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“What’s the address?”: YungEarn explores eerie abandoned hotel in Port Alfred, SA reacts

“What’s the address?”: YungEarn explores eerie abandoned hotel in Port Alfred, SA reacts

People

25 minutes ago

“Again this year?”: Excitement builds as SA prepares for spectacular lunar eclipse

South Africa

25 minutes ago

Marketing expert breaks down most expensive places to buy groceries in SA

South Africa

25 minutes ago

My sister mocked our cheap wedding cake — Then my husband handed her one last donut

Confessions

5 hours ago

My father’s final wish was to open his garage — Then my brother went pale

Confessions

5 hours ago

Lasizwe drops hilarious clues about next ‘Awkward Dates’ guest: "He's always fighting on some podcast"

Celebrities

6 hours ago

Miguel Cardoso makes refereeing claim after Mamelodi Sundowns beat AmaZulu

Football

6 hours ago

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Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma reacts after Julius Malema says Ramaphosa should’ve arrested June 30 leaders

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma reacts after Julius Malema says Ramaphosa should’ve arrested June 30 leaders

Jacinta MaNgbese Zuma questions Julius Malema's motives for wanting protestors arrested after his remarks in parliament amid the June 30 anti-immigration protests.

South Africa

15 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

New Apostolic Church Towerby destroyed by fire in Johannesburg South District

New Apostolic Church Towerby destroyed by fire in Johannesburg South District

South Africa

15 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Sol Phenduka reacts to Salif Keita’s SA show cancellation with a pun

Sol Phenduka reacts to Salif Keita’s SA show cancellation with a pun

Celebrities

16 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

SAFA CEO finally breaks silence on Vincent Tseka’s Bafana exit

SAFA CEO finally breaks silence on Vincent Tseka’s Bafana exit

Football

21 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

"Be safe out there": E-hailing driver makes daring escape with gun pointed at his head

"Be safe out there": E-hailing driver makes daring escape with gun pointed at his head

South Africa

22 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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Nhlanhla Lux clashes with Phakel'umthakathi in Soweto during heated spaza shop standoff, SA reacts

Nhlanhla Lux clashes with Phakel'umthakathi in Soweto during heated spaza shop standoff, SA reacts

South Africa

9 hours ago

Alberton rugby rocked by sudden death of young player and referee Duan Taylor

Rugby

15 hours ago

US pauses immigrant visa applications: what new changes mean for South Africans

Family and Relationships

17 hours ago

Springboks star rejects claims he and teammate were targeted by All Blacks at Ellis Park

Rugby

11 hours ago

South Africans divided over woman dressed as inmate does 'phara walk' inside Westville Prison

People

18 hours ago

Touching Joost van der Westhuizen throwback shared by son Jordan at Ellis Park

Rugby

19 hours ago

Kaizer Chiefs lose two players to PSL rival ahead of 2026/27 season

Football

8 hours ago

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

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

Education

15 hours ago

West Rand mom gets support after son, 13, suffers heart attack on cricket field

West Rand mom gets support after son, 13, suffers heart attack on cricket field

People

16 hours ago

“Looks really yummy”: Joburg content creator plugs Mzansi with business to start with R100

“Looks really yummy”: Joburg content creator plugs Mzansi with business to start with R100

Women Empowerment

21 hours ago

Woman compares drastic price difference for identical products over 10 years

Woman compares drastic price difference for identical products over 10 years

People

21 hours ago

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Who was Sigmond Galloway? All about Mahalia Jackson's ex-husband

Who was Sigmond Galloway? All about Mahalia Jackson's ex-husband

Celebrity biographies

18 hours ago by Alice Wabwile

Stuart Scharnick’s firearms seized by Political Killings Task Team after Madlanga Commission arrest

Stuart Scharnick’s firearms seized by Political Killings Task Team after Madlanga Commission arrest

South Africa

2 days ago by Byron Pillay

‘Not catastrophic’: Rassie Erasmus backs Springboks to fight back after All Blacks loss

‘Not catastrophic’: Rassie Erasmus backs Springboks to fight back after All Blacks loss

Rugby

2 days ago by Ncube Harrison

Rassie Erasmus refuses to sugarcoat Springboks' All Blacks humiliation

Rassie Erasmus refuses to sugarcoat Springboks' All Blacks humiliation

Rugby

2 days ago by Ncube Harrison

Du Toit pulls no punches after Springboks suffer painful All Blacks defeat

Du Toit pulls no punches after Springboks suffer painful All Blacks defeat

Rugby

2 days ago by Ncube Harrison

All Blacks suffer fresh injury blows as Rennie calls in reinforcements

All Blacks suffer fresh injury blows as Rennie calls in reinforcements

Rugby

a day ago by Ncube Harrison

South Africa

Attorney and police officer face fraud charges over widow's late husband's estate

Attorney and police officer face fraud charges over widow's late husband's estate

10 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Thoko Didiza survives motion of no confidence as 282 Members of Parliament vote against her removal

Thoko Didiza survives motion of no confidence as 282 Members of Parliament vote against her removal

10 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Cyril Ramaphosa’s name surfaces during Vusimuzi Matlala’s Madlanga Commission of Inquiry testimony

Cyril Ramaphosa’s name surfaces during Vusimuzi Matlala’s Madlanga Commission of Inquiry testimony

10 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Zimbabwean national’s testimony exposes alleged police links to organised crime

Zimbabwean national’s testimony exposes alleged police links to organised crime

10 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

SAPS cannot tell Parliament how many political killings were recorded since 2020

SAPS cannot tell Parliament how many political killings were recorded since 2020

11 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Geordin Hill-Lewis slams Firoz Cachalia over delay in granting metro police greater powers

Geordin Hill-Lewis slams Firoz Cachalia over delay in granting metro police greater powers

11 hours ago by Byron Pillay

South Africa

World

Ghana's government rejects MTN's GHS20 million donation for xenophobia attack victims

Ghana's government rejects MTN's GHS20 million donation for xenophobia attack victims

11 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Four South Africans missing after deadly floods hit Nepal-Tibet border

Four South Africans missing after deadly floods hit Nepal-Tibet border

14 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

South African man Marcell Meyer sentenced to 12 years in US prison for child sex abuse

South African man Marcell Meyer sentenced to 12 years in US prison for child sex abuse

18 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Donald Trump honours Dolly Parton, orders that US flags be lowered after country legend’s death

Donald Trump honours Dolly Parton, orders that US flags be lowered after country legend’s death

a day ago by Byron Pillay

"Respect nature": Violent wind gusts flip plane at Italian airport in terrifying Facebook video

"Respect nature": Violent wind gusts flip plane at Italian airport in terrifying Facebook video

a day ago by Jim Mohlala

Jetsetting in a Time of War and Conflict: My Dubai Experience

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Jetsetting in a Time of War and Conflict: My Dubai Experience

a day ago by Sibusisiwe Lwandle

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Education

Educator vents about unemployment driving people into teaching on Pieter Kriel podcast

Educator vents about unemployment driving people into teaching on Pieter Kriel podcast

5 days ago by Jim Mohlala

SA mom in America details US school enrolment process for families

SA mom in America details US school enrolment process for families

6 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Minerva High School teacher suspended after Alexandra learners protest sexual harassment allegations

Minerva High School teacher suspended after Alexandra learners protest sexual harassment allegations

7 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Crimson education expert warns grade 9 learners against the prestige subject trap

Crimson education expert warns grade 9 learners against the prestige subject trap

7 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

‘Everything can’t be free’: Mzansi divided as R4.2 billion shutdown hits major SA university

‘Everything can’t be free’: Mzansi divided as R4.2 billion shutdown hits major SA university

9 days ago by Jim Mohlala

“Are teachers nurses now?”: SA questions policy on teachers’ responsibility for pregnant learners

“Are teachers nurses now?”: SA questions policy on teachers’ responsibility for pregnant learners

9 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Education

Politics

BOSA targets 24 municipalities in 5 provinces ahead of November Local Government Elections

BOSA targets 24 municipalities in 5 provinces ahead of November Local Government Elections

9 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

DA supporter rises from grave in viral campaign video ahead of 4 November vote

DA supporter rises from grave in viral campaign video ahead of 4 November vote

17 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Prince Mokotedi accuses DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach of corrupt ties to Nathan Kirsh

Prince Mokotedi accuses DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach of corrupt ties to Nathan Kirsh

19 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma withdraws voice note attribution against Ronald Lamola

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma withdraws voice note attribution against Ronald Lamola

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

‘Reject them both’: Herman Mashaba takes aim at ANC and DA ahead of November elections

‘Reject them both’: Herman Mashaba takes aim at ANC and DA ahead of November elections

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

National Freedom Party labels Mbali Shinga an “attention seeker” after she threatens legal action

National Freedom Party labels Mbali Shinga an “attention seeker” after she threatens legal action

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Politics

People

I rejected a millionaire to marry my broke best friend — Then he revealed his secret

I rejected a millionaire to marry my broke best friend — Then he revealed his secret

7 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

“We’re in good hands”: SA fills with pride as SAPS officer accepts gym challenge in Facebook video

“We’re in good hands”: SA fills with pride as SAPS officer accepts gym challenge in Facebook video

9 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

Cape Town group surprises pensioners waiting in cold outside SASSA

Cape Town group surprises pensioners waiting in cold outside SASSA

10 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

“Looks delicious”: Simple buttermilk rusk recipe becomes an instant hit in Mzansi

“Looks delicious”: Simple buttermilk rusk recipe becomes an instant hit in Mzansi

10 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

“The DA is not dead”: Cemetery campaign video leaves Mzansi doing a double take

“The DA is not dead”: Cemetery campaign video leaves Mzansi doing a double take

11 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

“She was also a friend”: NSPCA mourns Annette Rademeyer after 25 years in animal welfare

“She was also a friend”: NSPCA mourns Annette Rademeyer after 25 years in animal welfare

11 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

People

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Business and Economy

“You now have to pay”: Gent discusses new charges for WhatsApp Business API users from October

“You now have to pay”: Gent discusses new charges for WhatsApp Business API users from October

17 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Remote work reality: South Africans have fewer job opportunities than other Africans

Remote work reality: South Africans have fewer job opportunities than other Africans

19 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Transnet puts Carlton Centre and 14 other SA properties up for sale

Transnet puts Carlton Centre and 14 other SA properties up for sale

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Opportunity for South Africans as SA ranks among top AI outsourcing hubs

Opportunity for South Africans as SA ranks among top AI outsourcing hubs

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Fuel prices set to rise? What South Africans need to know for September

Fuel prices set to rise? What South Africans need to know for September

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

South Africans seeking New Zealand residency should know about new salary rules for foreign worker

South Africans seeking New Zealand residency should know about new salary rules for foreign worker

5 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Business and Economy

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Sports

Relebohile Mofokeng reunites with former Pirates teammates in Europe

Relebohile Mofokeng reunites with former Pirates teammates in Europe

6 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Fernando da Cruz provides worrying update on Kaizer Chiefs' new signing

Fernando da Cruz provides worrying update on Kaizer Chiefs' new signing

7 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Fernando da Cruz gives verdict on Kaizer Chiefs' dropped points against Richards Bay

Fernando da Cruz gives verdict on Kaizer Chiefs' dropped points against Richards Bay

7 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Sir Billy Boston, Rugby League legend and first player knighted, dies at 92

Sir Billy Boston, Rugby League legend and first player knighted, dies at 92

10 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

John Smit has a warning for South Africans after All Blacks shock

John Smit has a warning for South Africans after All Blacks shock

11 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Rassie Erasmus questions World Rugby’s referee rule ahead of All Blacks Test

Rassie Erasmus questions World Rugby’s referee rule ahead of All Blacks Test

13 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Sports

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Updated LLB law requirements at Unisa: everything to know

Updated LLB law requirements at Unisa: everything to know

20 days ago by Rodah Mogeni

Is Thet Thinn really Jared Leto's girlfriend? Details you should know

Is Thet Thinn really Jared Leto's girlfriend? Details you should know

28 days ago by Favour Adeaga

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

a month ago by Jim Mohlala

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Entertainment

Zamani Mbatha Joins Star-Studded Cast in e.tv's 'Land of Mills & Money' Drama Series

Zamani Mbatha Joins Star-Studded Cast in e.tv's 'Land of Mills & Money' Drama Series

7 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Sol Rachilo buried after state funeral in Soweto at age 94

Sol Rachilo buried after state funeral in Soweto at age 94

7 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Debbie 'Storm' Clark, American Gladiators Star, Passes Away at 61 Amid Outpouring of Tributes

Debbie 'Storm' Clark, American Gladiators Star, Passes Away at 61 Amid Outpouring of Tributes

8 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

DJ Tira celebrates 50th birthday with star-studded Durban party

DJ Tira celebrates 50th birthday with star-studded Durban party

9 hours ago by Gloria Masia

Limpopo Boy's lover Matshidiso Matilda cashes in amid leaked video scandal

Limpopo Boy's lover Matshidiso Matilda cashes in amid leaked video scandal

9 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Zakes Bantwini and Nandi Madida's sweet dance video gets Mzansi talking about their marriage

Zakes Bantwini and Nandi Madida's sweet dance video gets Mzansi talking about their marriage

9 hours ago by Gloria Masia

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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

9 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

Why I stopped chasing the front page and started chasing the newsfeed

Why I stopped chasing the front page and started chasing the newsfeed

a month 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

a month ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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