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Brandon Clarke’s sudden death at 29 leaves NBA searching for answers

Brandon Clarke’s sudden death at 29 leaves NBA searching for answers

Sports

4 hours ago

New Zealand rugby player dies after suffering horror injury in first match of the season

Rugby

5 hours ago

"Not approved for human use": Two women land in hospital after risky injections

People

5 hours ago

What Mosimane expects from any club wanting him as coach amid Kaizer Chiefs speculation

Football

6 hours ago

"R100 is only lasting a day": Woman questions rising electric bill and decreasing units with 3-year receipts

People

7 hours ago

"Standing up for the people": Senior citizen boldly calls out SAPS for illegal activity in video

People

8 hours ago

Shebeshxt faces 11 new charges following recent court appearance, rapper's lawyer does not object

Celebrities

8 hours ago

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North West businessman Brown Mogotsi arrested for defeating the ends of justice

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North West businessman Brown Mogotsi arrested for defeating the ends of justice

Brown Mogotsi, controversial North West businessman, has been arrested for defeating the ends of justice following a tense Madlanga Commission testimony.

South Africa

8 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Pretoria detectives nabbed during undercover operation over alleged extortion of kidnapping suspects

Pretoria detectives nabbed during undercover operation over alleged extortion of kidnapping suspects

South Africa

17 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Sizwe Dhlomo and Loyiso MacDonald react to SABC executives' suspension amid 'Pimville' salary drama

Sizwe Dhlomo and Loyiso MacDonald react to SABC executives' suspension amid 'Pimville' salary drama

Celebrities

18 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Dr Aaron Motsoaledi visits family of mother and toddler killed in state vehicle crash

Dr Aaron Motsoaledi visits family of mother and toddler killed in state vehicle crash

South Africa

19 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Zim TikToker Ndoyisile Sibindi responds to arrest and deportation reports

Zim TikToker Ndoyisile Sibindi responds to arrest and deportation reports

Celebrities

20 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

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Fans notice Mpilo removed most photos of Musa Mseleku from her Instagram: "She's done"

Fans notice Mpilo removed most photos of Musa Mseleku from her Instagram: "She's done"

Celebrities

13 hours ago

Mpilo Mseleku reacts to dad Musa sidelining her over tension with MaKhumalo

Celebrities

6 hours ago

Sadness as South African motorsport legend dies after illness

Sports

8 hours ago

Cape Town Marathon rocked by stunning elite withdrawals before race day

Sports

15 hours ago

Former Georgia captain breaks silence on 11-year ban, claims teammate betrayal

Rugby

7 hours ago

Letoya Makhene's sister reveals messy love triangle in viral video: "She got pregnant by my husband"

Celebrities

13 hours ago

Fourth suspect in Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni extortion case set to hand himself over

South Africa

20 hours ago

What is impeachment? Process explained amid political tensions around President Ramaphosa

What is impeachment? Process explained amid political tensions around President Ramaphosa

South Africa

9 hours ago

Woman smears cake on mother-in-law after gender reveal turns into family disaster

Woman smears cake on mother-in-law after gender reveal turns into family disaster

Family and Relationships

17 hours ago

"You were wrong": Kruger driver fires back after SANParks slams reckless driving

"You were wrong": Kruger driver fires back after SANParks slams reckless driving

People

18 hours ago

"There's no winner": Search for R100 million lotto winner in South Africa sparks serious doubts

"There's no winner": Search for R100 million lotto winner in South Africa sparks serious doubts

People

18 hours ago

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I Recognised Myself On A 15-Year-Old Missing-Child Poster On An Ancestry Website

I Recognised Myself On A 15-Year-Old Missing-Child Poster On An Ancestry Website

Stories

18 hours ago by Ruth Gitonga

Springbok great handed Bulls Daisies top job in bold long-term vision

Springbok great handed Bulls Daisies top job in bold long-term vision

Rugby

2 days ago by Ncube Harrison

My Wife Left for Overnight Prayers — 4 Hours Later I Saw Her On a Background of a Police Raid Report

My Wife Left for Overnight Prayers — 4 Hours Later I Saw Her On a Background of a Police Raid Report

Stories

a day ago by Racheal Murimi

My Father Walked Out on Us 20 Years Ago — Last Week, I Found His Face on a Missing Persons Poster

My Father Walked Out on Us 20 Years Ago — Last Week, I Found His Face on a Missing Persons Poster

Stories

18 hours ago by Racheal Murimi

I Struggled With Infertility for 10 Years — Then I Caught Our Maid Hiding a Positive Test

I Struggled With Infertility for 10 Years — Then I Caught Our Maid Hiding a Positive Test

Stories

a day ago by Brian Oroo

I Caught My Brother Sneaking Into My Daughter's Room at 2 AM: CCTV Footage Broke Me

I Caught My Brother Sneaking Into My Daughter's Room at 2 AM: CCTV Footage Broke Me

Stories

a day ago by Chris Ndetei

South Africa

Julius Malema says President Ramaphosa will go to jail over Phala Phala

Julius Malema says President Ramaphosa will go to jail over Phala Phala

12 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Brown Mogotsi faces possible perjury charges over deleted WhatsApp messages at Madlanga Commission

Brown Mogotsi faces possible perjury charges over deleted WhatsApp messages at Madlanga Commission

12 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Fadiel Adams released on R10,000 bail, NCC leader ordered to report to police station twice a week

Fadiel Adams released on R10,000 bail, NCC leader ordered to report to police station twice a week

14 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu visits Ngizwe Mchunu's Mbumbulu home after devastating arson attack

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu visits Ngizwe Mchunu's Mbumbulu home after devastating arson attack

14 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Viral gun video sparks concern as SAPS warns against dangerous social media trends

Viral gun video sparks concern as SAPS warns against dangerous social media trends

15 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Shock exit: Papa Penny leaves MK Party after “attacks on his dignity”

Shock exit: Papa Penny leaves MK Party after “attacks on his dignity”

18 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

South Africa

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"A stellar result": African diamond sells for double expected value at auction

"A stellar result": African diamond sells for double expected value at auction

a day ago by The Associated Press

"Too expensive": Viral clip of Harare man selling potatoes from truck leaves the Internet laughing

"Too expensive": Viral clip of Harare man selling potatoes from truck leaves the Internet laughing

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

"A very promising strategy": Therapy used to treat some cancers might help fight HIV

"A very promising strategy": Therapy used to treat some cancers might help fight HIV

2 days ago by The Associated Press

300 Ghanaians set for evacuation from South Africa after protest warnings

300 Ghanaians set for evacuation from South Africa after protest warnings

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Hantavirus cruise ship passengers evacuated from Tenerife as last flight home set for Monday

Hantavirus cruise ship passengers evacuated from Tenerife as last flight home set for Monday

5 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"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

7 days ago by Jim Mohlala

World

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Education

Walter Sisulu’s grandson earns PhD at GIBS for research on African business elites

Walter Sisulu’s grandson earns PhD at GIBS for research on African business elites

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

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

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

6 days ago by Sheila Kamau

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

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

8 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

10 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

10 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

17 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Education

Politics

Vuyo Zungula says President Ramaphosa broke Constitution he helped write amid impeachment crisis

Vuyo Zungula says President Ramaphosa broke Constitution he helped write amid impeachment crisis

a day ago by Byron Pillay

ANC NEC backs Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to take Phala Phala report on review, citizens left divided

ANC NEC backs Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to take Phala Phala report on review, citizens left divided

a day ago by Byron Pillay

“SA was sold a dream”: Pieter Kriel slams 'Rainbow Nation' concept as wealth inequality thrives

“SA was sold a dream”: Pieter Kriel slams 'Rainbow Nation' concept as wealth inequality thrives

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Patrice Motsepe says ANC has honest, capable leaders who are committed to the country, SA sceptical

Patrice Motsepe says ANC has honest, capable leaders who are committed to the country, SA sceptical

3 days ago by Byron Pillay

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi slams Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala address: "Terrible show of leadership"

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi slams Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala address: "Terrible show of leadership"

3 days ago by Moroba Moroeng

Cyril Ramaphosa fights back: Takes on Phala Phala panel report

Breaking

Cyril Ramaphosa fights back: Takes on Phala Phala panel report

4 days ago by Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Politics

People

“Triple Triple Triple the Flavour”: SA relives Biko's Manna’s emotional AGT moment

“Triple Triple Triple the Flavour”: SA relives Biko's Manna’s emotional AGT moment

8 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

SA women confronted by men make confession to stealing tech worth over R50k in video

SA women confronted by men make confession to stealing tech worth over R50k in video

9 hours ago by Rutendo Masasi

Limpopo man turns R4.6K cashier salary into thriving spaza shop business empire

Limpopo man turns R4.6K cashier salary into thriving spaza shop business empire

10 hours ago by Gloria Masia

"They'll still blame sanctions": Zimbabwean presidential advisor's son lives it up, South Africans chime in

"They'll still blame sanctions": Zimbabwean presidential advisor's son lives it up, South Africans chime in

11 hours ago by Rutendo Masasi

I gave birth to twins – My husband spent time with them & demanded, “We have to give them away!”

I gave birth to twins – My husband spent time with them & demanded, “We have to give them away!”

11 hours ago by Samuel Gitonga

"Nxiba iblazer": Blazer queen speaks isiXhosa and Mzansi can’t get enough

"Nxiba iblazer": Blazer queen speaks isiXhosa and Mzansi can’t get enough

12 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

People

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Business and Economy

"Love your sense of humour": Engen team turn petrol price pain into comedy gold in funny video

"Love your sense of humour": Engen team turn petrol price pain into comedy gold in funny video

a day ago by Jim Mohlala

"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

8 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

14 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

14 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

14 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

16 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Business and Economy

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Sports

Springboks star Makazole Mapimpi’s wife Sasha melts hearts with sweet Mother’s Day gift

Springboks star Makazole Mapimpi’s wife Sasha melts hearts with sweet Mother’s Day gift

9 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Rulani Mokwena’s Al-Ittihad match halted amid gunfire scare following crowd trouble in Libya

Rulani Mokwena’s Al-Ittihad match halted amid gunfire scare following crowd trouble in Libya

13 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Dricus du Plessis steals the spotlight in New York as UFC 328 chaos reshapes middleweight picture

Dricus du Plessis steals the spotlight in New York as UFC 328 chaos reshapes middleweight picture

14 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

How much Puso Dithejane earns at Chicago Fire revealed

How much Puso Dithejane earns at Chicago Fire revealed

16 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star Teenage Hadebe’s MLS salary rivals top SA earners

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star Teenage Hadebe’s MLS salary rivals top SA earners

18 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Orlando Pirates vs Durban City: Kick-Off Time, Where To Watch, Team News and Title Race Stakes

Orlando Pirates vs Durban City: Kick-Off Time, Where To Watch, Team News and Title Race Stakes

18 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Sports

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We Adopted a Special Needs Girl — At Her 5th Birthday, My MIL Revealed Who Her Real Mother Was

We Adopted a Special Needs Girl — At Her 5th Birthday, My MIL Revealed Who Her Real Mother Was

18 hours ago by Brian Oroo

I Sacrificed My Family for Love — 15 Years Later, My 'Holy' Father Begged My Husband to Save Him

I Sacrificed My Family for Love — 15 Years Later, My 'Holy' Father Begged My Husband to Save Him

18 hours ago by Racheal Murimi

I Lost My Inheritance to Save My Brother from Prison — Family Dinner Confession Proved He Framed Me

I Lost My Inheritance to Save My Brother from Prison — Family Dinner Confession Proved He Framed Me

a day ago by Chris Ndetei

I Saved a Stranger From a Deadly Flood — In the Hospital, Her Chart Revealed My Own Last Name

I Saved a Stranger From a Deadly Flood — In the Hospital, Her Chart Revealed My Own Last Name

3 days ago by Brian Oroo

During COVID-19, I Paid Rent: She Played Games and Said, "If You Want To Move, Then Go"

During COVID-19, I Paid Rent: She Played Games and Said, "If You Want To Move, Then Go"

3 days ago by Chris Ndetei

My Mother Abandoned Me 20 Years Ago, Then Asked For Reunion: I Realised What She Really Wanted

My Mother Abandoned Me 20 Years Ago, Then Asked For Reunion: I Realised What She Really Wanted

3 days ago by Racheal Murimi

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Entertainment

Zozibini Tunzi bags Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026 gig: "I’m so excited"

Zozibini Tunzi bags Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026 gig: "I’m so excited"

10 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

MaKhwela throws shade at Musa Mseleku's four wives, SA fumes: "Life is long"

MaKhwela throws shade at Musa Mseleku's four wives, SA fumes: "Life is long"

10 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Makhadzi hosts hilarious 'Top Billing' mansion tour to promote One-Woman show

Makhadzi hosts hilarious 'Top Billing' mansion tour to promote One-Woman show

11 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Terry Pheto dragged into R19 million 'Pimville' scandal after SABC suspends Lala Tuku

Terry Pheto dragged into R19 million 'Pimville' scandal after SABC suspends Lala Tuku

11 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Rapper Da L.E.S to host 1st All-White party since stroke scare

Rapper Da L.E.S to host 1st All-White party since stroke scare

13 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

'Pimville' drama escalates: Lala Tuku's daughter’s luxury life sparks outrage

'Pimville' drama escalates: Lala Tuku's daughter’s luxury life sparks outrage

16 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

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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?

28 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

a month 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

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