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Theo Kgosinkwe surprises women dancing to 'Ndihamba Nawe' in heartwarming video

Theo Kgosinkwe surprises women dancing to 'Ndihamba Nawe' in heartwarming video

Celebrities

20 minutes ago

Ringo Madlingozi's sultry Scorpion Kings Live dance moves leave Mzansi shook

Celebrities

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"They know what it took": Former NWU security officer earns PhD as her daughters break down in tears

Women Empowerment

an hour ago

At 73, I married my first love — After his funeral, I discovered why he chose m

Confessions

an hour ago

A-Reece performs to empty seats at Scorpion Kings Live at FNB Stadium

Celebrities

2 hours ago

Pearl Modiadie shares heartfelt birthday tribute to her son, Mzansi gushes over sweet photos

Celebrities

2 hours ago

Grade 9 dropout Lusanda Ncisana earns UKZN PhD in crop science against all odds

People

3 hours ago

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Family fears Leah Moumakoa’s death may be linked to Ekurhuleni killings

Family fears Leah Moumakoa’s death may be linked to Ekurhuleni killings

Leah Moumakoa’s family fears her death may be linked to Ekurhuleni killings as her sister questions police evidence and multiple women’s bodies are found.

South Africa

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Robert Wolk: The racing champion who was still competing days before his tragic death

Robert Wolk: The racing champion who was still competing days before his tragic death

Sports

2 days ago by Dzikamai Matara

Springboks star Damian de Allende’s luxury car collection revealed

Springboks star Damian de Allende’s luxury car collection revealed

Rugby

2 days ago by Raphael Abiola

South Africa racing star Robert Wolk tragically killed in Kempton Park

South Africa racing star Robert Wolk tragically killed in Kempton Park

Sports

2 days ago by Ncube Harrison

Ekurhuleni women killings: 9th woman found dead in Dawn Park

Ekurhuleni women killings: 9th woman found dead in Dawn Park

South Africa

3 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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Generals Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Dumisani Khumalo join Ekurhuleni murder probe, 3 suspects questioned

Generals Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Dumisani Khumalo join Ekurhuleni murder probe, 3 suspects questioned

South Africa

4 hours ago

US State Department criticises SA government after nine women killed in Ekurhuleni in two months

US

9 hours ago

Rhino hero Jaco Muller dies during routine flight, son discovers crash site

People

15 hours ago

Video: DJ Maphorisa's mom divides Mzansi with 2026 Scorpion Kings opening prayer

Entertainment

13 hours ago

Afrikaner refugee family refused re-entry into US after returning to South Africa for medical care

South Africa

11 hours ago

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Tshwane prepaid meter owners risk hefty fines amid tampering crackdown

People

9 hours ago

Cassper Nyovest fires back at critics discrediting his Fill Up legacy after Scorpion Kings concert

Celebrities

4 hours ago

The R60,000 first-year baby price tag: What new parents need to know

The R60,000 first-year baby price tag: What new parents need to know

South Africa

a day ago

South Africa Has a Heritage of Self-Care. Now We Need to Build on It

South Africa Has a Heritage of Self-Care. Now We Need to Build on It

South Africa

2 days ago

DJ Maphorisa lays out FNB Stadium transport plan, but Mzansi worries about Park Station

DJ Maphorisa lays out FNB Stadium transport plan, but Mzansi worries about Park Station

Celebrities

2 days ago

"We need the FBI": Possibility of a serial killer in SA makes it to US news, SA rattled

"We need the FBI": Possibility of a serial killer in SA makes it to US news, SA rattled

People

2 days ago

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"Please share more videos": Friends' chaotic 30-second game in Afrikaans leaves SA in stitches

"Please share more videos": Friends' chaotic 30-second game in Afrikaans leaves SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

2 days ago by Bongiwe Mati

Relebohile Mofokeng celebrates Bafana Bafana call-up with goal in European competition

Relebohile Mofokeng celebrates Bafana Bafana call-up with goal in European competition

Football

3 days ago by Raphael Abiola

Scorpion Kings live under scrutiny amid Kempton Park killings

Scorpion Kings live under scrutiny amid Kempton Park killings

Celebrities

2 days ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

A teenage girl called me “dad” the first time we met — Months later, I learned why

A teenage girl called me “dad” the first time we met — Months later, I learned why

Confessions

2 days ago by Kola Muhammed

Gareth Cliff reacts to reports of leaders falling ill after BRICS summit

Gareth Cliff reacts to reports of leaders falling ill after BRICS summit

Celebrities

2 days ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

I became my stepdad’s fake date to expose him — What I found nearly broke me

I became my stepdad’s fake date to expose him — What I found nearly broke me

Confessions

2 days ago by Kola Muhammed

South Africa

Hawks arrest 55-year-old foreign national for human trafficking at Cape Town brothel

Hawks arrest 55-year-old foreign national for human trafficking at Cape Town brothel

10 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Sannah Mchunu left heartbroken by Tsontso Moselakgomo's daughter's funeral speech

Sannah Mchunu left heartbroken by Tsontso Moselakgomo's daughter's funeral speech

10 hours ago by Moroba Maepa

52-year-old drug mule arrested at OR Tambo Airport with R2m heroin from Ghana

52-year-old drug mule arrested at OR Tambo Airport with R2m heroin from Ghana

12 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

SAPS arrests 3rd suspected drug mule at OR Tambo in 3 weeks, seizes R2m heroin

SAPS arrests 3rd suspected drug mule at OR Tambo in 3 weeks, seizes R2m heroin

12 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Transport minister orders Probe into contractor after viral Sandton restaurant incident

Transport minister orders Probe into contractor after viral Sandton restaurant incident

13 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

SAMRO expresses shock over Owen Ndlovu's tragic death

SAMRO expresses shock over Owen Ndlovu's tragic death

15 hours ago by Moroba Maepa

South Africa

World

Fans excited as Michelin 24h Dubai race relocated to Kyalami in South Africa for January 2027

Fans excited as Michelin 24h Dubai race relocated to Kyalami in South Africa for January 2027

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Dubai tourism rebounds: 869,000 visitors in August as global travel fair opens

Dubai tourism rebounds: 869,000 visitors in August as global travel fair opens

a day ago by Sibusisiwe Lwandle

From typist to First Lady: CNN's Clarissa Ward breaks down Grace Mugabe's story

From typist to First Lady: CNN's Clarissa Ward breaks down Grace Mugabe's story

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Bad news for SA tourists as Australia plans to detain and deport those who overstay their visas

Bad news for SA tourists as Australia plans to detain and deport those who overstay their visas

a day ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Questions raised online after US government personnel were accidentally shot by Eswatini soldiers

Questions raised online after US government personnel were accidentally shot by Eswatini soldiers

3 days ago by Byron Pillay

Chinese president health claims circulate online as Ramaphosa falls ill after BRICS summit

Chinese president health claims circulate online as Ramaphosa falls ill after BRICS summit

3 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

World

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Education

Funza Lushaka bursary 2027: application form, status, and requirements

Funza Lushaka bursary 2027: application form, status, and requirements

4 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Gauteng Education MEC Maile closes 32 illegal schools, allocates r1.13bn in subsidies

Gauteng Education MEC Maile closes 32 illegal schools, allocates r1.13bn in subsidies

7 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

US Embassy invites SA matric learners eyeing American universities to Joburg fair

US Embassy invites SA matric learners eyeing American universities to Joburg fair

9 days ago by Jim Mohlala

“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

10 days ago by Jim Mohlala

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

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

18 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

18 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Education

Politics

ANC’s Lulama Ngcukayitobi claims Fikile Mbalula ordered Andile Lungisa’s list removal

ANC’s Lulama Ngcukayitobi claims Fikile Mbalula ordered Andile Lungisa’s list removal

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

ANC election list row: Lulama Ngcukayitobi threatens to take Fikile Mbalula to court

ANC election list row: Lulama Ngcukayitobi threatens to take Fikile Mbalula to court

3 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

ActionSA faces criticism from South Africans online after suspending Advocate Malesela Teffo

ActionSA faces criticism from South Africans online after suspending Advocate Malesela Teffo

3 days ago by Byron Pillay

DA adds R500 000 to reward for information on Ekurhuleni women’s murders, SA weighs in on decision

DA adds R500 000 to reward for information on Ekurhuleni women’s murders, SA weighs in on decision

4 days ago by Byron Pillay

ANC weighs next legal move after Electoral Court rejects candidate appeal

ANC weighs next legal move after Electoral Court rejects candidate appeal

4 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

ANC loses court bid to contest 6 municipalities in November elections

ANC loses court bid to contest 6 municipalities in November elections

4 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Politics

People

Activists and communities demand police action after nine women found dead in Kempton Park

Activists and communities demand police action after nine women found dead in Kempton Park

4 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"It doesn't add up": Woman recounts hotel staff trying to enter her room while she was alone

"It doesn't add up": Woman recounts hotel staff trying to enter her room while she was alone

4 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

My grandson’s fiancée said I didn’t fit her “high-class aesthetic” — So I made one move

My grandson’s fiancée said I didn’t fit her “high-class aesthetic” — So I made one move

6 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

“Rest in peace beautiful baby”: SA mourns 9-year-old girl allegedly raped and killed in Sarafina

“Rest in peace beautiful baby”: SA mourns 9-year-old girl allegedly raped and killed in Sarafina

7 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Puseletso Mofokeng breaks barriers with rise from lab cleaner to Associate Professor

Puseletso Mofokeng breaks barriers with rise from lab cleaner to Associate Professor

7 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

My wealthy sister never paid when we went out — Then I ordered the most expensive thing

My wealthy sister never paid when we went out — Then I ordered the most expensive thing

7 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

People

Women Empowerment Family and Relationships Confessions

Business and Economy

Capitec Bank hit with R28 million fine for FICA compliance violations

Capitec Bank hit with R28 million fine for FICA compliance violations

6 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

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

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

11 days 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

15 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

16 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

16 days ago by Moroba Maepa

‘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

16 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Business and Economy

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Sports

Sundowns hailed as Africa’s best club by UEFA Champions League winner

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Sundowns hailed as Africa’s best club by UEFA Champions League winner

7 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

SA Rugby CEO confirms Springbok pre-match flyovers will return after Cape Town controversy

SA Rugby CEO confirms Springbok pre-match flyovers will return after Cape Town controversy

8 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Kaizer Chiefs face title question after former coach refuses to name them among favourites

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Kaizer Chiefs face title question after former coach refuses to name them among favourites

8 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Nuno Santos and two Bafana stars shine as Mamelodi Sundowns beat Al-Ahli

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Nuno Santos and two Bafana stars shine as Mamelodi Sundowns beat Al-Ahli

8 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Pirates star tipped for big future as Abdeslam Ouaddou delivers glowing praise

Pirates star tipped for big future as Abdeslam Ouaddou delivers glowing praise

23 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Cardoso hails Mamelodi Sundowns star after standout display against Al-Ahli

Cardoso hails Mamelodi Sundowns star after standout display against Al-Ahli

23 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

Who is Hang Knighton? Age, children, spouse, education, career, profiles, net worth

Who is Hang Knighton? Age, children, spouse, education, career, profiles, net worth

5 days ago by Ruth Gitonga

Inside Priyeshka Lutchman’s journey: From Miss South Africa to modelling star

Inside Priyeshka Lutchman’s journey: From Miss South Africa to modelling star

5 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Nick Vujicic's wife, Kanae Miyahara, is the apple of his eye

Nick Vujicic's wife, Kanae Miyahara, is the apple of his eye

6 days ago by Alice Wabwile

Makgofe Moagi: From Skeem Saam star to inspirational brea*st cancer advocate

Makgofe Moagi: From Skeem Saam star to inspirational brea*st cancer advocate

6 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Who is Rocsi Diaz dating today? Everything about her love and marriage status

Who is Rocsi Diaz dating today? Everything about her love and marriage status

6 days ago by Favour Adeaga

Who is Aliko Dangote's ex-wife, Mariya A D Muhammad Rufai? Let's find out

Who is Aliko Dangote's ex-wife, Mariya A D Muhammad Rufai? Let's find out

6 days ago by Peris Walubengo

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Entertainment

Gayton McKenzie Reveals Free Shuttle Transport for Scorpion Kings Concertgoers

Gayton McKenzie Reveals Free Shuttle Transport for Scorpion Kings Concertgoers

3 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Celebrities contesting in the 2026 local government elections

Celebrities contesting in the 2026 local government elections

3 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Enhle Mbali reacts after court sentences pregnant cop Sabeliwe Mogashoa's killers

Enhle Mbali reacts after court sentences pregnant cop Sabeliwe Mogashoa's killers

5 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Minnie Dlamini breaks silence on latest 'Podcast and Chill' controversy

Minnie Dlamini breaks silence on latest 'Podcast and Chill' controversy

7 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Sol Phenduka sparks outrage for deflecting Mampara of the Week title to Sandton restaurant incident

Sol Phenduka sparks outrage for deflecting Mampara of the Week title to Sandton restaurant incident

9 hours ago by Moroba Maepa

Phakel'umthakathi makes serious allegations against Maskandi artists in viral video

Phakel'umthakathi makes serious allegations against Maskandi artists in viral video

9 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

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Editorial

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

a month ago by Felix Imoh

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