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

987 articles published since 11 Jul 2024

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Fired Limpopo teacher’s appeal rejected after assault, inappropriate photos in classroom, and more

South Africa

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Bullying allegations lead to calls for suspension of 3 students after Grade 10 student's suicide

South Africa

16 hours ago

uMkhonto weSizwe party members allegedly fighting for survival on Russia-Ukraine frontlines

South Africa

18 hours ago

What the two-pot retirement system means for your long-term savings

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South African workers feel the squeeze as household costs rise faster than salaries

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South Africa’s G20 Summit: An opportunity to spotlight Africa’s youth and community-led growth

Opinion

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Key royal figures absent from King Misuzulu and Queen Nomzamo’s wedding in KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa

2 days ago

At the traditional wedding of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and Queen Nomzamo Myeni, held on 9 November 2025, several prominent royals were noticeably absent

14-Year-old teenager allegedly sexually assault six-year-old girl in Limpopo

South Africa

2 days ago

Police in Limpopo have launched an investigation into an incident in which a 14-year-old teenager allegedly sexually assaulted a six-year-old girl.

South Africans weigh in as Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s trial starts at Durban High Court

South Africa

2 days ago

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is set to stand trial in Durban on 10 November 2025. The case has sparked reactions, following the unrest after Jacob Zuma’s imprisonment.

South Africans slam PA leader McKenzie's defence of suspended police commissioner General Sibiya

South Africa

2 days ago

Gayton McKenzie defends suspended police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, but South Africans slam his comments amid controversy over a photo with PA Kenny Kunene.

China allegedly involved in R500 million upgrade of SANDF mobilisation centre in Bloemfontein

South Africa

2 days ago

The Chinese government is alleged to be quietly involved in a multi-million-rand project to refurbish one of South Africa's key military bases in Bloemfontein

AfriForum’s Kallie Kriel denies genocide claims, says fight is against land expropriation

South Africa

2 days ago

AfriForum's Kallie Kriel clarifies the group's stance, refuting claims of a white genocide and emphasising their commitment to fighting land expropriation.

ANC defends Mchunu's continued role while he takes leave from Cabinet, South Africans weigh in

South Africa

2 days ago

South Africans slam ANC’s decision to keep Mchunu in his party role while taking special leave from his Cabinet duties amid political interference claims

King Misuzulu moves forward with marriage to Nomzamo Myeni amid family disputes, SA weigh in

South Africa

3 days ago

King Misuzulu KaZwelithini progresses with his marriage to Nomzamo Myeni despite royal family disputes, with South Africans sharing their reactions to the tensions.

South Africans react to alleged kidnapping of IDAC head Matthews Sesoko in Pretoria

South Africa

3 days ago

Matthews Sesoko, head of IDAC, was kidnapped in Pretoria on Friday. South Africans weigh in as the incident raises questions about safety and security.

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