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Nasty C and Tellaman admit they still fear their music may miss the mark

Nasty C and Tellaman admit they still fear their music may miss the mark

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8 minutes ago

Woman finds dupe for R3,000 designer perfume for much cheaper

People

10 minutes ago

Wits Registrar Carol Crosley gets emotional farewell after nearly 30 years of service

People

13 minutes ago

Rugby world in mourning after star collapses and dies during training

Rugby

20 minutes ago

ActionSA Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate Xolani Khumalo outlines job creation plan

South Africa

27 minutes ago

Sol Phenduka Questions Cat Matlala's Legal Trust Amid Viral Courtroom Incident

Celebrities

29 minutes ago

2 armed robbery suspects die in vehicle crash after violent robbery

South Africa

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South Africa gets extra public holiday in 2026 as President Ramaphosa declares election day

South Africa gets extra public holiday in 2026 as President Ramaphosa declares election day

President Cyril Ramaphosa declares 4 November 2026 a public holiday for local government elections, amid rising candidate nominations and legal challenges.

South Africa

an hour ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo allegedly underwent five procedures before death, Thai clinic under investigation

Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo allegedly underwent five procedures before death, Thai clinic under investigation

People

an hour ago by Moroba Moroeng

Tiffany Meek: Leaked messages allegedly show murder accused gad secret cellphone in prison

Tiffany Meek: Leaked messages allegedly show murder accused gad secret cellphone in prison

South Africa

an hour ago by Byron Pillay

Couple found dead in Musgrave flat: Pre-trial set four years after tragedy

Couple found dead in Musgrave flat: Pre-trial set four years after tragedy

South Africa

2 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Northern Cape fire danger soars as WMO warns heatwaves and wildfires could worsen air quality

Northern Cape fire danger soars as WMO warns heatwaves and wildfires could worsen air quality

South Africa

3 hours ago by Byron Pillay

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Obren Motswane’s MAFS Mzansi exit sends fans digging into Laurinda Mabunda’s career

Obren Motswane’s MAFS Mzansi exit sends fans digging into Laurinda Mabunda’s career

Celebrities

14 hours ago

Family of missing Krugersdorp teen Rikus Kylander renews appeal 9 months on

People

15 hours ago

Joost van der Westhuizen’s daughter Kylie turns heads as mum Amor Vittone shares stunning Paris photos

Rugby

17 hours ago

Miguel Cardoso addresses Sundowns recognition after Champions League win

Football

15 hours ago

‘We are home’: Springboks greeted by incredible scenes In Baltimore

Rugby

21 hours ago

Sizwe Dhlomo weighs in on Cat Matlala’s lawyer Annelene Van den Heever’s safety after courtroom clash

Celebrities

11 hours ago

Amo Chidi Celebrates Graduation from Theological Seminary with Family by Her Side

Celebrities

16 hours ago

Nedbank IMC has announced Sheldon Tatchell, CEO and Founder of Legends Co as a speaker for its 2026 conference

Nedbank IMC has announced Sheldon Tatchell, CEO and Founder of Legends Co as a speaker for its 2026 conference

South Africa

25 minutes ago

26-year-old home owner lists blunders she made as 1st-time property buyers

26-year-old home owner lists blunders she made as 1st-time property buyers

People

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Grace Mondlana opens up about heartbreaking loss of puppy Bella

Grace Mondlana opens up about heartbreaking loss of puppy Bella

Celebrities

an hour ago

Dave Rennie’s New Scrum Warning Has Springboks Fans Talking

Dave Rennie’s New Scrum Warning Has Springboks Fans Talking

Rugby

2 hours ago

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Unmasking Vusi Khekhe: The 'Number 1 Tsotsi' sentenced to 30 years for murder and extortion claims

Unmasking Vusi Khekhe: The 'Number 1 Tsotsi' sentenced to 30 years for murder and extortion claims

Celebrity biographies

a day ago by Jedidah Tabalia

Xolani Gwala: Celebrated media personality's battle with cancer and his inspiring comeback

Xolani Gwala: Celebrated media personality's battle with cancer and his inspiring comeback

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a day 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

2 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Discover Carol Bouwer's journey: How Edward's support shapes her success

Discover Carol Bouwer's journey: How Edward's support shapes her success

Celebrity biographies

a day ago by Priscillah Mueni

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

15 hours 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

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17 hours ago by Priscillah Mueni

South Africa

IMC: 90% of 80,000 foreign nationals processed for deportation entered SA illegally

IMC: 90% of 80,000 foreign nationals processed for deportation entered SA illegally

an hour ago by Tebogo Mokwena

“Never heard of these”: SA gent breaks down SA’s 5 most expensive private schools for 2026

“Never heard of these”: SA gent breaks down SA’s 5 most expensive private schools for 2026

11 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

“Must visit this”: Gauteng sneaker warehouse with 60% off stun SA in TikTok video

“Must visit this”: Gauteng sneaker warehouse with 60% off stun SA in TikTok video

13 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

Nhlanhla Lux confronted and attacked by crowd in Soweto over spaza shop remarks

Nhlanhla Lux confronted and attacked by crowd in Soweto over spaza shop remarks

14 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Fikile Mbalula says ANC leadership will be judged by 2026 election performance, South Africans react

Fikile Mbalula says ANC leadership will be judged by 2026 election performance, South Africans react

14 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Gauteng ranked SA's carjacking hotspot as new SAPS data splits Mzansi

Gauteng ranked SA's carjacking hotspot as new SAPS data splits Mzansi

14 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

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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

13 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

"Do not travel to Libya for any reason": US issues highest-level travel warning for African country

"Do not travel to Libya for any reason": US issues highest-level travel warning for African country

13 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

NASA reveals rare early detection of an asteroid before it hit near Western Australia and Bali

NASA reveals rare early detection of an asteroid before it hit near Western Australia and Bali

17 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Thailand cuts visa-free stay for South Africans in September 2026

Thailand cuts visa-free stay for South Africans in September 2026

18 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"The stranger risked his life": Supermarket worker saves toddler from oncoming traffic in Mexico

"The stranger risked his life": Supermarket worker saves toddler from oncoming traffic in Mexico

19 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Second-hand smoke kills 1.66 million people as billions remain exposed

Second-hand smoke kills 1.66 million people as billions remain exposed

23 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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

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

6 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

6 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

7 days ago by Favour Adeaga

SANZAF bursary application 2027: All you need to know

SANZAF bursary application 2027: All you need to know

7 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

7 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

13 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Education

Politics

Fikile Mbalula accuses Floyd Shivambu of “snitching” to the IEC over ANC's candidate lists

Fikile Mbalula accuses Floyd Shivambu of “snitching” to the IEC over ANC's candidate lists

12 hours ago by Byron Pillay

IFP candidate James Mabaso shot dead at home in Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal

IFP candidate James Mabaso shot dead at home in Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal

13 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

EFF takes direct aim at ANC in fiery new election campaign ad

EFF takes direct aim at ANC in fiery new election campaign ad

17 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Ian Cameron opens criminal case at Paarl SAPS over injuries to police dog

Ian Cameron opens criminal case at Paarl SAPS over injuries to police dog

20 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Floyd Shivambu vows to erase Soweto’s Eskom debt if Afrika Mayibuye wins Johannesburg, SA debates

Floyd Shivambu vows to erase Soweto’s Eskom debt if Afrika Mayibuye wins Johannesburg, SA debates

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Ramaphosa ties woman's shoelaces at Denel aerospace visit, video goes viral

Ramaphosa ties woman's shoelaces at Denel aerospace visit, video goes viral

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Politics

People

Middelburg woman turns firewood into charcoal business, Mzansi celebrates her hustle

Middelburg woman turns firewood into charcoal business, Mzansi celebrates her hustle

an hour ago by Tendani Mungoni

"That was brilliant": Cape Town firefighter entertains children with lively war cry chant, SA moved

"That was brilliant": Cape Town firefighter entertains children with lively war cry chant, SA moved

an hour ago by Bongiwe Mati

"It was God": Durban teacher refuses a R50k reward after finding a missing SAAF pilot

"It was God": Durban teacher refuses a R50k reward after finding a missing SAAF pilot

an hour ago by Nerissa Naidoo

100-year-old granny’s age chat leaves Mzansi charmed in viral TikTok video

100-year-old granny’s age chat leaves Mzansi charmed in viral TikTok video

2 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

“We're super proud”: Romanda Hombir speaks about plans for Miss World Africa title

“We're super proud”: Romanda Hombir speaks about plans for Miss World Africa title

10 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

“Oh, this is beautiful”: Violin spin of 'Nkalakatha' impressed Mzansi in TikTok video

“Oh, this is beautiful”: Violin spin of 'Nkalakatha' impressed Mzansi in TikTok video

11 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

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

3 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

4 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

4 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

5 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

6 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

7 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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Sports

SAFA confirms venue for Pitso Mosimane’s first Bafana Bafana game as tickets go on sale

SAFA confirms venue for Pitso Mosimane’s first Bafana Bafana game as tickets go on sale

an hour ago by Dzikamai Matara

Rassie Erasmus drops big Pollard return news as Springboks eye All Blacks Trophy in Baltimore

Rassie Erasmus drops big Pollard return news as Springboks eye All Blacks Trophy in Baltimore

an hour ago by Ncube Harrison

Kaizer Chiefs advised to sign top striker from Premier League rivals

Kaizer Chiefs advised to sign top striker from Premier League rivals

11 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Fernando da Cruz gives update on Kaizer Chiefs new signing’s injury

Fernando da Cruz gives update on Kaizer Chiefs new signing’s injury

11 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Rassie Erasmus sends clear message on Springboks’ preparations for decisive All Blacks Test

Rassie Erasmus sends clear message on Springboks’ preparations for decisive All Blacks Test

14 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Miguel Cardoso apologises to Orlando Pirates after recent comments

Miguel Cardoso apologises to Orlando Pirates after recent comments

14 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

The truth about KJ Smith’s net worth: is she richer than Skyh Black?

The truth about KJ Smith’s net worth: is she richer than Skyh Black?

5 hours ago by Bennett Yates

Who is Pascale Hutton? Age, children, height, movies and TV shows, profiles, net worth

Who is Pascale Hutton? Age, children, height, movies and TV shows, profiles, net worth

6 hours ago by Bennett Yates

Actor Nick Pugliese: who he is, what he is known for, and fun facts

Actor Nick Pugliese: who he is, what he is known for, and fun facts

6 hours ago by Alice Wabwile

David Rubulotta: The private life of Erin Burnett's husband and financial Expert

David Rubulotta: The private life of Erin Burnett's husband and financial Expert

9 hours ago by Rodah Mogeni

Who is Michael Schoeffling's wife, Valerie C. Robinson?

Who is Michael Schoeffling's wife, Valerie C. Robinson?

10 hours ago by Peris Walubengo

Who is Kabelo Koma, aka Problem Child Ten83, in Black Motion?

Who is Kabelo Koma, aka Problem Child Ten83, in Black Motion?

10 hours ago by Cindy Karimi

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Entertainment

Clip from 'Izingane Zes'thembu' angers fans: "I know if it was Macele, y'all weren't gonna defend her!"

Clip from 'Izingane Zes'thembu' angers fans: "I know if it was Macele, y'all weren't gonna defend her!"

11 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Rihanna bares all in new pictures, Fans react: "ASAP is a lucky man"

Rihanna bares all in new pictures, Fans react: "ASAP is a lucky man"

12 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Drama Unfolds: Thando Thabethe Reacts to Confusing Viral Soap Opera Clip That Baffles Mzansi

Drama Unfolds: Thando Thabethe Reacts to Confusing Viral Soap Opera Clip That Baffles Mzansi

12 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

'Generations: The Legacy' hints at return of Pamela Nomvete's iconic villain Ntsiki Lukhele

'Generations: The Legacy' hints at return of Pamela Nomvete's iconic villain Ntsiki Lukhele

12 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Queen Modjadji’s stunning photos have Mzansi calling her a true royal beauty

Queen Modjadji’s stunning photos have Mzansi calling her a true royal beauty

12 hours ago by Gloria Masia

Thandiswa Mazwai drops out of Macufe 2026 amid growing festival controversy

Thandiswa Mazwai drops out of Macufe 2026 amid growing festival controversy

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

22 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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