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Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma urges public to stop speculating after man killed in Durban

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma urges public to stop speculating after man killed in Durban

South Africa

14 minutes ago

Japan exempts 63 countries from visa fees, only Lesotho and Mauritius make it from Africa

Asia

16 minutes ago

'Shaka iLembe' star Mondli Makhoba discusses his latest role in 'Spinners'

Celebrities

46 minutes ago

“I want to give back:" Afrikaner 'refugees' arrive in US, ready to contribute

US

58 minutes ago

Afrikaner woman excited to 'live freely' in US, describes how unsafe she felt in South Africa

US

an hour ago

Football Community Pays Tribute to Evaton Home Defenders Legend Philemon Moroke

Football

an hour ago

"Lol, there is no water": SA cracks jokes as Joburg residents urged not to drink tap water

People

an hour ago

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Hyron Andrews’s wife maighlin speaks out after Lions player’s cause of death revealed

Hyron Andrews’s wife maighlin speaks out after Lions player’s cause of death revealed

Maighlin Andrews pays tribute to late husband Hyron, reflecting on their sons, future and family’s grief after French authorities confirmed his cause of death.

Rugby

a day ago by Dzikamai Matara

Manaka Ranaka, Simz Ngema, and more stars react to the arrival of Bonko Khoza and his wife's baby

Manaka Ranaka, Simz Ngema, and more stars react to the arrival of Bonko Khoza and his wife's baby

Celebrities

a day ago by Rae Seleme

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma calls for N3 shutdown over Home Affairs' online asylum application plans

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma calls for N3 shutdown over Home Affairs' online asylum application plans

South Africa

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Gayton McKenzie Reveals His Role in World Athletics’ Move Against ASA

Gayton McKenzie Reveals His Role in World Athletics’ Move Against ASA

Sports

a day ago by Ncube Harrison

Police fire stun grenades in Mitchells Plain after residents target murder suspect

Police fire stun grenades in Mitchells Plain after residents target murder suspect

South Africa

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

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South Africans rally behind 18-year-old matric learner living alone in a shack

South Africans rally behind 18-year-old matric learner living alone in a shack

People

22 hours ago

SAPS officer fatally run down by BMW at mall, man faces murder probe

South Africa

17 hours ago

Rugby legend faces court battle over sexual crime and abuse allegations

Rugby

15 hours ago

Shark attack victim’s sister recounts her final moments

Sports

17 hours ago

Comrades Marathon responds to claims about novice runners getting race entries

Sports

13 hours ago

US threatens South Africa with further sanctions amid growing tensions

South Africa

18 hours ago

Marco Jansen’s fiery send-offs to 2 Australian batters raise ICC questions

Sports

22 hours ago

Russell Zuma jokes about using MySol’s love life to land a R1 million gig

Russell Zuma jokes about using MySol’s love life to land a R1 million gig

Celebrities

23 hours ago

South African man gets the full celebrity treatment at Thailand food market

South African man gets the full celebrity treatment at Thailand food market

People

23 hours ago

Khaya Mthethwa release first-ever Venda song 'Rhividza Vhone'

Khaya Mthethwa release first-ever Venda song 'Rhividza Vhone'

Music

a day ago

Springbok Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s luxury gift to Sarah Langa has fans staring at the details

Springbok Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s luxury gift to Sarah Langa has fans staring at the details

Rugby

a day ago

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Interesting details about DJ Njelic: Biography, family, songs, albums, facts

Interesting details about DJ Njelic: Biography, family, songs, albums, facts

Celebrity biographies

14 hours ago by Cindy Karimi

Blondie Makhene biography: age, brother, family, albums and net worth

Blondie Makhene biography: age, brother, family, albums and net worth

Facts and lifehacks

19 hours ago by Peris Walubengo

Sdumo Mtshali biography: age, wife, family, twin sister, TV shows and net worth

Sdumo Mtshali biography: age, wife, family, twin sister, TV shows and net worth

Facts and lifehacks

22 hours ago by Peter Kinuthia

Who are Sydney Sweeney's parents, Lisa Née Mudd and Steven Sweeney?

Who are Sydney Sweeney's parents, Lisa Née Mudd and Steven Sweeney?

Celebrity biographies

19 hours ago by Priscillah Mueni

Sugar Ray Leonard's first ex-wife, Juanita Wilkinson: Everything we know about her

Sugar Ray Leonard's first ex-wife, Juanita Wilkinson: Everything we know about her

Celebrity biographies

an hour ago by Tshepiso Ntombela

Does Ali Siddiq have a wife? A look into the comedian's personal life

Does Ali Siddiq have a wife? A look into the comedian's personal life

Celebrity biographies

13 hours ago by Bennett Yates

South Africa

SA weather warning: Extremely high fire danger for 2 North West municipalities

SA weather warning: Extremely high fire danger for 2 North West municipalities

2 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

Firoz Cachalia’s police salute moment goes viral as South Africans share funny reactions to it

Firoz Cachalia’s police salute moment goes viral as South Africans share funny reactions to it

12 hours ago by Byron Pillay

ANC orders Gwede Mantashe to apologise for offensive remarks, citizens divided by party’s decision

ANC orders Gwede Mantashe to apologise for offensive remarks, citizens divided by party’s decision

13 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Community members and taxi drivers chase foreign nationals in Gqeberha as protests intensify

Community members and taxi drivers chase foreign nationals in Gqeberha as protests intensify

15 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya faces criminal cases over Bronkhorstspruit water crisis

Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya faces criminal cases over Bronkhorstspruit water crisis

15 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Joburg Water warns Bezuidenhout Valley residents of possible contamination after pipeline damage

Joburg Water warns Bezuidenhout Valley residents of possible contamination after pipeline damage

17 hours ago by Byron Pillay

South Africa

World

Türkiye waives residence permit fees for 10 countries, SA not on list

Türkiye waives residence permit fees for 10 countries, SA not on list

18 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

Nigeria confirms first Ebola case in Abuja after woman transits through Uganda

Nigeria confirms first Ebola case in Abuja after woman transits through Uganda

22 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

52 million US dollars generated from auction of rubies mined in Mozambique

52 million US dollars generated from auction of rubies mined in Mozambique

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Botswana charges less for fuel despite importing from SA, South Africans debate how it’s possible

Botswana charges less for fuel despite importing from SA, South Africans debate how it’s possible

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

Australia opens military enlistment to 6 countries — what South Africans must know

Australia opens military enlistment to 6 countries — what South Africans must know

2 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s unpaid luxury car dealership bills exceeded $5 million

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s unpaid luxury car dealership bills exceeded $5 million

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

World

US Asia Africa Europe

Education

UK universities withdraw admissions to students from three major countries

UK universities withdraw admissions to students from three major countries

10 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

16 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

16 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

21 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

24 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

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

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

a month ago by Peris Walubengo

Education

Politics

Jacob Zuma axes MK Party Secretary-General Sibonelo Nomvalo amid internal factionalism

Jacob Zuma axes MK Party Secretary-General Sibonelo Nomvalo amid internal factionalism

2 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

ANC mayoral candidate plan sparks backlash as South Africans question Fikile Mbalula’s strategy

ANC mayoral candidate plan sparks backlash as South Africans question Fikile Mbalula’s strategy

16 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Durban High Court orders DA to remove water tanker mafia billboard naming eThekwini leaders

Durban High Court orders DA to remove water tanker mafia billboard naming eThekwini leaders

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Gwede Mantashe questions what he must apologise for after ANC Women's League condemns his remarks

Gwede Mantashe questions what he must apologise for after ANC Women's League condemns his remarks

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Ramaphosa peprimands Panyaza Lesufi over Ekurhuleni mayor protocol breach in viral video

Ramaphosa peprimands Panyaza Lesufi over Ekurhuleni mayor protocol breach in viral video

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Julius Malema sets conditions for EFF joining GNU, says DA and FF Plus must leave first

Julius Malema sets conditions for EFF joining GNU, says DA and FF Plus must leave first

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

Politics

People

White South Africans finally ask Black SA the questions they were too scared to ask

White South Africans finally ask Black SA the questions they were too scared to ask

an hour ago by Tendani Mungoni

SAPS recruitment draws 156,000 registrations in 1 day, SA stunned

SAPS recruitment draws 156,000 registrations in 1 day, SA stunned

2 hours ago by Rutendo Masasi

My family mocked my poor boyfriend — His 30th birthday gift left dad in tears

My family mocked my poor boyfriend — His 30th birthday gift left dad in tears

5 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

My son left his twins for a 2-day trip — 8 days later, he returned with a girl

My son left his twins for a 2-day trip — 8 days later, he returned with a girl

6 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

A police officer knocked on my door and asked why my car was at a cemetery all night

A police officer knocked on my door and asked why my car was at a cemetery all night

8 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

My husband brought his mistress to our 35th anniversary—A stranger shut him down

My husband brought his mistress to our 35th anniversary—A stranger shut him down

8 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

People

Women Empowerment Family and Relationships Confessions

Business and Economy

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

9 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

9 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

16 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

17 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

19 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

23 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Business and Economy

Energy Money Industry Technology Economy

Sports

Eben Etzebeth’s Daughter Turns 1, and Her Birthday Party Has South Africans Gushing

Eben Etzebeth’s Daughter Turns 1, and Her Birthday Party Has South Africans Gushing

2 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Ouaddou breaks silence on Sebastian Pedersen’s potential at Orlando Pirates

Ouaddou breaks silence on Sebastian Pedersen’s potential at Orlando Pirates

12 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Kaizer Chiefs coach addresses growing frustration and pressure within the club

Kaizer Chiefs coach addresses growing frustration and pressure within the club

12 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Major setback for Springboks’ rivals ahead of November Nations Championship campaign

Major setback for Springboks’ rivals ahead of November Nations Championship campaign

12 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Bafana Bafana star Relebohile Mofokeng linked with R280 million offers from European sides

Bafana Bafana star Relebohile Mofokeng linked with R280 million offers from European sides

12 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Cheslin Kolbe opens up about escaping gangsterism in Kraaifontein through rugby

Cheslin Kolbe opens up about escaping gangsterism in Kraaifontein through rugby

12 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

Who is Clovis Nienow? All about the Mexican reality star

Who is Clovis Nienow? All about the Mexican reality star

2 hours ago by Favour Adeaga

Which stores accept Identity cards for shopping in South Africa?

Which stores accept Identity cards for shopping in South Africa?

3 days ago by Alice Wabwile

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

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

a month 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

a month 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

a month 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

a month ago by Peris Walubengo

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Entertainment

Nollywood veteran Francis Duru dies at 57 after brief illness

Nollywood veteran Francis Duru dies at 57 after brief illness

an hour ago by Moroba Maepa

Thami Ndlala Explains Why His Foundation Pledged R9 Million for Public Legal Aid

Thami Ndlala Explains Why His Foundation Pledged R9 Million for Public Legal Aid

12 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Sonia Booth Returns to the Runway With Youngest Son After Difficult Divorce Battle

Sonia Booth Returns to the Runway With Youngest Son After Difficult Divorce Battle

13 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Collen Mashawana linked to influencer twins Siviwe and Aphelele amid dating rumours

Collen Mashawana linked to influencer twins Siviwe and Aphelele amid dating rumours

13 hours ago by Gloria Masia

'Isitha: The Enemy' bids farewell to Kere Nyawo as Malume Bulelani Sokhulu dies a hero

'Isitha: The Enemy' bids farewell to Kere Nyawo as Malume Bulelani Sokhulu dies a hero

14 hours ago by Moroba Maepa

Trevor Noah’s ‘Stoned Trump’ Impression Resurfaces, Leaving Fans in Stitches

Trevor Noah’s ‘Stoned Trump’ Impression Resurfaces, Leaving Fans in Stitches

14 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

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Editorial

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

10 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

23 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

23 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

27 days ago by Felix Imoh

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