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Ntsiki Mazwai calls out fake pension grant headline: "The lies have started"

Ntsiki Mazwai calls out fake pension grant headline: "The lies have started"

Celebrities

29 seconds ago

“Poverty robs the poor of dignity”: Chaos erupts at Ugandan burial as mourners storm cooking pots

People

a minute ago

Minnie Dlamini sues MacG for R2.5M over personal hygiene remarks on podcast

Celebrities

21 minutes ago

Ferdinand Postma High School mourns learner Ruan Oberholzer’s death

People

29 minutes ago

"Mamogolo we country": Graduate recognises domestic worker’s support at her graduation, SA moved

People

31 minutes ago

"Campaign journalism": Kallie Kriel hits back after News24 exposes AfriForum’s Orania millions

South Africa

37 minutes ago

AmaZulu King backs Sandile Zungu in Safa election, commands KZN regions to vote for him

Football

39 minutes ago

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Chilling details emerge in Boksburg couple’s murders as accused denied knowing where they were

Chilling details emerge in Boksburg couple’s murders as accused denied knowing where they were

New details emerged about the deaths of Jessica Rabe and Yudistan Pillay, including what one of the murder accused initially told investigators about the pair.

South Africa

3 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Zulu King slams government over Durban SADC Summit snub

Zulu King slams government over Durban SADC Summit snub

South Africa

3 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

All Blacks dealt fresh injury headache after Springboks defeat

All Blacks dealt fresh injury headache after Springboks defeat

Rugby

3 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

SAWS warns Gauteng of more severe storms as flooding and flight diversions hit Johannesburg

SAWS warns Gauteng of more severe storms as flooding and flight diversions hit Johannesburg

South Africa

4 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Durban chef hailed as hero after rescuing woman from burning Durnan resturant

Durban chef hailed as hero after rescuing woman from burning Durnan resturant

South Africa

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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Missing Durban helicopter pilot Slade Thomas found safe after search

Missing Durban helicopter pilot Slade Thomas found safe after search

People

an hour ago

Take a look inside Handre Pollard and wife Marise's luxurious Pretoria mansion, Video

Rugby

14 hours ago

“Jumped straight into fire”: Taxi driver disciplines gent dancing on top of taxi

People

an hour ago

Tragic deaths of 2 Strandfontein learners confirmed by Western Cape Education Department

People

20 hours ago

Joe Sebanyoni resigns from all taxi industry leadership positions after Madlanga testimony

Politics

12 hours ago

Inside Springbok star Willie le Roux and wife Holly Clare’s beautiful Paarl mansion

Rugby

13 hours ago

Thobile Khumalo’s jealousy remark on 'Izingane Zesthembu' sparks heated debate

Celebrities

14 hours ago

"We call it ubuntu": Coolstorybru praises Ayakha Godlwana for rescuing gogo from Durban fire

"We call it ubuntu": Coolstorybru praises Ayakha Godlwana for rescuing gogo from Durban fire

People

2 hours ago

Meet Bongani Mthombeni, the accomplished Engineer expecting a baby with Matthew Booth

Meet Bongani Mthombeni, the accomplished Engineer expecting a baby with Matthew Booth

Celebrities

2 hours ago

SA man proposes to partner in retail store, Mzansi offers to help pay for wedding

SA man proposes to partner in retail store, Mzansi offers to help pay for wedding

Family and Relationships

2 hours ago

'This is rugby, not football!' Jean de Villiers slams Cam Roigard's 'diving'

'This is rugby, not football!' Jean de Villiers slams Cam Roigard's 'diving'

Rugby

3 hours ago

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Alicia Jali unveiled: The influential voice behind SABC News stories

Alicia Jali unveiled: The influential voice behind SABC News stories

Celebrity biographies

a day ago by Peris Walubengo

8 Batho Pele principles, implementation and impact to the community

8 Batho Pele principles, implementation and impact to the community

Facts and lifehacks

2 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Mfundi Vundla: From exile to icon, the man behind Generations' success story

Mfundi Vundla: From exile to icon, the man behind Generations' success story

Celebrity biographies

58 minutes ago by Peris Walubengo

Did you know Clayton Misoya speaks four languages? Unravel his diverse life and career!

Did you know Clayton Misoya speaks four languages? Unravel his diverse life and career!

Celebrity biographies

a day ago by Peris Walubengo

Best military and remedial schools for troubled youth in South Africa

Best military and remedial schools for troubled youth in South Africa

Facts and lifehacks

a day ago by Peris Walubengo

Discover Brümilda van Rensburg's journey: Icon of South African entertainment

Discover Brümilda van Rensburg's journey: Icon of South African entertainment

Facts and lifehacks

2 days ago by Favour Adeaga

South Africa

SA military officers in Cuba allegedly pressured to hand over cash donations by Brigadier-General

SA military officers in Cuba allegedly pressured to hand over cash donations by Brigadier-General

51 minutes ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Congolese national’s death threat against Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma in viral video sparks outrage online

Congolese national’s death threat against Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma in viral video sparks outrage online

an hour ago by Byron Pillay

Phakelumthakathi laughs off Julius Malema’s R4,500 pension grant promise

Phakelumthakathi laughs off Julius Malema’s R4,500 pension grant promise

an hour ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Akademia campus near Pretoria sparks land rush, but experts warn of property bubble

Akademia campus near Pretoria sparks land rush, but experts warn of property bubble

2 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

COSATU calls for fuel levy relief after September 2026 petrol and diesel hikes

COSATU calls for fuel levy relief after September 2026 petrol and diesel hikes

17 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Jessica Rabe: Family shares heartbreak after Boksburg murder leaves them with more questions

Jessica Rabe: Family shares heartbreak after Boksburg murder leaves them with more questions

a day ago by Byron Pillay

South Africa

World

US extends AGOA trade deal to 2028, securing duty-free access for sub-Saharan Africa

US extends AGOA trade deal to 2028, securing duty-free access for sub-Saharan Africa

3 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Miracle rescue: 2 workers pulled alive from Nepal tunnel after 9 days

Miracle rescue: 2 workers pulled alive from Nepal tunnel after 9 days

3 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Mzansi reacts to South African queens and princesses’ Israel visit

Mzansi reacts to South African queens and princesses’ Israel visit

3 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

“Funny till it’s not”: Humanoid robot fights back after man pushes it, sparking concern

“Funny till it’s not”: Humanoid robot fights back after man pushes it, sparking concern

3 days ago by Jim Mohlala

US slams Durban conference as platform for antisemitism, South Africans fire back

US slams Durban conference as platform for antisemitism, South Africans fire back

3 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Kenya’s President orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses, SA debates decision

Kenya’s President orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses, SA debates decision

4 days ago by Byron Pillay

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Education

VUT late application 2027: dates, courses, forms, fees, prospectus, contacts

VUT late application 2027: dates, courses, forms, fees, prospectus, contacts

4 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Hilton College partners with SGU to open new medical school path for SA students

Hilton College partners with SGU to open new medical school path for SA students

4 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

GDE admissions for 2027: Step-by-step guide to online application

GDE admissions for 2027: Step-by-step guide to online application

5 days ago by Favour Adeaga

SANZAF bursary application 2027: All you need to know

SANZAF bursary application 2027: All you need to know

5 days ago by Alice Wabwile

Motheo TVET College online application, courses, fees, status check, requirements

Motheo TVET College online application, courses, fees, status check, requirements

5 days ago by Ruth Gitonga

SA schools face 4 major rule changes under new Bela Act regulations

SA schools face 4 major rule changes under new Bela Act regulations

11 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Education

Politics

Ntsiki Mazwai calls for Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma's arrest following violent March and March protest

Ntsiki Mazwai calls for Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma's arrest following violent March and March protest

2 days ago by Moroba Moroeng

IFP demands PKTT intervention after two councillor candidates are killed in KZN

IFP demands PKTT intervention after two councillor candidates are killed in KZN

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

ANC risks losing 181 candidates over IEC system glitch ahead of municipal elections

ANC risks losing 181 candidates over IEC system glitch ahead of municipal elections

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Western Cape High Court orders former MKP MP France Mfiki to vacate state property by 30 September

Western Cape High Court orders former MKP MP France Mfiki to vacate state property by 30 September

3 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

ActionSA's Xolani Khumalo uncovers drug stash in wall during Sizokthola bust in Ekurhuleni

ActionSA's Xolani Khumalo uncovers drug stash in wall during Sizokthola bust in Ekurhuleni

5 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

“Attention-seeking”: Dudu Zuma-Sambudla called out over ANC and EFF regalia

“Attention-seeking”: Dudu Zuma-Sambudla called out over ANC and EFF regalia

5 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Politics

People

“Courage doesn’t look powerful”: SA woman opens up about starting over in Australia at 49

“Courage doesn’t look powerful”: SA woman opens up about starting over in Australia at 49

an hour ago by Nerissa Naidoo

I got a nose job after years of bullying — Then I came home to find every mirror gone

I got a nose job after years of bullying — Then I came home to find every mirror gone

11 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

We flew on a make-a-wish trip for my ill son — Then the pilot revealed a secret

We flew on a make-a-wish trip for my ill son — Then the pilot revealed a secret

12 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

“A proper initiation”: UK woman blown away by her first Springboks game at FNB Stadium in Soweto

“A proper initiation”: UK woman blown away by her first Springboks game at FNB Stadium in Soweto

13 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Foreign woman reportedly found at Pretoria SASSA office with suspected fake SA ID

Foreign woman reportedly found at Pretoria SASSA office with suspected fake SA ID

14 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

I found my mom's long-lost twin — Then we discovered a heartbreaking family secret

I found my mom's long-lost twin — Then we discovered a heartbreaking family secret

16 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

People

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Business and Economy

“They’re different stores”: Checkers vs Woolworths: Battle for SA’s higher-income shoppers heats up

“They’re different stores”: Checkers vs Woolworths: Battle for SA’s higher-income shoppers heats up

a day ago by Jim Mohlala

Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs as global competition hits hard

Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs as global competition hits hard

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Miss SA 2008 Tatum Keshwar-Wheatley hit with R3 million fine and 20-year industry ban

Miss SA 2008 Tatum Keshwar-Wheatley hit with R3 million fine and 20-year industry ban

2 days ago by Moroba Moroeng

‘It is livable’: Decent monthly salary to live comfortably in Durban sparks debate

‘It is livable’: Decent monthly salary to live comfortably in Durban sparks debate

3 days ago by Jim Mohlala

SARS warns South Africans: Your bank account could be targeted over unpaid tax debt

SARS warns South Africans: Your bank account could be targeted over unpaid tax debt

4 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Free electricity for pensioners: What Joburg, Durban, Cape Town and Pretoria offer

Free electricity for pensioners: What Joburg, Durban, Cape Town and Pretoria offer

5 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Business and Economy

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Sports

Springboks get a hero’s welcome in Baltimore before All Blacks showdown

Springboks get a hero’s welcome in Baltimore before All Blacks showdown

49 minutes ago by Ncube Harrison

‘Who is giving them that?’: Robert Marawa reacts to Mantashe’s grant question

‘Who is giving them that?’: Robert Marawa reacts to Mantashe’s grant question

2 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

‘It Really Puts Things in Perspective’: Lood de Jager Reveals Harrowing Heart Battle

‘It Really Puts Things in Perspective’: Lood de Jager Reveals Harrowing Heart Battle

3 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Why returning to Orlando Pirates could be the best move for this Bafana Bafana star

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Why returning to Orlando Pirates could be the best move for this Bafana Bafana star

11 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Fernando da Cruz raises concerns despite Kaizer Chiefs’ win over Siwelele

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Fernando da Cruz raises concerns despite Kaizer Chiefs’ win over Siwelele

11 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Mosimane appointment questioned after SAFA named him as Hugo Broos’ replacement

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Mosimane appointment questioned after SAFA named him as Hugo Broos’ replacement

11 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

Who is Vicente Fernández Jr.'s wife? All about his love life

Who is Vicente Fernández Jr.'s wife? All about his love life

10 hours ago by Ruth Gitonga

Emi Canyn's age, children, divorce, net worth, what happened to her?

Emi Canyn's age, children, divorce, net worth, what happened to her?

16 hours ago by Sheila Kamau

Who is Vele Manenje? Inside the personal life and career of the celebrated actress

Who is Vele Manenje? Inside the personal life and career of the celebrated actress

16 hours ago by Sharon Boit

Who are the Island Boys? Exploring their roots, net worth, and family drama

Who are the Island Boys? Exploring their roots, net worth, and family drama

21 hours ago by Lynn Kandie

Who is Mariah Morse? Meet former Matt Rife’s girlfriend and fitness model

Who is Mariah Morse? Meet former Matt Rife’s girlfriend and fitness model

a day ago by Favour Adeaga

Who is Jared Toller? All about Constance Nunes' ex-husband

Who is Jared Toller? All about Constance Nunes' ex-husband

a day ago by Rodah Mogeni

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Entertainment

Pregnant Jelly Babie performs in the cold as Mzansi says, “Job ke job”

Pregnant Jelly Babie performs in the cold as Mzansi says, “Job ke job”

51 minutes ago by Gloria Masia

Tol A$S Mo’s erratic TikTok Live leaves Mzansi asking, “He's embarrassing himself”

Tol A$S Mo’s erratic TikTok Live leaves Mzansi asking, “He's embarrassing himself”

an hour ago by Gloria Masia

Ciara announces pregnancy with Russell Wilson in heartwarming family video

Ciara announces pregnancy with Russell Wilson in heartwarming family video

an hour ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Leon Schuster Confirms Netflix Deal Despite Ongoing Back Injury Recovery

Leon Schuster Confirms Netflix Deal Despite Ongoing Back Injury Recovery

an hour ago by Jessica Gcaba

Dawn Thandeka King Moved to Tears at King Mzilikazi Commemoration in Zimbabwe

Dawn Thandeka King Moved to Tears at King Mzilikazi Commemoration in Zimbabwe

13 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

"I'll be in a wheelchair": Leon Schuster lands Netflix movie deal despite back injury

"I'll be in a wheelchair": Leon Schuster lands Netflix movie deal despite back injury

16 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

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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

20 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

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