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

1081 articles published since 11 Jul 2024

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Bekkersdal community points to illegal mining turf wars after tavern massacre

South Africa

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Search continues for three people lost in KwaZulu-Natal flooding disaster

South Africa

5 hours ago

KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli visits flood-hit Shelly Centre in Margate

South Africa

6 hours ago

Eyewitness recalls harrowing moments of Bekkersdal tavern shooting that left nine dead

South Africa

7 hours ago

Heavy rain causes major flooding in Margate, Shelley Beach

South Africa

22 hours ago

Tshwane roads and homes affected as weekend storms trigger flooding

South Africa

22 hours ago

Bekkersdal tavern shooting sparks urgent call to shut down illegal alcohol outlets

South Africa

23 hours ago

The deadly Bekkersdal tavern shooting has renewed calls from a criminology expert for authorities to act decisively against unlicensed and poorly regulated taverns.

Eight arrested in R825,000 UIF office theft, COSATU welcomes move

South Africa

a day ago

Eight people have been arrested by the Hawks (DPCI) over the theft of R825,000 from the UIF’s Tzaneen office in Limpopo, a move welcomed by COSATU.

Arrest expected after suspect identified in DJ Warras killing

South Africa

a day ago

National police commissioner Fannie Masemola says a suspect has been identified in the murder of DJ Warras and will be arrested before Monday, 22 December

Police probe N1-25 accident that killed two-year-old

South Africa

a day ago

Police in Limpopo are investigating the circumstances surrounding a crash on the N1-25 near Tobias, which left a two-year-old dead on Friday, 19 December

MK Party demands eThekwini municipality be placed under administration

South Africa

a day ago

The Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party is demanding that eThekwini Municipality be placed under administration over an ongoing wastewater management crisis.

Manhunt underway after deadly tavern shooting on the West Rand

South Africa

a day ago

Police have launched a manhunt after nine people were killed and 10 others injured in a mass shooting at a Bekkersdal tavern early on Sunday, 21 December

Three suspected Zama Zamas arrested as tensions flare in Bapong

South Africa

a day ago

Tensions rose in Bapong after police arrested at least three suspected illegal miners with large quantities of chrome in a community burdened by illicit mining.

DA urges Tshwane municipality to accept court ruling on private fire brigades

South Africa

2 days ago

The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on the Tshwane municipality to drop its appeal against the Pretoria High Court ruling, which declared private fire.

Investigation underway in Steenberg after 6-year-old found dead inside washing machine

South Africa

2 days ago

Police have launched an investigation after a 6-year-old boy's body was discovered inside a washing machine in Steenberg. His father had reported him missing

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