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Law enforcement officials conduct search and seizure operations at General Feroz Khan’s apartment

Law enforcement officials conduct search and seizure operations at General Feroz Khan’s apartment

South Africa

43 minutes ago

"You should vlog more": Rachel John stuns Mzansi with her busy day in Nigeria in a TikTok video

People

an hour ago

Photos of The Funny Chef's weight-loss journey impress Mzansi: "She looks great"

Celebrities

an hour ago

Sean Strickland Stuns Khamzat Chimaev as Dricus du Plessis’ UFC Title Hopes Get Huge Boost

Sports

an hour ago

“I’ll ruin your life,” a student told his teacher – 17 years later, he came to her house 1 night

Confessions

an hour ago

My husband quit work because he was sick—I gave him all my money for treatment, until truth came out

Confessions

3 hours ago

SA referees handed suspensions following bribery and other offences

Football

11 hours ago

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Tyla scores 2026 Fifa World Cup opporunity after Rihanna's seemingly shady Met Gala post

Tyla scores 2026 Fifa World Cup opporunity after Rihanna's seemingly shady Met Gala post

Tyla makes headlines after her Met Gala moment with Rihanna, as she is set to headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony, proudly representing South Africa.

Entertainment

23 hours ago by Rutendo Masasi

Man vowing to get graduate luxury bag after her viral makeover sparks romance rumours in TikTok video

Man vowing to get graduate luxury bag after her viral makeover sparks romance rumours in TikTok video

People

21 hours ago by Rutendo Masasi

Funeral for a graduate in TikTok video leaves South African heartbroken

Funeral for a graduate in TikTok video leaves South African heartbroken

People

a day ago by Rutendo Masasi

Democratic Alliance calls for Ramaphosa's accountability after Constitutional Court ruling

Democratic Alliance calls for Ramaphosa's accountability after Constitutional Court ruling

Politics

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Trump’s World Cup aide defends expensive FIFA tickets despite President refusing to pay over R16 000

Trump’s World Cup aide defends expensive FIFA tickets despite President refusing to pay over R16 000

Football

a day ago by Dzikamai Matara

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Popular rugby figure dies in fatal tractor rollover accident

Popular rugby figure dies in fatal tractor rollover accident

Rugby

11 hours ago

South African cricket mourns loss of Lions batting great Kevin McKenzie

Sports

14 hours ago

Eastern Cape Health Department dismisses hantavirus outbreak claims at provincial hospital

South Africa

an hour ago

Rihanna apologises to Tyla over Met Gala drama, fans call out AI hoax

Celebrities

3 hours ago

Inside Johann Rupert’s sports empire and rare car treasure trove

Rugby

19 hours ago

MySol gifts himself custom Rolls Royce for birthday in videos, South Africa floored by cost

People

4 hours ago

SANDF chase suspected zama-zamas into school full of children in TikTok video, South Africa worried

People

2 hours ago

"No wonder it feels like 7°C out here": Northern Cape snow pictures spark an online debate

"No wonder it feels like 7°C out here": Northern Cape snow pictures spark an online debate

Family and Relationships

a day ago

Plane crashes into bakery truck on New Jersey Turnpike in viral dash cam footage

Plane crashes into bakery truck on New Jersey Turnpike in viral dash cam footage

People

a day ago

Graduate with disability earns degree achieving more than 15 distinctions in video

Graduate with disability earns degree achieving more than 15 distinctions in video

People

2 days ago

"This is a first": Fisherman rescues a python in deep KwaZulu-Natal sea, SA shocked

"This is a first": Fisherman rescues a python in deep KwaZulu-Natal sea, SA shocked

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

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Get to know Heather Helm: All about Matthew Lillard's wife

Get to know Heather Helm: All about Matthew Lillard's wife

Celebrity biographies

19 hours ago by Favour Adeaga

Who is Eugenia Jones? Everything you need to know about Jerry Jones' wife

Who is Eugenia Jones? Everything you need to know about Jerry Jones' wife

Celebrity biographies

19 hours ago by Priscillah Mueni

Was Marcela Basteri ever found? Here is everything you need to know

Was Marcela Basteri ever found? Here is everything you need to know

Celebrity biographies

21 hours ago by Lynn Kandie

What is the official retirement age in South Africa in 2026?

What is the official retirement age in South Africa in 2026?

Education

19 hours ago by Sheila Kamau

Nate Bargatze's net worth today: How rich is the stand-up star?

Nate Bargatze's net worth today: How rich is the stand-up star?

Celebrity biographies

20 hours ago by Favour Adeaga

Gqeberha temporary accommodation host loses everything after guests rob her unit clean overnight

Gqeberha temporary accommodation host loses everything after guests rob her unit clean overnight

People

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

South Africa

Gayton McKenzie insists Patriotic Alliance will not vote to impeach President Cyril Ramaphosa

Gayton McKenzie insists Patriotic Alliance will not vote to impeach President Cyril Ramaphosa

22 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Durban CBD building collapse: One person freed after being trapped under rubble in Union Lane

Durban CBD building collapse: One person freed after being trapped under rubble in Union Lane

23 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Dr Malusi Gigaba's corruption case postponed until July 2026, South Africans slam justice system

Dr Malusi Gigaba's corruption case postponed until July 2026, South Africans slam justice system

a day ago by Byron Pillay

MamaJoy lobbies for Paul Mashatile amid Constitutional Court's Phala Phala ruling, citizens react

MamaJoy lobbies for Paul Mashatile amid Constitutional Court's Phala Phala ruling, citizens react

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Limpopo police hunt suspects after wheelchair-bound teen found dead in shallow grave

Limpopo police hunt suspects after wheelchair-bound teen found dead in shallow grave

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

KZN leaders meet protest organisers as anti-illegal immigration protests intensify

KZN leaders meet protest organisers as anti-illegal immigration protests intensify

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

South Africa

World

"Stay safe, don’t dock": Social media stunned as video shows inside of hantavirus-hit cruise ship

"Stay safe, don’t dock": Social media stunned as video shows inside of hantavirus-hit cruise ship

a day ago by Jim Mohlala

“Next one could be far more severe”: Bill Gates clip goes viral again as hantavirus talk spreads

“Next one could be far more severe”: Bill Gates clip goes viral again as hantavirus talk spreads

2 days ago by Tendani Mungoni

Hantavirus timeline on MV Hondius shows 23 days passed before anyone knew

Hantavirus timeline on MV Hondius shows 23 days passed before anyone knew

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Dutch flight attendant in isolation after contact with hantavirus patient in SA

Dutch flight attendant in isolation after contact with hantavirus patient in SA

3 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Donald Trump issues threats of military strike if peace deal with Iran not reached

Donald Trump issues threats of military strike if peace deal with Iran not reached

3 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

US influencer Ashlee Jenae's fiancé finally opens up after her mysterious death in Tanzania

US influencer Ashlee Jenae's fiancé finally opens up after her mysterious death in Tanzania

4 days ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

World

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Education

UCT researchers build AI model that covers all 11 South African languages

UCT researchers build AI model that covers all 11 South African languages

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Reddam House Durbanville wins four top in the world Cambridge Awards in record 2025 results

Reddam House Durbanville wins four top in the world Cambridge Awards in record 2025 results

4 days ago by Jim Mohlala

UFS lecturer warns TikTok and Instagram are behind grade 4 reading crisis in SA

UFS lecturer warns TikTok and Instagram are behind grade 4 reading crisis in SA

5 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Siviwe Gwarube says National Treasury to investigate R1.6 billion textbook tender

Siviwe Gwarube says National Treasury to investigate R1.6 billion textbook tender

12 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Michell's Plain school rocked by allegations of sexual allegations

Michell's Plain school rocked by allegations of sexual allegations

15 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

"I'm overthinking this": Mzansi TikToker plugs 6 free Harvard AI courses that SA should know about

"I'm overthinking this": Mzansi TikToker plugs 6 free Harvard AI courses that SA should know about

25 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Education

Politics

DA leaders insist party won't cover up corruption as GNU partner, social media remains sceptical

DA leaders insist party won't cover up corruption as GNU partner, social media remains sceptical

13 hours ago by Byron Pillay

ATM and MK Party file motions of no confidence against Cyril Ramaphosa after ConCourt judgment

ATM and MK Party file motions of no confidence against Cyril Ramaphosa after ConCourt judgment

16 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Herman Mashaba calls Phala Phala saga a national embarrassment, urges President Ramaphosa to resign

Herman Mashaba calls Phala Phala saga a national embarrassment, urges President Ramaphosa to resign

19 hours ago by Byron Pillay

MK Party calls for Cyril Ramaphosa to resign following ConCourt ruling, South Africans react

MK Party calls for Cyril Ramaphosa to resign following ConCourt ruling, South Africans react

a day ago by Byron Pillay

“I have been vindicated”: Mkhwebane reacts to Phala Phala constitutional court judgment

“I have been vindicated”: Mkhwebane reacts to Phala Phala constitutional court judgment

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Mahlengi Bhengu says ANC committed to the rule of law following the ConCourt's Phala Phala ruling

Mahlengi Bhengu says ANC committed to the rule of law following the ConCourt's Phala Phala ruling

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Politics

People

Harmful chemical found in South African baby cereal as watchdog group calls for ban

Harmful chemical found in South African baby cereal as watchdog group calls for ban

13 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Airlink crew told to stay home after passenger on flight from St Helena Island dies from hantavirus

Airlink crew told to stay home after passenger on flight from St Helena Island dies from hantavirus

14 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

After 12 years of marriage, I found his other woman's diamond ring in my bed – I taught him a lesson

After 12 years of marriage, I found his other woman's diamond ring in my bed – I taught him a lesson

15 hours ago by Samuel Gitonga

"Never compromise": Safari queen steals hearts with bottle-balancing dance at Kruger Park

"Never compromise": Safari queen steals hearts with bottle-balancing dance at Kruger Park

15 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"Doing it again": SA woman shares food haul for meal prep that helped her lose 30kgs

"Doing it again": SA woman shares food haul for meal prep that helped her lose 30kgs

15 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A wealthy man pretended to be a waiter and invited a woman on a date to the restaurant he owns

A wealthy man pretended to be a waiter and invited a woman on a date to the restaurant he owns

16 hours ago by Samuel Gitonga

People

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Business and Economy

"Unacceptable": SA unhappy as FlySafair accidentally leaks private info of R12 sale customers

"Unacceptable": SA unhappy as FlySafair accidentally leaks private info of R12 sale customers

3 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Johann Rupert’s Reinet Investment Fund Hits R128 Billion in Net Asset Value in Luxembourg

Johann Rupert’s Reinet Investment Fund Hits R128 Billion in Net Asset Value in Luxembourg

8 days ago by Jim Mohlala

“No one is going to win”: Mochachos launches Doomsday Dynamite Wings Challenge

“No one is going to win”: Mochachos launches Doomsday Dynamite Wings Challenge

9 days ago by Jim Mohlala

PepsiCo apologises to South Africans over ProNutro formula change and pulls it from shelves

PepsiCo apologises to South Africans over ProNutro formula change and pulls it from shelves

9 days ago by Jim Mohlala

"Never depend on one client": SA calls Woolies a bully as Beyers liquidation leaves hundreds jobless

"Never depend on one client": SA calls Woolies a bully as Beyers liquidation leaves hundreds jobless

10 days ago by Jim Mohlala

“R4,29 for 21 pieces?": Mzansi left stunned by vintage 1976 KFC menu prices in viral Reddit post

“R4,29 for 21 pieces?": Mzansi left stunned by vintage 1976 KFC menu prices in viral Reddit post

13 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Business and Economy

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Sports

Sundowns boss Cardoso speaks boldly on tightening title race

Sundowns boss Cardoso speaks boldly on tightening title race

12 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Kaizer Chiefs reportedly agree new two-year deal with South African star

Kaizer Chiefs reportedly agree new two-year deal with South African star

12 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Agent of former Sundowns coach breaks silence on Kaizer Chiefs rumours

Agent of former Sundowns coach breaks silence on Kaizer Chiefs rumours

12 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Former Kaizer Chiefs star reveals who helped him settle at Sundowns

Former Kaizer Chiefs star reveals who helped him settle at Sundowns

13 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Former Sundowns star addresses speculation about R800k salary at Chiefs

Former Sundowns star addresses speculation about R800k salary at Chiefs

13 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Another setback for veteran Springboks player after injury scare

Another setback for veteran Springboks player after injury scare

13 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

I Dialed a Wrong Number to Complain—the Man Who Answered Used the Nickname Only My Dead Brother Knew

I Dialed a Wrong Number to Complain—the Man Who Answered Used the Nickname Only My Dead Brother Knew

a day ago by Ruth Gitonga

My MIL Banned Me From My Husband's Sister’s Wedding — So I Slipped In and Saw Him With Another Woman

My MIL Banned Me From My Husband's Sister’s Wedding — So I Slipped In and Saw Him With Another Woman

2 days ago by Brian Oroo

A Stranger Called My Wife By a Name That Wasn't Hers — The Truth I Discovered About Her Broke Me

A Stranger Called My Wife By a Name That Wasn't Hers — The Truth I Discovered About Her Broke Me

2 days ago by Ruth Gitonga

My Husband Died in a Crash — Then a Woman Came to My Door with a Toddler and His Custom Watch

My Husband Died in a Crash — Then a Woman Came to My Door with a Toddler and His Custom Watch

2 days ago by Chris Ndetei

Husband Went On a 10-Day Training in the City — Then I Found the "Plus One" Receipt In His Suitcase

Husband Went On a 10-Day Training in the City — Then I Found the "Plus One" Receipt In His Suitcase

3 days ago by Brian Oroo

Kaitlan Collins net worth: from celebrity gossip writer to CNN's highest-paid anchor

Kaitlan Collins net worth: from celebrity gossip writer to CNN's highest-paid anchor

3 days ago by Bennett Yates

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Entertainment

Rihanna debuts unique tattoo designed by her kids, fans react: "Her body, her choice"

Rihanna debuts unique tattoo designed by her kids, fans react: "Her body, her choice"

13 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma makes explosive claims about Ntsiki Mazwai's "fav powder"

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma makes explosive claims about Ntsiki Mazwai's "fav powder"

13 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

MacG leaves SA laughing after awkward moment with US millionaire: "Uncle Rush was ready to throw hands"

MacG leaves SA laughing after awkward moment with US millionaire: "Uncle Rush was ready to throw hands"

14 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Anele Mdoda's first podcast episode leaves Mzansi in its feels: "Just tears again hearing all this"

Anele Mdoda's first podcast episode leaves Mzansi in its feels: "Just tears again hearing all this"

18 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

SA is impressed by the cast of Mzansi Magic's upcoming TV show 'KwaBaba'

SA is impressed by the cast of Mzansi Magic's upcoming TV show 'KwaBaba'

19 hours ago by Rae Seleme

Sizwe Dhlomo roasts Mama Joy over Fifa World Cup saga: "They won't take you"

Sizwe Dhlomo roasts Mama Joy over Fifa World Cup saga: "They won't take you"

23 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Entertainment

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Editorial

NenzaniLaEzweni Operation: Is KZN’s tough stance on lawless drivers finally working?

NenzaniLaEzweni Operation: Is KZN’s tough stance on lawless drivers finally working?

22 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Green drop report 2025: South Africa’s water crisis could fuel food insecurity

Green drop report 2025: South Africa’s water crisis could fuel food insecurity

27 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

From George Fivaz to Fannie Masemola: A look at SA’s police bosses since 1994

From George Fivaz to Fannie Masemola: A look at SA’s police bosses since 1994

a month ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Briefly News is a Global Finalist at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards 2026

Briefly News is a Global Finalist at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards 2026

a month ago by Mariia Bohdanovska

Expert warns South Africa's water crisis could worsen without urgent action

Expert warns South Africa's water crisis could worsen without urgent action

a month ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Editorial

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