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“This is sad”: Mamelodi tuckshop owner allegedly closes after extortionists demand a share

“This is sad”: Mamelodi tuckshop owner allegedly closes after extortionists demand a share

People

21 minutes ago

Pearl Thusi and Zolisa Xaluva's chemistry at Netflix event has Mzansi talking

Celebrities

26 minutes ago

St Anne's Diocesan College announces 2027 student leaders in emotional ceremony

Women Empowerment

33 minutes ago

Donald Trump promises $5,000 payout to Americans if Republicans win midterms

US

49 minutes ago

From Kaizer Chiefs to Old Trafford: South African Defender Aiden McCarthy Makes Manchester United History

Football

52 minutes ago

“This is insane”: Cool Story Bru breaks down new iPhone costs in SA vs other countries

Cars and Tech

57 minutes ago

South Africa's weekend weather: Warmer Sunday sets up ideal conditions for outdoor plans

South Africa

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Police form human barricade in Durban to separate immigration protesters from foreign nationals

Police form human barricade in Durban to separate immigration protesters from foreign nationals

Durban police separated anti-illegal immigration protesters from foreign nationals on Moore Road as March and March vows weekly protests until government acts.

South Africa

19 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Edward Madiba recaptured after escaping Rooigrond Prison, citizens question whether he had a plan

Edward Madiba recaptured after escaping Rooigrond Prison, citizens question whether he had a plan

South Africa

19 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Zoë Modiga and BandaBanda in bitter dispute over 'Thula' remix by Culoe De Song

Zoë Modiga and BandaBanda in bitter dispute over 'Thula' remix by Culoe De Song

Celebrities

20 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

North West woman's R2 million medical negligence lawsuit against doctor cleared for trial

North West woman's R2 million medical negligence lawsuit against doctor cleared for trial

South Africa

23 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

All Blacks Coach Sends Strong Message to Referees Ahead of Springboks Clash

All Blacks Coach Sends Strong Message to Referees Ahead of Springboks Clash

Rugby

a day ago by Ncube Harrison

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"That's wonderful": Discontinued chocolate makes surprise comeback at Checkers stores, SA reacts

"That's wonderful": Discontinued chocolate makes surprise comeback at Checkers stores, SA reacts

People

21 hours ago

Joshlin Smith search team finds new evidence in Saldanha Bay dunes 2 years on

South Africa

15 hours ago

DNA testing underway in search for six South Africans missing after Nepal floods

Asia

17 hours ago

Jasper Wiese reveals tense atmosphere on Springboks and All Blacks’ shared charter flight

Rugby

16 hours ago

84-year-old SA woman in Zimbabwe searches for family she lost touch with decades ago

People

13 hours ago

South African cyclist’s frightening cobra encounter caught on camera

People

23 hours ago

Top 5 jobs SA employers are struggling to fill revealed in new survey

People

an hour ago

"She was beautiful": 27-year-old Finnish influencer dies under anaesthesia for cosmetic surgery

"She was beautiful": 27-year-old Finnish influencer dies under anaesthesia for cosmetic surgery

People

19 hours ago

‘They know’: Naas Botha identifies All Blacks’ big problem ahead of Baltimore decider

‘They know’: Naas Botha identifies All Blacks’ big problem ahead of Baltimore decider

Rugby

21 hours ago

NATIONAL CHILDREN'S THEATRE PRESENTS: DISNEY'S DARE TO DREAM JR

NATIONAL CHILDREN'S THEATRE PRESENTS: DISNEY'S DARE TO DREAM JR

Music

21 hours ago

Wandi Ndlovu's swimsuit video sparks backlash amid ongoing murder case

Wandi Ndlovu's swimsuit video sparks backlash amid ongoing murder case

Celebrities

23 hours ago

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Noxolo Grootboom: Celebrating the icon behind South Africa's heartfelt broadcasts

Noxolo Grootboom: Celebrating the icon behind South Africa's heartfelt broadcasts

Facts and lifehacks

a day ago by Priscillah Mueni

Top 10 most valuable South African coins (with images and infographic)

Top 10 most valuable South African coins (with images and infographic)

Top Lists

a day ago by Maryn Blignaut

Temporary drivers licence South Africa: All you need to know

Temporary drivers licence South Africa: All you need to know

Facts and lifehacks

a day ago by Alice Wabwile

Is Lerato Mbele married? Her relationship history and marriage to Rudy Roberts

Is Lerato Mbele married? Her relationship history and marriage to Rudy Roberts

Celebrity biographies

2 days ago by Maryn Blignaut

Inside Tina Jaxa's journey: From heartbreak to new love and bold decisions

Inside Tina Jaxa's journey: From heartbreak to new love and bold decisions

Facts and lifehacks

2 days ago by Priscillah Mueni

Annelisa Weiland says goodbye to Hilda: What's next for the beloved actress?

Annelisa Weiland says goodbye to Hilda: What's next for the beloved actress?

Celebrity biographies

3 hours ago by Peris Walubengo

South Africa

“It’s the diversity for me”: Flash mob at SA mall lights up TikTok

“It’s the diversity for me”: Flash mob at SA mall lights up TikTok

10 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma demands deportation of Congolese nationals at Durban protest

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma demands deportation of Congolese nationals at Durban protest

10 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Geordin Hill-Lewis calls on President Cyril Ramaphosa to censure Pemmy Majodina over outburst

Geordin Hill-Lewis calls on President Cyril Ramaphosa to censure Pemmy Majodina over outburst

10 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Ella Gandhi, 86, joins human shield for Congolese refugees as Durban protest turns violent

Ella Gandhi, 86, joins human shield for Congolese refugees as Durban protest turns violent

11 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

AfriForum demands Pemmy Majodina's dismissal after outburst at disabled community member

AfriForum demands Pemmy Majodina's dismissal after outburst at disabled community member

12 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Viral video of residents looting liquor truck in Mfuleni sparks outrage in South Africa

Viral video of residents looting liquor truck in Mfuleni sparks outrage in South Africa

13 hours ago by Byron Pillay

South Africa

World

“It’s missing something”: Drone display recreates Twin Towers in honour of 9/11

“It’s missing something”: Drone display recreates Twin Towers in honour of 9/11

12 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

South African refugee dies by suicide just months after moving to US

South African refugee dies by suicide just months after moving to US

12 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s birthday declared public holiday, critics question his move

President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s birthday declared public holiday, critics question his move

14 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

"Shut it down": Former Anthropic employee warns AI has more than 10% chance of killing all humans

"Shut it down": Former Anthropic employee warns AI has more than 10% chance of killing all humans

15 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

"We are not South Africa": Kenyan warns citizens against attacking foreigners

"We are not South Africa": Kenyan warns citizens against attacking foreigners

20 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

175-year-old Indian temple collapses into the Ganges River in West Bengal

175-year-old Indian temple collapses into the Ganges River in West Bengal

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

World

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Education

“A Degree means nothing”: Mzansi AI engineer breaks down private university job placement data

“A Degree means nothing”: Mzansi AI engineer breaks down private university job placement data

15 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

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

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

8 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

8 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

9 days ago by Favour Adeaga

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

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

9 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

15 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Education

Politics

SA government lacks updated data on land owned by foreign nationals, minister admits

SA government lacks updated data on land owned by foreign nationals, minister admits

12 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Cyril Ramaphosa defends ANC’s ability to lead amid growing electoral pressure

Cyril Ramaphosa defends ANC’s ability to lead amid growing electoral pressure

22 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

MK Party names Apostle Mxolisi Phakathi as eThekwini mayoral candidate after internal purge

MK Party names Apostle Mxolisi Phakathi as eThekwini mayoral candidate after internal purge

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Patriotic Alliance's Kenny Kunene makes municipal debt relief promise ahead of elections

Patriotic Alliance's Kenny Kunene makes municipal debt relief promise ahead of elections

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

DA files papers before Electoral Court to oppose ANC’s bid to field candidates after missed deadline

DA files papers before Electoral Court to oppose ANC’s bid to field candidates after missed deadline

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Herman Mashaba says Helen Zille cannot win Joburg without Soweto

Herman Mashaba says Helen Zille cannot win Joburg without Soweto

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Politics

People

ANC supporter installs life-sized Cyril Ramaphosa cutouts at his home

ANC supporter installs life-sized Cyril Ramaphosa cutouts at his home

an hour ago by Rutendo Masasi

"You're doing the most": SA teacher in South Korea attempts to read learners' Korean names, SA wowed

"You're doing the most": SA teacher in South Korea attempts to read learners' Korean names, SA wowed

an hour ago by Bongiwe Mati

Takealot driver left speechless after BI Phakathi gives him money

Takealot driver left speechless after BI Phakathi gives him money

an hour ago by Rutendo Masasi

Woman sparks debate after burning her human hairr wigs to embrace natural hair

Woman sparks debate after burning her human hairr wigs to embrace natural hair

an hour ago by Rutendo Masasi

SA jokes Chinese group eats pap for the 1st time (video)

SA jokes Chinese group eats pap for the 1st time (video)

an hour ago by Rutendo Masasi

Mzansi melts over SA girl Mihlali as family’s reaction steals the spotlight

Mzansi melts over SA girl Mihlali as family’s reaction steals the spotlight

2 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

People

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Business and Economy

Richemont appoints Anton Rupert as Non-Executive co-deputy Chairperson

Richemont appoints Anton Rupert as Non-Executive co-deputy Chairperson

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

“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

5 days 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

6 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

6 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

7 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

8 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Business and Economy

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Sports

Rassie Erasmus’ remarkable Springbok journey reaches a major milestone in Baltimore

Rassie Erasmus’ remarkable Springbok journey reaches a major milestone in Baltimore

8 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Tragedy as rugby youngster dies unexpectedly, forcing club to cancel weekend matches

Tragedy as rugby youngster dies unexpectedly, forcing club to cancel weekend matches

9 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Jake White reveals Dave Rennie’s All Blacks plan that gave the Springboks a scare

Jake White reveals Dave Rennie’s All Blacks plan that gave the Springboks a scare

9 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Former Springboks star issues stern warning to All Blacks before Baltimore clash

Former Springboks star issues stern warning to All Blacks before Baltimore clash

9 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Springbok legends reign supreme after beating Bafana Bafana greats in TWH Legends Cup

Springbok legends reign supreme after beating Bafana Bafana greats in TWH Legends Cup

9 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

All Blacks demand referee action over breakdown infringements ahead of Springboks Test

All Blacks demand referee action over breakdown infringements ahead of Springboks Test

10 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Sports

Rugby Football

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Everything to know about Tyler Reddick's girlfriend, Alexa DeLeon

Everything to know about Tyler Reddick's girlfriend, Alexa DeLeon

3 hours ago by Tshepiso Ntombela

Inside Sharelle Rosado's Journey: From army veteran to real estate star

Inside Sharelle Rosado's Journey: From army veteran to real estate star

4 hours ago by Bennett Yates

Who is Thabo Mkhabela? Discover the life behind the Skeem Saam star

Who is Thabo Mkhabela? Discover the life behind the Skeem Saam star

4 hours ago by Priscillah Mueni

Who is Sarah McLachlan's partner? Her love life and dating history

Who is Sarah McLachlan's partner? Her love life and dating history

4 hours ago by Ruth Gitonga

The truth about Don Lemon's first wife: who is Stephanie Ortiz?

The truth about Don Lemon's first wife: who is Stephanie Ortiz?

5 hours ago by Bennett Yates

All about Marumo Gallants players' salaries per month in 2026

All about Marumo Gallants players' salaries per month in 2026

5 hours ago by Bennett Yates

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Entertainment

Rosemary Zimu-Mngani and former '7de Laan' star lead Netflix's 'How To Ruin Diwali: Meet The Parents'

Rosemary Zimu-Mngani and former '7de Laan' star lead Netflix's 'How To Ruin Diwali: Meet The Parents'

8 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Nandi Madida celebrates international award nomination: "What an honour"

Nandi Madida celebrates international award nomination: "What an honour"

10 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Ayanda Thabethe Celebrates Son Enzo's 3rd Birthday at Bounce South Africa

Ayanda Thabethe Celebrates Son Enzo's 3rd Birthday at Bounce South Africa

11 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Sweet Guluva lands acting role on popular SABC1 show, Fans celebrate: "We can't wait to see him tomorrow"

Sweet Guluva lands acting role on popular SABC1 show, Fans celebrate: "We can't wait to see him tomorrow"

12 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Nonhle Thema and Lookalike Daughter Turn Heads During Glamorous Getaway

Nonhle Thema and Lookalike Daughter Turn Heads During Glamorous Getaway

13 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Naledi Aphiwe loses YouTube channel with over 120 million views weeks before new EP

Naledi Aphiwe loses YouTube channel with over 120 million views weeks before new EP

13 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

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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

24 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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