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

885 articles published since 11 Jul 2024

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Who is Bree Purganan? The untold story of Jalen Green's mom

Celebrity biographies

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Is it true that Stephen A. Smith's daughter passed away? What we know

Celebrity biographies

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uMkhonto weSizwe MP Lucky Montana insists he doesn't owe SARS a cent despite 14-year dispute

South Africa

17 hours ago

UFS faces allegations of racism and AfriForum collaboration from student protesters

South Africa

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Police officer in Gauteng takes own life after shooting female colleague and wife

South Africa

19 hours ago

Crime Intelligence officer killed during alleged road rage incident, SA weighs in

South Africa

21 hours ago

SARS responds to Lucky Montana's criminal charges amid 14 years of alleged tax under-reporting

South Africa

a day ago

Lucky Montana allegedly failed to file tax returns for 14 years, starting in 2009. Montana has filed criminal charges against SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter

Tributes from family and leaders pour in at Nathi Mthethwa’s funeral

South Africa

a day ago

Tributes poured in at the funeral of Nathi Mthethwa, with heartfelt words from his son, Mkhululi, who honoured his father's integrity, and President Cyril Ramaphosa

Thabo Mbeki urges unity among Africans, slams Operation Dudula and migrant blame

South Africa

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Thabo Mbeki speaks out against Operation Dudula, emphasising the need for African unity and condemning the scapegoating of migrants for South Africa’s problems

DIRCO remembers late Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa as a global icon

South Africa

a day ago

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) honours Nathi Mthethwa, describing him as a global icon, during his funeral in Kwambonambi

11-Year-old boy's accidental shooting leaves farm worker dead in Thabazimbi

South Africa

a day ago

An 11-year-old boy killed a farm worker on 11 October 2025 in Thabazimbi after discharging a firearm. His father is facing charges for negligent firearm handling.

Police officer and ex-sergeant killed in Mthwalume, KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa

a day ago

A former sergeant and a police officer were killed in a shooting outside an SUV in Mthwalume, KwaZulu-Natal. The Hawks are now leading the investigation.

South Africans weigh in as Nathi Mthethwa’s family fetches his body from Richards Bay mortuary

South Africa

2 days ago

SA share their thoughts and condolences as the family of late Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa retrieves his body from the Richards Bay mortuary for his funeral.

Masemola under fire from MPs over failure to oppose Mchunu's political killings task team decision

South Africa

2 days ago

MPs slam Fannie Masemola for his failure to challenge Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s controversial move to dismantle the political killings task force.

South Africans weigh in on Bheki Cele's tribute to Nathi Mthethwa’s crime-fighting legacy

South Africa

2 days ago

From support to skepticism, South Africans respond to Bheki Cele’s praise of the late Nathi Mthethwa, reflecting on his crime-fighting efforts during his tenure.

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