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"Planned kids": SA mom surprises daughter with car for her 21st birthday in TikTok video

"Planned kids": SA mom surprises daughter with car for her 21st birthday in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

8 minutes ago

Major South African companies open bursaries for students studying in 2027

People

13 minutes ago

Caster Semenya opens her world: Rare family moment stuns fans on Mother’s Day

Sports

25 minutes ago

"I've never seen wind like that": Tree falls on KZN visitors at Midmar Dam, leaving two critical

Family and Relationships

28 minutes ago

Kempton Park Court grants R20,000 bail to Tariq Downes and Major Generals Feroz Khan, Ebrahim Kadwa

South Africa

39 minutes ago

Sithelo Shozi pregnancy rumours resurface after new photos go viral: "She's making it obvious"

Celebrities

41 minutes ago

"We don't need an invitation": CPUT students surprise couple during viral beach proposal, SA moved

Family and Relationships

43 minutes ago

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Babalwa M and MySol's cosy video leaves fans concerned for Kelvin Momo

Babalwa M and MySol's cosy video leaves fans concerned for Kelvin Momo

Social media is buzzing with speculation after a video of Babalwa M and business mogul MySol appearing very cosy together surfaced online and went viral.

Celebrities

2 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

“South Africa’s worst president”: advocate Ike Khumalo’s shocking attack on Ramaphosa goes viral

“South Africa’s worst president”: advocate Ike Khumalo’s shocking attack on Ramaphosa goes viral

South Africa

an hour ago by Mbalenhle Butale

“They want war”: Ngizwe Mchunu’s son speaks out after family home burns down

“They want war”: Ngizwe Mchunu’s son speaks out after family home burns down

South Africa

3 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Hit-and-run chaos on M4 as three cyclists are sent flying near uMhlanga

Hit-and-run chaos on M4 as three cyclists are sent flying near uMhlanga

Sports

3 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Man vowing to get graduate luxury bag after her viral makeover sparks romance rumours in TikTok video

Man vowing to get graduate luxury bag after her viral makeover sparks romance rumours in TikTok video

People

a day ago by Rutendo Masasi

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Mimi Mogale caught on video passing by Shandesh, Mzansi trolls: "She wants attention"

Mimi Mogale caught on video passing by Shandesh, Mzansi trolls: "She wants attention"

Celebrities

15 hours ago

"Yho! Is this real?": TikTok video shows Cape Town level 8 storm battering Stellenbosch restaurant

South Africa

57 minutes ago

Gospel singer Dumi Mkokstad flaunts gun in public, SA stunned: "Is he not breaking the law?"

Celebrities

an hour ago

General Molefe Fani suspended over PPE procurement, South Africans debate corruption within SAPS

South Africa

2 hours ago

SA stunned by a video of MySol's reported R220 million mansion in Cape Town

Celebrities

20 hours ago

Employee fired at SA's biggest grocery store chain records last day with colleagues in TikTok video

People

18 hours ago

Zim content creator Ndoyisile Sibindi under fire as South Africans question his legal status

South Africa

51 minutes ago

Small gifts, big emotions: Mzansi cries after son surprises mom in kitchen in Mother's Day video

Small gifts, big emotions: Mzansi cries after son surprises mom in kitchen in Mother's Day video

Family and Relationships

2 hours ago

Siya Kolisi’s heartfelt Mother’s Day tribute moves fans: “Limited memories, but cherished forever”

Siya Kolisi’s heartfelt Mother’s Day tribute moves fans: “Limited memories, but cherished forever”

Rugby

2 hours ago

"PEP, where were you in 2010?": Mzansi praises PEP for affordable R99 Bafana Bafana t-shirt replicas

"PEP, where were you in 2010?": Mzansi praises PEP for affordable R99 Bafana Bafana t-shirt replicas

People

3 hours ago

"No wonder it feels like 7°C out here": Northern Cape snow pictures spark an online debate

"No wonder it feels like 7°C out here": Northern Cape snow pictures spark an online debate

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

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Get to know Heather Helm: All about Matthew Lillard's wife

Get to know Heather Helm: All about Matthew Lillard's wife

Celebrity biographies

a day ago by Favour Adeaga

Who is Eugenia Jones? Everything you need to know about Jerry Jones' wife

Who is Eugenia Jones? Everything you need to know about Jerry Jones' wife

Celebrity biographies

a day ago by Priscillah Mueni

Was Marcela Basteri ever found? Here is everything you need to know

Was Marcela Basteri ever found? Here is everything you need to know

Celebrity biographies

a day ago by Lynn Kandie

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

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

Education

a day ago by Sheila Kamau

The life story of María del Refugio Abarca Villaseñor, the first wife of Vicente Fernández

The life story of María del Refugio Abarca Villaseñor, the first wife of Vicente Fernández

Celebrity biographies

21 hours ago by Peter Kinuthia

Nate Bargatze's net worth today: How rich is the stand-up star?

Nate Bargatze's net worth today: How rich is the stand-up star?

Celebrity biographies

a day ago by Favour Adeaga

South Africa

National disaster declared across six provinces after severe weather leaves trail of destruction

National disaster declared across six provinces after severe weather leaves trail of destruction

15 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Langlaagte shooting leaves two dead as gunmen open fire on patrons socialising outside tavern

Langlaagte shooting leaves two dead as gunmen open fire on patrons socialising outside tavern

19 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Arthur Fraser claims he received R50 million offer to drop Phala Phala case weeks after opening it

Arthur Fraser claims he received R50 million offer to drop Phala Phala case weeks after opening it

19 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Gauteng Hawks head among two senior police officers arrested over illicit precious metals trade

Gauteng Hawks head among two senior police officers arrested over illicit precious metals trade

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Law enforcement officials conduct search and seizure operations at General Feroz Khan’s apartment

Law enforcement officials conduct search and seizure operations at General Feroz Khan’s apartment

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Eastern Cape Health Department dismisses hantavirus outbreak claims at provincial hospital

Eastern Cape Health Department dismisses hantavirus outbreak claims at provincial hospital

a day ago by Byron Pillay

South Africa

World

Hantavirus cruise ship passengers evacuated from Tenerife as last flight home set for Monday

Hantavirus cruise ship passengers evacuated from Tenerife as last flight home set for Monday

14 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"Stay safe, don’t dock": Social media stunned as video shows inside of hantavirus-hit cruise ship

"Stay safe, don’t dock": Social media stunned as video shows inside of hantavirus-hit cruise ship

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

“Next one could be far more severe”: Bill Gates clip goes viral again as hantavirus talk spreads

“Next one could be far more severe”: Bill Gates clip goes viral again as hantavirus talk spreads

3 days ago by Tendani Mungoni

Hantavirus timeline on MV Hondius shows 23 days passed before anyone knew

Hantavirus timeline on MV Hondius shows 23 days passed before anyone knew

3 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Dutch flight attendant in isolation after contact with hantavirus patient in SA

Dutch flight attendant in isolation after contact with hantavirus patient in SA

4 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Donald Trump issues threats of military strike if peace deal with Iran not reached

Donald Trump issues threats of military strike if peace deal with Iran not reached

4 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

World

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Education

UCT researchers build AI model that covers all 11 South African languages

UCT researchers build AI model that covers all 11 South African languages

3 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Reddam House Durbanville wins four top in the world Cambridge Awards in record 2025 results

Reddam House Durbanville wins four top in the world Cambridge Awards in record 2025 results

5 days ago by Jim Mohlala

UFS lecturer warns TikTok and Instagram are behind grade 4 reading crisis in SA

UFS lecturer warns TikTok and Instagram are behind grade 4 reading crisis in SA

6 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Siviwe Gwarube says National Treasury to investigate R1.6 billion textbook tender

Siviwe Gwarube says National Treasury to investigate R1.6 billion textbook tender

13 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Michell's Plain school rocked by allegations of sexual allegations

Michell's Plain school rocked by allegations of sexual allegations

16 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

"I'm overthinking this": Mzansi TikToker plugs 6 free Harvard AI courses that SA should know about

"I'm overthinking this": Mzansi TikToker plugs 6 free Harvard AI courses that SA should know about

26 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Education

Politics

SACP welcomes Constitutional Court's Phala Phala ruling, Mapaila calls for speedy impeachment action

SACP welcomes Constitutional Court's Phala Phala ruling, Mapaila calls for speedy impeachment action

18 hours ago by Byron Pillay

DA leaders insist party won't cover up corruption as GNU partner, social media remains sceptical

DA leaders insist party won't cover up corruption as GNU partner, social media remains sceptical

a day ago by Byron Pillay

ATM and MK Party file motions of no confidence against Cyril Ramaphosa after ConCourt judgment

ATM and MK Party file motions of no confidence against Cyril Ramaphosa after ConCourt judgment

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Herman Mashaba calls Phala Phala saga a national embarrassment, urges President Ramaphosa to resign

Herman Mashaba calls Phala Phala saga a national embarrassment, urges President Ramaphosa to resign

a day ago by Byron Pillay

MK Party calls for Cyril Ramaphosa to resign following ConCourt ruling, South Africans react

MK Party calls for Cyril Ramaphosa to resign following ConCourt ruling, South Africans react

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

Democratic Alliance calls for Ramaphosa's accountability after Constitutional Court ruling

Democratic Alliance calls for Ramaphosa's accountability after Constitutional Court ruling

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Politics

People

My stepmom burnt my college acceptance letter— She was humbled when a stranger showed up at our door

My stepmom burnt my college acceptance letter— She was humbled when a stranger showed up at our door

an hour ago by Samuel Gitonga

My son kicked me out of my home because of his fiancée – Her dad taught them a bitter lesson

My son kicked me out of my home because of his fiancée – Her dad taught them a bitter lesson

3 hours ago by Samuel Gitonga

"Beautiful life story": SAA cabin crew member inspires her daughter to become a pilot, SA moved

"Beautiful life story": SAA cabin crew member inspires her daughter to become a pilot, SA moved

3 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

Woman's 'Top Blling' audition in TikTok video gets mixed reactions

Woman's 'Top Blling' audition in TikTok video gets mixed reactions

4 hours ago by Rutendo Masasi

My husband left me, 6 kids for a fitness trainer — Then His new life fell apart

My husband left me, 6 kids for a fitness trainer — Then His new life fell apart

14 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

"They risk losing": Wits' Professor Bhekinkosi Moyo warns corporates to respond to youth-led shift

"They risk losing": Wits' Professor Bhekinkosi Moyo warns corporates to respond to youth-led shift

14 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

People

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Business and Economy

"Unacceptable": SA unhappy as FlySafair accidentally leaks private info of R12 sale customers

"Unacceptable": SA unhappy as FlySafair accidentally leaks private info of R12 sale customers

4 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Johann Rupert’s Reinet Investment Fund Hits R128 Billion in Net Asset Value in Luxembourg

Johann Rupert’s Reinet Investment Fund Hits R128 Billion in Net Asset Value in Luxembourg

9 days ago by Jim Mohlala

“No one is going to win”: Mochachos launches Doomsday Dynamite Wings Challenge

“No one is going to win”: Mochachos launches Doomsday Dynamite Wings Challenge

10 days ago by Jim Mohlala

PepsiCo apologises to South Africans over ProNutro formula change and pulls it from shelves

PepsiCo apologises to South Africans over ProNutro formula change and pulls it from shelves

10 days ago by Jim Mohlala

"Never depend on one client": SA calls Woolies a bully as Beyers liquidation leaves hundreds jobless

"Never depend on one client": SA calls Woolies a bully as Beyers liquidation leaves hundreds jobless

11 days ago by Jim Mohlala

“R4,29 for 21 pieces?": Mzansi left stunned by vintage 1976 KFC menu prices in viral Reddit post

“R4,29 for 21 pieces?": Mzansi left stunned by vintage 1976 KFC menu prices in viral Reddit post

14 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Business and Economy

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Sports

R5 000 tournament turns deadly as Zambia referee is beaten to death by angry players and fans

R5 000 tournament turns deadly as Zambia referee is beaten to death by angry players and fans

56 minutes ago by Dzikamai Matara

Kaizer Chiefs: Potential coaches who could work with Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef next season

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Kaizer Chiefs: Potential coaches who could work with Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef next season

12 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

What Kaizer Chiefs must do to win the Betway Premiership next season

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What Kaizer Chiefs must do to win the Betway Premiership next season

12 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Kaizer Chiefs urged to keep Kaze and Ben Youssef past current campaign

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Kaizer Chiefs urged to keep Kaze and Ben Youssef past current campaign

12 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

SAFA confirms major VAR investment for 2026/27 Premier Soccer League season

SAFA confirms major VAR investment for 2026/27 Premier Soccer League season

13 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

SAFA reveals stance on Hugo Broos successor after World Cup

SAFA reveals stance on Hugo Broos successor after World Cup

13 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

My Father Has Been Missing Since I Was Three — Today I Heard a Man Humming Our Secret Lullaby

My Father Has Been Missing Since I Was Three — Today I Heard a Man Humming Our Secret Lullaby

an hour ago by Racheal Murimi

My Daughter Was Expelled From School For "Bad Behaviour"–But Her Notebook Exposed The Teachers' Lie

My Daughter Was Expelled From School For "Bad Behaviour"–But Her Notebook Exposed The Teachers' Lie

an hour ago by Racheal Murimi

My Uncle Exposed A Family Secret: My "Parents" And My "Sister" Were Not Who I Thought

My Uncle Exposed A Family Secret: My "Parents" And My "Sister" Were Not Who I Thought

3 hours ago by Chris Ndetei

I Mourned My Twin Sister for a Decade —At My Husband's Hospital Bed, a Nurse Handed Me a Photo of Us

I Mourned My Twin Sister for a Decade —At My Husband's Hospital Bed, a Nurse Handed Me a Photo of Us

3 hours ago by Racheal Murimi

I Dialed a Wrong Number to Complain—the Man Who Answered Used the Nickname Only My Dead Brother Knew

I Dialed a Wrong Number to Complain—the Man Who Answered Used the Nickname Only My Dead Brother Knew

2 days ago by Ruth Gitonga

My MIL Banned Me From My Husband's Sister’s Wedding — So I Slipped In and Saw Him With Another Woman

My MIL Banned Me From My Husband's Sister’s Wedding — So I Slipped In and Saw Him With Another Woman

3 days ago by Brian Oroo

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Entertainment

A video of Ngizwe Mchunu's house burning down concerns Mzansi

A video of Ngizwe Mchunu's house burning down concerns Mzansi

46 minutes ago by Rae Seleme

'Generations: The Legacy' star Nimrod Nkosi scores a role in 'Love at Second Sight'

'Generations: The Legacy' star Nimrod Nkosi scores a role in 'Love at Second Sight'

an hour ago by Rae Seleme

Nadia Nakai and Faith Nketsi party up a storm in Phuket, Mzansi shares mixed reactions

Nadia Nakai and Faith Nketsi party up a storm in Phuket, Mzansi shares mixed reactions

13 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Actress Mmabatho Montsho wishes her husband, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, a happy birthday

Actress Mmabatho Montsho wishes her husband, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, a happy birthday

14 hours ago by Rae Seleme

Fans heartbroken over old video of Musa Mseleku and wives in happier times: "They were once happy"

Fans heartbroken over old video of Musa Mseleku and wives in happier times: "They were once happy"

17 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Oscar Mbo lays his mother to rest on Mother's Day: "Together, through thick and thin"

Oscar Mbo lays his mother to rest on Mother's Day: "Together, through thick and thin"

18 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

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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?

23 days 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

28 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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

a month 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

a month 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

a month ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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