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

971 articles published since 11 Jul 2024

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Cape Town Mayor Hill-Lewis announces candidacy for DA leadership following Steenhuisen's exit

South Africa

a month ago

Life imprisonment for young dad who killed his three-week-old son

South Africa

a month ago

Loyiso Masuku takes office as Johannesburg's new deputy mayor amid mayor's crisis

South Africa

a month ago

Watch: SAPS Probe Police officer caught on CCTV taking cash during raid

South Africa

a month ago

Father sentenced to life for violent rape of daughter during graveyard rituals in Limpopo

South Africa

a month ago

SARS targets South Africa's content creators: Influencers urged to register earnings

South Africa

a month ago

Corruption in Mpumalanga education: 38 accused granted R1,6 million bail after major scheme exposed

South Africa

a month ago

38 individuals released on R1,625,000 bail face allegations of R114 million corruption in Mpumalanga education tenders due to bypassed procurement processes.

Three arrested after Gqeberha police reject R19,500 bribe at N2 roadblock

South Africa

a month ago

Three suspects arrested in Gqeberha for offering R19,500 to police during a routine stop. False registration plates led to a deeper investigation into the incident.

Budget 2026: Finance Minister announces key tax changes to support households and small businesses

South Africa

a month ago

Minister Godongwana announces inflation-linked tax relief for personal income taxpayers, alongside hikes in “sin” taxes and enhanced small business exemptions.

MP Alan Beesley says ‘lived reality’ shows most spaza shops foreign-owned

South Africa

a month ago

ActionSA MP Alan Beesley claims spaza shops are largely foreign-owned, raising concerns over job competition and the impact on South Africa’s local economy.

Musa Khawula faces backlash from Madlanga Commission for disclosing communication with investigator

South Africa

a month ago

The Madlanga Commission condemns the leak to Musa Khawula, seeking an extension as social media reacts to the investigation's integrity and implications.

Late-night petrol station brawl sparks compensation claims in KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa

a month ago

A petrol station dispute in Stanger escalated into violence, involving local businessmen, viral confrontations, and compensation negotiations for damage costs.

R4.3 billion drug seizure: The ongoing mystery of South African fruit shipments

South Africa

a month ago

Indian authorities intercepted R4.3 billion in drugs hidden in fruit shipments from SA. The unresolved case raises concerns over evidence and connections.

US delegation visits Pretoria school after claims white pupils were kicked out

South Africa

a month ago

NYYRC's visit to South Africa highlights concerns over farm murders, alleged exclusions of white Christian children, and misreported claims of genocide in the media.

Tragedy strikes again: Cape Flats mass shooting claims two lives in Kleinvlei, SA weigh in

South Africa

a month ago

Another mass shooting in Cape Flats leaves two dead and two wounded. Authorities investigate potential gang involvement after gunfire erupted in Kleinvlei park.

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