Affordable tableware factory shop plug in Boksburg has Mzansi excited

People

2 days ago by Bongiwe Mati

South Africa

‘No one should die at work’: ANCYL lays criminal case against Cartrack after Gcina Dhladhla's death

‘No one should die at work’: ANCYL lays criminal case against Cartrack after Gcina Dhladhla's death

4 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Criminal case opened against Icebolethu Funerals and late Inyoni Emhlophe church leader's girlfriend

Criminal case opened against Icebolethu Funerals and late Inyoni Emhlophe church leader's girlfriend

6 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Richard Shibiri challenges SAPS dismissal at CCMA, alleges officers fabricated claims against him

Richard Shibiri challenges SAPS dismissal at CCMA, alleges officers fabricated claims against him

6 hours ago by Byron Pillay

“Final Facebook post before horror”: Metro officer shoots baby, teen girlfriend and himself

“Final Facebook post before horror”: Metro officer shoots baby, teen girlfriend and himself

6 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Video of axe attack on Delft police constable goes viral as South Africans react to brazen criminals

Video of axe attack on Delft police constable goes viral as South Africans react to brazen criminals

7 hours ago by Byron Pillay

SA cold front warning: Predicted rain and cold fronts to hit southern Western Cape

SA cold front warning: Predicted rain and cold fronts to hit southern Western Cape

8 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

South Africa

World

Nigeria considering retaliatory action against South Africa over protests against foreign nationals

Nigeria considering retaliatory action against South Africa over protests against foreign nationals

3 hours ago by Byron Pillay

From vuvuzelas to braais: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani praises South Africa’s 2010 FIFA World Cup

From vuvuzelas to braais: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani praises South Africa’s 2010 FIFA World Cup

10 hours ago by Byron Pillay

US refugee programme admitted only white South Africans in 2026, latest data shows

US refugee programme admitted only white South Africans in 2026, latest data shows

14 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister welcomes second group from South Africa, says no one was abandoned

Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister welcomes second group from South Africa, says no one was abandoned

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

Nigeria plans to repatriate more 1,000 citizens from South Africa, locals suggest more should leave

Nigeria plans to repatriate more 1,000 citizens from South Africa, locals suggest more should leave

4 days ago by Byron Pillay

US government to impose fresh tariffs on countries including South Africa

US government to impose fresh tariffs on countries including South Africa

6 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

World

US Asia Africa Europe

Education

UCT lands in global top 1.3% in 2026 world university rankings but drops to second in Africa

UCT lands in global top 1.3% in 2026 world university rankings but drops to second in Africa

6 days ago by Jim Mohlala

"Lies, lies, lies": South Africa’s 2026 teacher salary adjustments leave Mzansi with mixed feelings

"Lies, lies, lies": South Africa’s 2026 teacher salary adjustments leave Mzansi with mixed feelings

7 days ago by Jim Mohlala

New science hub opens to boost STEM learning across Ekurhuleni schools

New science hub opens to boost STEM learning across Ekurhuleni schools

7 days ago by Tendani Mungoni

Akademia buys land in Paarl for new Afrikaans university campus

Akademia buys land in Paarl for new Afrikaans university campus

11 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Walter Sisulu’s grandson earns PhD at GIBS for research on African business elites

Walter Sisulu’s grandson earns PhD at GIBS for research on African business elites

27 days ago by Jim Mohlala

What is the official retirement age in South Africa in 2026?

What is the official retirement age in South Africa in 2026?

a month ago by Sheila Kamau

Education

Politics

Julius Malema takes aim at Madlanga Commission commissioner Matthew Chaskalson

Julius Malema takes aim at Madlanga Commission commissioner Matthew Chaskalson

3 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Julius Malema feeds calf milk in viral video amid legal battles

Julius Malema feeds calf milk in viral video amid legal battles

5 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Julius Malema case against Kenny Kunene struck off the roll due to clerical error

Julius Malema case against Kenny Kunene struck off the roll due to clerical error

12 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Julius Malema responds to allegations that he is linked to Feroz Khan

Julius Malema responds to allegations that he is linked to Feroz Khan

12 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Naledi Chirwa defends Julius Malema after links to Feroz Khan surface

Naledi Chirwa defends Julius Malema after links to Feroz Khan surface

13 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Ngizwe Mchunu defends himself, insists he apologised sincerely to Julius Malema

Ngizwe Mchunu defends himself, insists he apologised sincerely to Julius Malema

15 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Politics

People

Lion sighting sparks investigation after safari vehicle’s alleged move caught on camera

Lion sighting sparks investigation after safari vehicle’s alleged move caught on camera

2 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

Woman reveals stunning skin transformation after cutting sugar for 5 months

Woman reveals stunning skin transformation after cutting sugar for 5 months

4 hours ago by Gloria Masia

"Regional centre for energy": New US deal set to turn around Lesotho's dependence on SA electricity

"Regional centre for energy": New US deal set to turn around Lesotho's dependence on SA electricity

4 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

From focused set to starstruck moment: Dj’s unexpected encounter breaks the internet

From focused set to starstruck moment: Dj’s unexpected encounter breaks the internet

4 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

"Yi film": Funeral drama deepens after bricks allegedly found in church leader's coffin, SA stunned

"Yi film": Funeral drama deepens after bricks allegedly found in church leader's coffin, SA stunned

4 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

"When Cape Town shows off": Surreal Cape Town sunset captured in video over Table Mountain

"When Cape Town shows off": Surreal Cape Town sunset captured in video over Table Mountain

4 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

People

Women Empowerment Family and Relationships Confessions

Business and Economy

KFC India CMO Suhayl Limbada to keynote Nedbank IMC 2026 in Johannesburg

KFC India CMO Suhayl Limbada to keynote Nedbank IMC 2026 in Johannesburg

a day ago by Briefly.co.za Team

Tiger Brands sells iconic Beacon brand as part of major business shake-up

7 days ago by Jim Mohlala

The Next Phase of Transformation: Where Policy, Power and Progress Collide

The Next Phase of Transformation: Where Policy, Power and Progress Collide

7 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

JustMarkets Great Anniversary Contest is LIVE: $50K+ in Prizes & Gold Bars for Top Traders

JustMarkets Great Anniversary Contest is LIVE: $50K+ in Prizes & Gold Bars for Top Traders

7 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

"Even the specials are expensive": Woolies deals fail to impress Mzansi in TikTok post

"Even the specials are expensive": Woolies deals fail to impress Mzansi in TikTok post

13 days ago by Jim Mohlala

How to Build A Trading Routine That Works for the African Lifestyle

How to Build A Trading Routine That Works for the African Lifestyle

13 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

Business and Economy

Energy Money Industry Technology Economy

Sports

Heartbreak at Inanda Seminary as promising young sports star dies suddenly

Heartbreak at Inanda Seminary as promising young sports star dies suddenly

4 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

How much Africa’s top referee lost after being denied entry into US for FIFA World Cup revealed

How much Africa’s top referee lost after being denied entry into US for FIFA World Cup revealed

4 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Pirates dressing room drama exposed as Ouaddou confronts Tito in fiery half-time blow-up

Pirates dressing room drama exposed as Ouaddou confronts Tito in fiery half-time blow-up

8 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Benni McCarthy questions whether ego denied two Bafana Bafana stars their World Cup dream

Benni McCarthy questions whether ego denied two Bafana Bafana stars their World Cup dream

9 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Vodacom Bulls forced to respond after viral mascot death hoax spreads online

Vodacom Bulls forced to respond after viral mascot death hoax spreads online

10 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

PSL: 2 Kaizer Chiefs transfer targets among players leaving Pirates ahead of new season

PSL: 2 Kaizer Chiefs transfer targets among players leaving Pirates ahead of new season

10 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

My 18-Hour Labour Saved My Miracle Baby — Then My Husband Forged My Name to Give Her to His Mother

My 18-Hour Labour Saved My Miracle Baby — Then My Husband Forged My Name to Give Her to His Mother

5 days ago by Ruth Gitonga

I Married a Widower With Two Little Girls – One Said: 'Come See Where Mom Lives' and Led Me Outside

I Married a Widower With Two Little Girls – One Said: 'Come See Where Mom Lives' and Led Me Outside

5 days ago by Chris Ndetei

My Sister Raised Me, But Her Jealous Fiancé Slapped My Real Birth Certificate on the Dinner Table

My Sister Raised Me, But Her Jealous Fiancé Slapped My Real Birth Certificate on the Dinner Table

5 days ago by Brian Oroo

My Husband Left Me When Our Twins Were Born Blind – 20 Years Later, He Came Back Begging for Help

My Husband Left Me When Our Twins Were Born Blind – 20 Years Later, He Came Back Begging for Help

5 days ago by Racheal Murimi

I Remarried My Ex After He Left Me for His Colleague – During Our Wedding, I Got a Text From Her

I Remarried My Ex After He Left Me for His Colleague – During Our Wedding, I Got a Text From Her

6 days ago by Brian Oroo

My Dead Husband’s "Joke" to Marry His Brother Exploded the Moment I Found the Letter in His Briefcase

My Dead Husband’s "Joke" to Marry His Brother Exploded the Moment I Found the Letter in His Briefcase

6 days ago by Racheal Murimi

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Entertainment

Kgolo Da Guru allegedly finds love after Annie Mthembu split

Kgolo Da Guru allegedly finds love after Annie Mthembu split

2 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Rachel Kolisi reacts to Parklands College head boy Connor Niske's passing

Rachel Kolisi reacts to Parklands College head boy Connor Niske's passing

3 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Black Coffee and bae Victoria Gonzalez rub shoulders with Lewis Hamilton, Kim Kardashian in Monaco

Black Coffee and bae Victoria Gonzalez rub shoulders with Lewis Hamilton, Kim Kardashian in Monaco

5 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Actress and TV personality Pearl Modiadie leaves 'Law, Love & Betrayal': "What a privilege"

Actress and TV personality Pearl Modiadie leaves 'Law, Love & Betrayal': "What a privilege"

6 hours ago by Rae Seleme

Mel and Peet Viljoen’s old comments come back to haunt them amid deportation plea

Mel and Peet Viljoen’s old comments come back to haunt them amid deportation plea

6 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

A video of Asavela Mngqithi and her father Manqoba Mngqithi gets SA talking: "Great stuff"

A video of Asavela Mngqithi and her father Manqoba Mngqithi gets SA talking: "Great stuff"

9 hours ago by Rae Seleme

Entertainment

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Editorial

NenzaniLaEzweni Operation: Is KZN’s tough stance on lawless drivers finally working?

NenzaniLaEzweni Operation: Is KZN’s tough stance on lawless drivers finally working?

a month ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Green drop report 2025: South Africa’s water crisis could fuel food insecurity

Green drop report 2025: South Africa’s water crisis could fuel food insecurity

a month ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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