Rianette Cluley

Education: Journalism AI Academy (Google News initiative, 2023). Reuters Introduction to Digital Journalism Certificate, sponsored by the Meta Journalism Project (November 2023). Google News initiative training (2024).

Experience: Junior journalist and photographer, Witbank News (2007-2008). Senior print and online journalist and photographer, Queensburgh News (2009-2010) and Highway Mail (2008-2013), Northglen News (2013-2014), Highway Mail (2014-2015)

Rianette Cluley is the Media Project Manager of Briefly News (joined in 2016). Previously, she was a journalist and photographer for award-winning publications within the Caxton group (joined in 2008). She also attended the Journalism AI Academy powered by the Google News Initiative and passed a set of trainings for journalists from Google News initiative. In February 2024, she hosted a workshop titled AI for Journalists: Power Up Your Reporting Ethically and was a guest speaker at the Forum of Community Journalists No Guts, No Glory, No Story conference. E-mail: rianette.cluley@briefly.co.za

298 articles published since 16 May 2017

Author's articles

Leratong family demands answers after son, buried as pauper, found 10 years later

Leratong family demands answers after son, buried as pauper, found 10 years later

South Africa

10 days ago

Family of 4 children who died in Vosloorus shack fire left "numb and confused"

Family of 4 children who died in Vosloorus shack fire left "numb and confused"

South Africa

13 days ago

Limpopo mother allegedly kills and dumps body of 12-day-old daughter

Limpopo mother allegedly kills and dumps body of 12-day-old daughter

South Africa

17 days ago

SASSA cracks down on illegal lending after Duduza robbery involving stolen grant cards

SASSA cracks down on illegal lending after Duduza robbery involving stolen grant cards

South Africa

18 days ago

Centre for children with disabilities in Tembisa faces closure after president fails to keep promise

Centre for children with disabilities in Tembisa faces closure after president fails to keep promise

South Africa

18 days ago

Comrades Marathon runner 2025 receives heartwarming hero's welcome back at work, SA raves

Comrades Marathon runner 2025 receives heartwarming hero's welcome back at work, SA raves

People

a month ago

"He's the foreman already": Toddler enjoys pap and vleis with construction workers, SA touched

"He's the foreman already": Toddler enjoys pap and vleis with construction workers, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A toddler ate pap and meat with two construction workers on their lunch break. Social media users praised his parents for raising him well and showed him love.

"This much pain": SA woman’s viral TikTok shows struggle after 2025 Comrades Marathon

"This much pain": SA woman’s viral TikTok shows struggle after 2025 Comrades Marathon

People

a month ago

A South African woman showcased her struggles after completing the 2025 Comrades Marathon. Her viral TikTok video sparked reactions from viewers across the country.

Julius Malema says Donald Trump is scared of him after singing 'Kill the Boer'

Julius Malema says Donald Trump is scared of him after singing 'Kill the Boer'

Politics

a month ago

EFF president Julius Malema said United States president Donald Tump was afraid of him after Trump called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to arrest him.

Zelenskyy in Pretoria: South Africa's quiet diplomacy emerges into the spotlight

Zelenskyy in Pretoria: South Africa's quiet diplomacy emerges into the spotlight

Africa

2 months ago

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s visit to South Africa on 24 April 2025 was cut short after a Russian missile attack on Kyiv, highlighting SA's neutral stance.

SA Queer Movement and stakeholders to celebrate Pride Month at Midrand Rainbow Pride event

SA Queer Movement and stakeholders to celebrate Pride Month at Midrand Rainbow Pride event

South Africa

9 months ago

The SA Queer Movement and various other stakeholders will celebrate South Africa's Pride Month at the Midrand Rainbow Pride event on Saturday, 5 October.

Unathi Nkayi looks like royalty at SA Fashion Week, arrives in Mercedes-Benz V-Class worth R3m

Unathi Nkayi looks like royalty at SA Fashion Week, arrives in Mercedes-Benz V-Class worth R3m

Celebrities

9 months ago

Unathi Nkayi and Naked Ape designer Shaldon Kopman arrived at SA Fashion Week in true style in a customised Mercedes-Benz V-Class worth over R3 million.

200 Uitenhage/ Kariega residents march to demand government response to flood crisis and pollution

200 Uitenhage/ Kariega residents march to demand government response to flood crisis and pollution

South Africa

9 months ago

Over 200 community members in Uitenhage, Jeffrey’s Bay, Humansdorp, and Gqeberha protested, demanding that government take action during the climate crisis.

Survey finds 80% of adults help their parents with tech: Here’s how you can too

Survey finds 80% of adults help their parents with tech: Here’s how you can too

Cars and Tech

10 months ago

A recent survey found that 80% of adults are still helping their parents navigate the world of digital tools. They found a persistent digital literacy gap.

The struggle for digital Balance: Survey reveals generational differences in screen time management

The struggle for digital Balance: Survey reveals generational differences in screen time management

Cars and Tech

10 months ago

A recent survey of 4000 Germans, French, Americans, and Brits found that all generations have issues with screen time. Finding the right balance is important.

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