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R65m bid rejected as European clubs battle for Bafana Bafana star

R65m bid rejected as European clubs battle for Bafana Bafana star

Football

10 minutes ago

Foreign national tries to resist when City of Johannesburg demolishes structure

South Africa

27 minutes ago

Woman's fearless Lekompo performance during Joburg street interview has Mzansi hooked

Family and Relationships

29 minutes ago

Phala Phala inquiry: ATM's Vuyo Zungula accuses Ramaphosa of trying to evade accountability

South Africa

35 minutes ago

SA woman fulfils dad’s lifelong dream with surprise car gift, Mzansi emotional

People

37 minutes ago

Joburg sanitation worker's tug-of-war with playful dog has Mzansi in stitches

People

39 minutes ago

Umlazi cop gets 10-year suspended sentence for killing son he mistook for an intruder

South Africa

51 minutes ago

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Madlanga Commission tightens security ahead of Vusimuzi Matlala's appearance, South Africans react

Madlanga Commission tightens security ahead of Vusimuzi Matlala's appearance, South Africans react

Security has been tightened ahead of Vusimuzi Matlala's scheduled appearance before the Madlanga Commission, sparking mixed reactions from South Africans.

South Africa

13 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Video of Steve Komphela checking on Jayden Adams resurfaces after his death

Video of Steve Komphela checking on Jayden Adams resurfaces after his death

Football

10 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Jayden Adams’ funeral date revealed as football world prepares emotional farewell

Jayden Adams’ funeral date revealed as football world prepares emotional farewell

Football

11 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

'You were Jude's father': Woman claims to be Jayden Adams' second baby mama in emotional tribute

'You were Jude's father': Woman claims to be Jayden Adams' second baby mama in emotional tribute

Football

12 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Zimbabweans rerturning home will not receive special treatment: Emmerson Mnangagwa

Zimbabweans rerturning home will not receive special treatment: Emmerson Mnangagwa

Africa

12 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

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Man claims Ndodana Mark Tshuma paid R50K to hitmen to kill him before arrest

Man claims Ndodana Mark Tshuma paid R50K to hitmen to kill him before arrest

South Africa

6 hours ago

Brazil's visa-free list sparks debate as South Africa shines while Nigeria is left out

People

10 hours ago

Sol Phenduka has no sympathy for Ndodana Tshuma's tears in court: 'Broken but alive'

Celebrities

8 hours ago

Babes Wodumo flaunts her body in swimsuit photos: "Was this after or before the arrest?"

Celebrities

59 minutes ago

Court orders Gayton McKenzie to hand over documents in corruption probe

South Africa

9 hours ago

Photo of Thapelo Mokoena and his lookalike mom sparks reactions: "Makes sense why he isn't ageing"

Celebrities

22 hours ago

Gayton McKenzie fires back at R31 million World Cup spending claims, vows to release receipts

Football

2 hours ago

'Give us a hand' South Africans called to show up this Mandela Day

'Give us a hand' South Africans called to show up this Mandela Day

People

4 hours ago

No job, no excuses: SA mom's hustle-built home leaves Mzansi inspired

No job, no excuses: SA mom's hustle-built home leaves Mzansi inspired

Women Empowerment

10 hours ago

Robert Marawa sparks debate after Senegal doctor saga takes an unexpected South African twist

Robert Marawa sparks debate after Senegal doctor saga takes an unexpected South African twist

Football

10 hours ago

Stunning admission: Senegal FA boss says national team doctor was a gynaecologist

Stunning admission: Senegal FA boss says national team doctor was a gynaecologist

Football

11 hours ago

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"She looks angry": Sad-looking bride and groom look miserable during wedding celebration, SA stunned

"She looks angry": Sad-looking bride and groom look miserable during wedding celebration, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

2 days ago by Bongiwe Mati

Stowaway snake found on commercial 9-hour TUI flight from Mexico to London

Stowaway snake found on commercial 9-hour TUI flight from Mexico to London

People

2 days ago by Bongiwe Mati

Why Stanley Nwabali chose to return to Chippa United this summer

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Why Stanley Nwabali chose to return to Chippa United this summer

Football

2 days ago by Raphael Abiola

Sizwe Dhlomo reacts to alleged Chatunga Mugabe sighting in SA

Sizwe Dhlomo reacts to alleged Chatunga Mugabe sighting in SA

Celebrities

2 days ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Actress Luyanda Zwane alleges co-star pointed a firearm at her on set of popular show

Actress Luyanda Zwane alleges co-star pointed a firearm at her on set of popular show

Celebrities

2 days ago by Moroba Moroeng

Nigerian star Stanley Nwabali comes under fire for Chippa United move

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Nigerian star Stanley Nwabali comes under fire for Chippa United move

Football

2 days ago by Raphael Abiola

South Africa

SAPS arrests 8 896 foreign nationals in 14 days during immigration crackdown

SAPS arrests 8 896 foreign nationals in 14 days during immigration crackdown

an hour ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Presidency warns African nations that seizing SA business assets will hurt their own economies

Presidency warns African nations that seizing SA business assets will hurt their own economies

2 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Amazon wins approval for Satellite Internet in SA, sparking reactions over Elon Musk's Starlink

Amazon wins approval for Satellite Internet in SA, sparking reactions over Elon Musk's Starlink

2 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Government launches full probe into Cartrack after employee Gcina Dhladhla's death

Government launches full probe into Cartrack after employee Gcina Dhladhla's death

2 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Klerksdorp woman loses R2 million pension to romance fraud syndicate over fake R14m will

Klerksdorp woman loses R2 million pension to romance fraud syndicate over fake R14m will

3 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

ActionSA calls for perjury finding against Advocate Andrea Johnson in final Ad Hoc Committee report

ActionSA calls for perjury finding against Advocate Andrea Johnson in final Ad Hoc Committee report

3 hours ago by Byron Pillay

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South Africa is the only African country eligible for Japan's eVisa in 2026

South Africa is the only African country eligible for Japan's eVisa in 2026

10 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Ghana President Mahama's resurfaced comment about countries expelling African nationals spark debate

Ghana President Mahama's resurfaced comment about countries expelling African nationals spark debate

11 hours ago by Byron Pillay

'Cultural bonds unite us': Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa reflects on King Misuzulu's visit

'Cultural bonds unite us': Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa reflects on King Misuzulu's visit

11 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Zimbabwe minister says he expects 70% of Zimbabweans in SA to return

Zimbabwe minister says he expects 70% of Zimbabweans in SA to return

23 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Gen Z workers fake productivity more than any other generation, new survey finds

Gen Z workers fake productivity more than any other generation, new survey finds

a day ago by Jim Mohlala

Colombian content creator Adriana Manotas Rodriguez, 52, dies after liposuction at unlicensed clinic

Colombian content creator Adriana Manotas Rodriguez, 52, dies after liposuction at unlicensed clinic

a day ago by Moroba Moroeng

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Education

Walter Sisulu University online application 2027: requirements and closing dates

Walter Sisulu University online application 2027: requirements and closing dates

6 days ago by Priscillah Mueni

Supplementary exams: All the important details you need to know

Supplementary exams: All the important details you need to know

6 days ago by Peris Walubengo

"SA uni standards are high": Mzansi reacts as gent rejected by local varsities gets into Harvard

"SA uni standards are high": Mzansi reacts as gent rejected by local varsities gets into Harvard

17 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Siviwe Gwarube threatens Tshwane with legal action after electricity disconnection

Siviwe Gwarube threatens Tshwane with legal action after electricity disconnection

20 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

"What an absolute star": Mzansi teen stuns nation with brilliant water project bound for Sweden

"What an absolute star": Mzansi teen stuns nation with brilliant water project bound for Sweden

21 days ago by Jim Mohlala

300 Undocumented children found enrolled at 1 South African school, sparking outrage

300 Undocumented children found enrolled at 1 South African school, sparking outrage

21 days ago by Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Education

Politics

Fikile Mbalula Says ANC Expected Zandile Gumede to Join MK Party Before Local Government Elections

Fikile Mbalula Says ANC Expected Zandile Gumede to Join MK Party Before Local Government Elections

an hour ago by Byron Pillay

Fadiel Adams takes shots at General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi after AD Hoc findings

Fadiel Adams takes shots at General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi after AD Hoc findings

3 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

March and March members chase MK Party members away from protest

March and March members chase MK Party members away from protest

8 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

ActionSA slams Gayton McKenzie for spending R31 million on World Cup trip

ActionSA slams Gayton McKenzie for spending R31 million on World Cup trip

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla levels serious allegations while defending AKA

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla levels serious allegations while defending AKA

a day ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

MK Party defends Jacob Zuma's trip to India as a private visit

MK Party defends Jacob Zuma's trip to India as a private visit

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Politics

People

KZN family surprises daughter in Joburg after she admits life is showing her flames

KZN family surprises daughter in Joburg after she admits life is showing her flames

an hour ago by Gloria Masia

Asian woman ditches language apps for Netflix, her isiZulu lessons have SA crying with laughter

Asian woman ditches language apps for Netflix, her isiZulu lessons have SA crying with laughter

an hour ago by Tendani Mungoni

Woman's parents visit her office for the first time and admire her qualifications

Woman's parents visit her office for the first time and admire her qualifications

an hour ago by Gloria Masia

Capitec expands physical reach in South Africa while other major banks cut back

Capitec expands physical reach in South Africa while other major banks cut back

an hour ago by Bongiwe Mati

Young Boxer worker's rise from till packer to admin trainee inspires Mzansi

Young Boxer worker's rise from till packer to admin trainee inspires Mzansi

2 hours ago by Gloria Masia

Woman keeps R65 million lottery jackpot after ex-husband loses court battle

Woman keeps R65 million lottery jackpot after ex-husband loses court battle

2 hours ago by Gloria Masia

People

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Business and Economy

SARB warns foreign property buyers of major rule change from 11 August

SARB warns foreign property buyers of major rule change from 11 August

an hour ago by Gloria Masia

Dollar-gold divergence: Navigating the 2026 reserve asset shift

Dollar-gold divergence: Navigating the 2026 reserve asset shift

a day ago by Briefly.co.za Team

Made in Mzansi Celebrates South African Heritage, Local Manufacturing and Everyday Health

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Made in Mzansi Celebrates South African Heritage, Local Manufacturing and Everyday Health

a day ago by Briefly.co.za Team

Millions of South Africans urged to review SARS auto-assessments before deadline

Millions of South Africans urged to review SARS auto-assessments before deadline

a day ago by Gloria Masia

Another bill for SA motorists? Government's new vehicle fee proposal sparks public anger

Another bill for SA motorists? Government's new vehicle fee proposal sparks public anger

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Financial expert warns SA retirees may underestimate inflation risks

Financial expert warns SA retirees may underestimate inflation risks

2 days ago by Gloria Masia

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Sports

Springboks star reveals emotional impact of career-defining injury

Springboks star reveals emotional impact of career-defining injury

53 minutes ago by Raphael Abiola

Respected South African rugby referee takes break due to health issue

Respected South African rugby referee takes break due to health issue

an hour ago by Raphael Abiola

Nick Mallett says World Rugby rule changes are taking away Wilco Louw’s biggest weapon

Nick Mallett says World Rugby rule changes are taking away Wilco Louw’s biggest weapon

an hour ago by Dzikamai Matara

Brent Carelse on Jayden Adams: 'He wanted to play for Liverpool one day'

Brent Carelse on Jayden Adams: 'He wanted to play for Liverpool one day'

an hour ago by Ncube Harrison

Iqraam Rayners reveals the promise he made to ‘brother’ Jayden Adams after heartbreaking loss

Iqraam Rayners reveals the promise he made to ‘brother’ Jayden Adams after heartbreaking loss

3 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Da demands answers from Gayton McKenzie’s Department over R31 million World Cup programme

Da demands answers from Gayton McKenzie’s Department over R31 million World Cup programme

4 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Sports

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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

13 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Meet Jody Glidden: Lisa Hochstein’s boyfriend and tech CEO

Meet Jody Glidden: Lisa Hochstein’s boyfriend and tech CEO

27 days ago by Rodah Mogeni

My 18-Hour Labour Saved My Miracle Baby — Then My Husband Forged My Name to Give Her to His Mother

My 18-Hour Labour Saved My Miracle Baby — Then My Husband Forged My Name to Give Her to His Mother

a month ago by Ruth Gitonga

I Married a Widower With Two Little Girls – One Said: 'Come See Where Mom Lives' and Led Me Outside

I Married a Widower With Two Little Girls – One Said: 'Come See Where Mom Lives' and Led Me Outside

a month ago by Chris Ndetei

My Sister Raised Me, But Her Jealous Fiancé Slapped My Real Birth Certificate on the Dinner Table

My Sister Raised Me, But Her Jealous Fiancé Slapped My Real Birth Certificate on the Dinner Table

a month ago by Brian Oroo

My Husband Left Me When Our Twins Were Born Blind – 20 Years Later, He Came Back Begging for Help

My Husband Left Me When Our Twins Were Born Blind – 20 Years Later, He Came Back Begging for Help

a month ago by Racheal Murimi

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What you need to know about Bianca Coster's rugby player husband

What you need to know about Bianca Coster's rugby player husband

2 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Abongwe Mseleku's outfit in 'Izingane Zesthembu' Season 4 trailer sparks hilarious reactions

Abongwe Mseleku's outfit in 'Izingane Zesthembu' Season 4 trailer sparks hilarious reactions

2 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Teyana Taylor addresses vocal criticism after performance sparks online debate

Teyana Taylor addresses vocal criticism after performance sparks online debate

2 hours ago by Rina Mtshengu

Mel Viljoen hit with R1 million defamation demand by Happy Simelane

Mel Viljoen hit with R1 million defamation demand by Happy Simelane

3 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Fans anticipate 'Izingane Zes'thembu' Season 4 return, Mpilo Mseleku Shares Raw Insights

Fans anticipate 'Izingane Zes'thembu' Season 4 return, Mpilo Mseleku Shares Raw Insights

3 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

MacG trends after playing derogatory song in front of white pedestrians

MacG trends after playing derogatory song in front of white pedestrians

4 hours ago by Rina Mtshengu

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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

2 days 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

2 days 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

12 days 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

16 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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