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. 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 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

886 articles published since 11 Jul 2024

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Fikile Mbalula calls for unity in safeguarding South Africa's democracy at historic march

South Africa

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Investigator says he works pro bono despite McKenzie's claim of appointment

South Africa

20 hours ago

Two more bodies recovered from Ekapa Mine mudslide incident

South Africa

21 hours ago

Luxury homes and car linked to Free State asbestos tender fraud to be sold after court ruling

South Africa

22 hours ago

South Africans react strongly as Ramaphosa links 1913 land dispossession to poverty

South Africa

a day ago

SABC cancels popular talk show amid allegations of political influence

South Africa

a day ago

Health Minister vows to recover R2 billion lost in Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal

South Africa

a day ago

Minister Motsoaledi pledges to recover funds lost in the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal, as investigations into R2 billion looting and asset seizures continue.

Fannie Nkosi's testimony under fire, allegations of dishonesty at the Madlanga Commission unveiled

South Africa

a day ago

Gauteng police sergeant Fannie Nkosi faces backlash for his uncooperative testimony at the Madlanga Commission amid DJ Sumbody's murder investigation.

CoGTA warns against risks of self-proclaimed Nigerian King in Eastern Cape, SA weighs in

South Africa

2 days ago

CoGTA condemned the unlawful coronation of a self-proclaimed Nigerian king in KuGompo City, warning it threatens South Africa's democratic principles and governance.

Major South African medical aid undergoes big change after 43 years

South Africa

3 days ago

Momentum Health will administer Bonitas Medical Fund from June 2026, marking a significant shift in South Africa's medical scheme sector amidst a growth forecast.

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Experts warn: April fuel price increases may hit South African households hard

South Africa

3 days ago

Fuel price hikes loom in South Africa for April 2026, with petrol rising by R4.27 to R4.74 and diesel by R7.73 to R7.83, threatening public transport and food costs.

Fannie Masemola says he did not expect Mkhwanazi allegations despite approving briefing

South Africa

5 days ago

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola told Parliament he did not expect the extent of allegations made by KZN commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in 2025.

Body found in suitcase at Eastern Cape dump site, boyfriend arrested for murder

South Africa

5 days ago

Body of a woman found in a suitcase at a pond in Eastern Cape leads to the arrest of her boyfriend. A multidisciplinary police investigation is underway.

R2 billion from IDC to support Tongaat Hulett amid South Africa's sugar crisis

South Africa

5 days ago

The IDC allocates over R2 billion to support Tongaat Hulett amid financial turmoil, aiming to safeguard jobs and the vital South African sugar industry.

‘Now or never’: Ex-cop Sotheni's social media highlights skills ahead of alleged murder of Witness D

South Africa

5 days ago

Former police officer Sotheni faces murder charges for the shooting of Marius van der Merwe, linking social media posts and surveillance data to the crime.

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