Justin Williams

Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Film & Multimedia Production, and English literary studies, University of Cape Town (UCT). 2021-2024.

Experience: Writer and Chief Editor at Right for Education Africa: South African chapter from 2022 - 2023. Opinion Editor and Current Affairs Writer at Briefly News since 2024.

Awards: Best Performing Articles for Right for Education (2023). UCT Dean's Merit List (2023)

Justin Williams joined Briefly News in 2024. He is currently the Opinion Editor and a Current Affairs Writer. He completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Film & Multimedia Production and English Literary Studies from the University of Cape Town in 2024. Justin is a former writer and chief editor at Right for Education Africa: South African chapter. Contact Justin at justin.williams@briefly.co.za

822 articles published since 11 Jul 2024

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Fear or fascination? Nick Evans talks snakes and myths in South Africa’s gardens

People

6 hours ago

Wills Week: The hidden cost of executors’ fees and why planning ahead matters

Opinion

a day ago

77% Surge in demand for AI skills in South Africa in just 12 months

Opinion

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South Africans applaud Shadrack Sibiya’s suspension amid interference allegations

South Africa

3 days ago

South Africans shocked as four killed in Cape Flats, Cape Town faces escalating gun violence

South Africa

3 days ago

Near-physical altercation between Safa’s Danny Jordaan and NEC member Mkhangelwa in Bloemfontein

South Africa

3 days ago

Senzo Mchunu vows to clear his name amid explosive allegations

South Africa

3 days ago

Senzo Mchunu maintains his innocence and is ready to clear his name at the Madlanga Inquiry hearings, following explosive political interference claims.

South Africans furious as water shortages hit Johannesburg with 14-hour daily throttle

South Africa

3 days ago

Johannesburg faces mounting anger as a 14-hour daily water throttle begins on 14 September 2025. South Africans express fury as the ongoing water crisis worsens.

SA skeptical as ANC’s Pemmy Majodina blames extortionists and mafia for water project failures

South Africa

3 days ago

Despite ANC’s Pemmy Majodina accusing extortionists and mafia of stalling water projects, many South Africans remain unconvinced and sceptical about her claims.

President Ramaphosa slams government departments for failing to spend allocated budgets

Politics

4 days ago

Ramaphosa highlights the failure to spend allocated budgets and stresses the need for municipal oversight in managing public funds for the benefit of South Africans.

South Africans unmoved as widow of slain activist Charlie Kirk vows to continue his legacy

4 days ago

Erika Kirk, widow of the late activist Charlie Kirk, promises to carry on his work following his tragic death in a shooting at Utah Valley University.

South Africans mourn as body found at Durban beachfront believed to be pilot Andrew Blackwood-Murray

South Africa

4 days ago

KwaZulu-Natal police confirm the discovery of a body at Durban's Bay of Plenty Beach, believed to be that of missing pilot Andrew Blackwood-Murray.

South Africans laugh as Nandipha Magudumana's lawyer denies receiving direct payment from Netflix

South Africa

4 days ago

South Africans are laughing after Nandipha Magudumana’s legal team denies claims that she received direct payment from Netflix for the documentary.

Cape Town taxi commuters offered new plans after 10 routes close amid violent disruption

South Africa

4 days ago

As 10 Cape Town taxi routes close due to violence, alternative transport plans are being introduced for affected commuters starting 17 September 2025.

South Africa divided after Mashatile’s bold defence of the BBBEE policy

South Africa

4 days ago

Deputy President Paul Mashatile defends the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) policy, claiming its removal would be a regression to apartheid.

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