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Taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni to be first witness in Vusimuzi Matlala trial on 25 charges

Taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni to be first witness in Vusimuzi Matlala trial on 25 charges

South Africa

10 minutes ago

Prince Kaybee claps back at ChrisExcel102 over adult creator collab suggestion

Celebrities

11 minutes ago

Cassper Nyovest celebrates Spotify removing 75 million spammy songs from platform: "Hambani"

Celebrities

38 minutes ago

“Wakanda accent”: ChatGPT’s isiXhosa voice attempt leaves Mzansi in stitches

People

41 minutes ago

Enhle Mbali's viral photo leaves Mzansi swooning over her stunning legs

Celebrities

46 minutes ago

FIFA urged to investigate SAFA election dispute before crucial September vote

Football

an hour ago

'Where is my son?' Mother's plea after teen vanishes at initiation school

South Africa

an hour ago

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Gayton McKenzie defends R1 million personal World Cup costs amid R31 million Taxpayer Backlash

Gayton McKenzie defends R1 million personal World Cup costs amid R31 million Taxpayer Backlash

Gayton McKenzie reveals over R1 million in personal World Cup travel costs, amid scrutiny of R31 million government spending and domestic athlete needs.

Politics

10 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Chidimma Adetshina attends Cape Town court as Mzansi calls for her deportation

Chidimma Adetshina attends Cape Town court as Mzansi calls for her deportation

Celebrities

8 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

2 children rescued after married SAPS officers found dead in Gqeberha murder-suicide

2 children rescued after married SAPS officers found dead in Gqeberha murder-suicide

South Africa

9 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

King Misuzulu pays lobola for fourth wife, sparks debate over behaviour in viral video

King Misuzulu pays lobola for fourth wife, sparks debate over behaviour in viral video

South Africa

11 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Dricus du Plessis’ huge payday after Usman victory disclosed

Dricus du Plessis’ huge payday after Usman victory disclosed

Sports

12 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

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Gayton’s Dricus du Plessis tribute sparks backlash as South Africans demand answers over R31 million bill

Gayton’s Dricus du Plessis tribute sparks backlash as South Africans demand answers over R31 million bill

Sports

10 hours ago

“My 40% tax gone”: SA umipressed with Gayton McKenzie’s FIFA World Cup spend breakdown

People

8 hours ago

Francois Venter walks away from rugby after a scary concussion forced him to rethink everything

Rugby

9 hours ago

Miss World South Africa 2026 winner's surname sparks nationality debate

Celebrities

7 hours ago

Vasti Spiller celebrates Dricus du Plessis' UFC comeback win as South Africans flood Instagram

Sports

11 hours ago

Somizi Mhlongo mocks Nonhle Thema's interview following explosive claims

Celebrities

7 hours ago

Rassie Erasmus reveals Handré Pollard injury as Springboks get timely Sacha boost

Rugby

8 hours ago

“Don't lie”: Boni Xaba slams ‘former teacher’ turned truck driver salary claims, sparks debate

“Don't lie”: Boni Xaba slams ‘former teacher’ turned truck driver salary claims, sparks debate

People

7 hours ago

DNA Christmas gift reveals hospital switched babies at birth 38 years ago

DNA Christmas gift reveals hospital switched babies at birth 38 years ago

Family and Relationships

9 hours ago

SA parents who refuse childhood vaccines could still face legal action, expert warns

SA parents who refuse childhood vaccines could still face legal action, expert warns

Family and Relationships

10 hours ago

Johannesburg street vendor earns up to R10,000 a month selling naartjies in traffic

Johannesburg street vendor earns up to R10,000 a month selling naartjies in traffic

Family and Relationships

10 hours ago

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Ernst Middendorp asks difficult questions after Jayden Adams’ death

Ernst Middendorp asks difficult questions after Jayden Adams’ death

Football

a day ago by Dzikamai Matara

Resurfaced video of Pearl Thusi defending Chidimma Adetshina trends amid Miss Nigeria's deportation fight

Resurfaced video of Pearl Thusi defending Chidimma Adetshina trends amid Miss Nigeria's deportation fight

Celebrities

a day ago by Jessica Gcaba

SAPS Crime Intelligence Colonel Ismael Dawood becomes fugitive after arrest warrant issued

SAPS Crime Intelligence Colonel Ismael Dawood becomes fugitive after arrest warrant issued

South Africa

3 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

“That looks incredible ”: Family’s stunning camping spot leaves Mzansi wanting to pack bags

“That looks incredible ”: Family’s stunning camping spot leaves Mzansi wanting to pack bags

People

3 days ago by Tendani Mungoni

England introduces newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy in landmark health study

England introduces newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy in landmark health study

Family and Relationships

2 days ago by Gloria Masia

Zimbabwean prophet sparks outrage with chilling 'prophecy' about Jacinta Ngobese Zuma

Zimbabwean prophet sparks outrage with chilling 'prophecy' about Jacinta Ngobese Zuma

Africa

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

South Africa

Emfuleni fleet manager Lerato Mpholo remanded in custody over municipal vehicle tender fraud

Emfuleni fleet manager Lerato Mpholo remanded in custody over municipal vehicle tender fraud

an hour ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Ramaphosa congratulates Andy Burnham as new UK prime minister, pledges stronger SA-UK ties

Ramaphosa congratulates Andy Burnham as new UK prime minister, pledges stronger SA-UK ties

2 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Julius Mkhwanazi and Witness K appear in court over R14.9m stone theft, case postponed

Julius Mkhwanazi and Witness K appear in court over R14.9m stone theft, case postponed

4 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

"They have potential": Mzansi debates why Durban, Joburg and PE trail Cape Town in tourism

"They have potential": Mzansi debates why Durban, Joburg and PE trail Cape Town in tourism

4 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

KZN Police issues warrant of arrest issued for businessman Thomas Getsemane

KZN Police issues warrant of arrest issued for businessman Thomas Getsemane

5 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

5 children killed in Sonderwater shack fire in Ikageng, second tragedy in 2 weeks

5 children killed in Sonderwater shack fire in Ikageng, second tragedy in 2 weeks

5 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

South Africa

World

South Africa to send rooibos seeds to the International Space Station in October

South Africa to send rooibos seeds to the International Space Station in October

an hour ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Zimbabwean Member of Parliament calls for 25,000 South Africans to be expelled from country

Zimbabwean Member of Parliament calls for 25,000 South Africans to be expelled from country

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani pays tribute to Nelson Mandela's enduring global legacy

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani pays tribute to Nelson Mandela's enduring global legacy

4 days ago by Byron Pillay

Liberia welcomes 17 repatriates from South Africa, Mzansi asks how many African nations were in SA

Liberia welcomes 17 repatriates from South Africa, Mzansi asks how many African nations were in SA

4 days ago by Byron Pillay

South Africa is the only African country eligible for Japan's eVisa in 2026

South Africa is the only African country eligible for Japan's eVisa in 2026

5 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Ghana President Mahama's resurfaced comment about countries expelling African nationals spark debate

Ghana President Mahama's resurfaced comment about countries expelling African nationals spark debate

5 days ago by Byron Pillay

World

US Asia Africa Europe

Education

"They'll still vote for Mnangagwa": Zimbabwe school turns away kids over unpaid fees in TikTok video

"They'll still vote for Mnangagwa": Zimbabwe school turns away kids over unpaid fees in TikTok video

a day ago by Jim Mohlala

Walter Sisulu University online application 2027: requirements and closing dates

Walter Sisulu University online application 2027: requirements and closing dates

11 days ago by Priscillah Mueni

Supplementary exams: All the important details you need to know

Supplementary exams: All the important details you need to know

11 days ago by Peris Walubengo

"SA uni standards are high": Mzansi reacts as gent rejected by local varsities gets into Harvard

"SA uni standards are high": Mzansi reacts as gent rejected by local varsities gets into Harvard

22 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Siviwe Gwarube threatens Tshwane with legal action after electricity disconnection

Siviwe Gwarube threatens Tshwane with legal action after electricity disconnection

25 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

"What an absolute star": Mzansi teen stuns nation with brilliant water project bound for Sweden

"What an absolute star": Mzansi teen stuns nation with brilliant water project bound for Sweden

26 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Education

Politics

Julius Malema rules out coalition with Democratic Alliance and Freedom Front Plus

Julius Malema rules out coalition with Democratic Alliance and Freedom Front Plus

7 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

'No xenophobia in SA': Malema calls out March and March for causing division in Africa

'No xenophobia in SA': Malema calls out March and March for causing division in Africa

12 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

'I let South Africans down': Minister Dina Pule speaks out on her controversial cabinet return

'I let South Africans down': Minister Dina Pule speaks out on her controversial cabinet return

4 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

AfriForum files PAIA request to probe BrainSAT procurement after Starlink rejection

AfriForum files PAIA request to probe BrainSAT procurement after Starlink rejection

4 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

"Just pack your stuff and go": Herman Mashaba reacts to viral video of Mozambican salon owner

"Just pack your stuff and go": Herman Mashaba reacts to viral video of Mozambican salon owner

4 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Papa Penny calls out Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba over anti- illegal immigration movement remark

Papa Penny calls out Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba over anti- illegal immigration movement remark

4 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Politics

People

Checkers and ShopRite now sell fibertime Internet vouchers for as little as R5 a day

Checkers and ShopRite now sell fibertime Internet vouchers for as little as R5 a day

2 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

“Take my shirt?” Young rugby star’s tough-love message after defeat wins SA hearts

“Take my shirt?” Young rugby star’s tough-love message after defeat wins SA hearts

2 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

“He loves it”: Johannesburg man makes morning coffee for his 15-year-old cheetah Zeus every day

“He loves it”: Johannesburg man makes morning coffee for his 15-year-old cheetah Zeus every day

2 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Western Cape municipality achieves rare 15-year clean audit streak

Western Cape municipality achieves rare 15-year clean audit streak

2 hours ago by Gloria Masia

Karooooo founder Zak Calisto rejoins South Africa's dollar-billionaire club

Karooooo founder Zak Calisto rejoins South Africa's dollar-billionaire club

3 hours ago by Gloria Masia

South African explores Vietnam for a day and the prices have Mzansi talking

South African explores Vietnam for a day and the prices have Mzansi talking

3 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

People

Women Empowerment Family and Relationships Confessions

Business and Economy

SAB pushes for inflation-linked alcohol tax as prices keep rising

SAB pushes for inflation-linked alcohol tax as prices keep rising

3 hours ago by Gloria Masia

South Africa proposes new BEE tax as experts signal end of current framework

South Africa proposes new BEE tax as experts signal end of current framework

10 hours ago by Gloria Masia

SA homeowners could pay up to R1,847 more monthly if repo rate rises in July

SA homeowners could pay up to R1,847 more monthly if repo rate rises in July

3 days ago by Gloria Masia

"Too expensive": SA reacts as FNB slaps business customers with huge fee for emailed bank statements

"Too expensive": SA reacts as FNB slaps business customers with huge fee for emailed bank statements

4 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Bad news for wallets as El Niño threatens higher prices for meat, bread and cereals

Bad news for wallets as El Niño threatens higher prices for meat, bread and cereals

4 days ago by Gloria Masia

SARB warns foreign property buyers of major rule change from 11 August

SARB warns foreign property buyers of major rule change from 11 August

5 days ago by Gloria Masia

Business and Economy

Energy Money Industry Technology Economy

Sports

Gugu Zulu remembered 10 years after tragic Mount Kilimanjaro death as daughter's letter breaks hearts

Gugu Zulu remembered 10 years after tragic Mount Kilimanjaro death as daughter's letter breaks hearts

an hour ago by Ncube Harrison

Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 as football mourns Ballon d’Or icon

Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 as football mourns Ballon d’Or icon

2 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Spain bank record prize money after beating Argentina in FIFA World Cup final

Spain bank record prize money after beating Argentina in FIFA World Cup final

4 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Proteas star Chloe Tryon heartbroken after losing her biggest supporter

Proteas star Chloe Tryon heartbroken after losing her biggest supporter

4 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Bafana Bafana World Cup hero Thapelo Maseko’s Sundowns future takes surprise turn

Bafana Bafana World Cup hero Thapelo Maseko’s Sundowns future takes surprise turn

5 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

From a life-threatening injury to tears in the green and gold

From a life-threatening injury to tears in the green and gold

6 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

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

18 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Meet Jody Glidden: Lisa Hochstein’s boyfriend and tech CEO

Meet Jody Glidden: Lisa Hochstein’s boyfriend and tech CEO

a month ago by Rodah Mogeni

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

a month 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

a month 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

a month 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

a month ago by Racheal Murimi

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Entertainment

Uncle Waffles called out for underwhelming dancing in viral video

Uncle Waffles called out for underwhelming dancing in viral video

an hour ago by Jessica Gcaba

Seputla Sebogodi's family in burial dispute with wife of 6 months

Seputla Sebogodi's family in burial dispute with wife of 6 months

2 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Here's How Much Ghetto Kids Will Get Paid After Performing With Shakira

Here's How Much Ghetto Kids Will Get Paid After Performing With Shakira

3 hours ago by Nicolette Marais

Kefilwe Mabote buys father a luxury Rolls Royce for his birthday, SA has questions

Kefilwe Mabote buys father a luxury Rolls Royce for his birthday, SA has questions

3 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

"Awsemhle!": Rorisang Grootboom captures hearts with her natural beauty

"Awsemhle!": Rorisang Grootboom captures hearts with her natural beauty

4 hours ago by Nicolette Marais

Gogo Maweni shows her twin sons' faces on their first birthday, Mzansi gushes

Gogo Maweni shows her twin sons' faces on their first birthday, Mzansi gushes

4 hours ago by Rina Mtshengu

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Editorial

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

7 days 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

7 days 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

17 days 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

21 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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