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

968 articles published since 11 Jul 2024

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

South Africa

4 months ago

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

South Africa

4 months ago

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

South Africa

4 months ago

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

South Africa

4 months ago

Gauteng's Premier Lesufi raises alarm over rapid growth of informal settlements

South Africa

4 months ago

SIU exposes R16 million corruption scheme in SA's Home Affairs Department

South Africa

4 months ago

South Africa braces for heavy showers and thunderstorms

South Africa

4 months ago

SAWS warns of widespread showers and severe thunderstorms across South Africa on 24 Feb 2026. Residents in flood-prone areas urged to remain vigilant.

Gauteng police accused of selling freedom to illegal immigrants for bribes

South Africa

4 months ago

Allegations emerge of Gauteng police releasing illegal immigrants for bribes, as SAPS denies corruption and vows to uphold integrity amidst viral video concerns.

Chatunga Mugabe wears R40,000 jacket as charges mount over shooting incident

South Africa

4 months ago

Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin’ono reveals Bellarmine Mugabe's R43 million Hyde Park home purchase amid Chatunga’s court appearance facing serious charges.

Pretoria woman sentenced to life for the murders of two boyfriends and son

South Africa

5 months ago

Ncumisa Selani sentenced to three life terms for the chilling murders of her boyfriends and son, linked to an HIV diagnosis and a violent relationship.

Johannesburg police crack down: 211 motorists arrested for DUI in a week

South Africa

5 months ago

JMPD arrests 211 motorists for drunk driving in Johannesburg, reinforcing a zero-tolerance policy to enhance road safety and curb traffic violations.

Gauteng committee calls for action as 97 SAPS officers implicated in sexual violence

South Africa

5 months ago

Gauteng’s Portfolio Committee reveals 97 SAPS members face sexual violence allegations, calling for accountability and support for domestic violence victims.

Racism, abuse alleged by SA men recruited to fight in Ukraine

South Africa

5 months ago

South Africans allege deception into fighting for Russia in Ukraine, facing dire combat conditions, racism, and links to Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s recruitment.

Internal strife: Ivan Meyer emerges as frontrunner to replace Steenhuisen in DA reshuffle

South Africa

5 months ago

Internal tensions rise in the DA as Ivan Meyer emerges as the frontrunner for agriculture, amid pressure for a cabinet reshuffle due to foot-and-mouth disease.

Son of ex-Zimbabwe president Mugabe to face court over critical shooting incident

South Africa

5 months ago

Bellarmine Mugabe, son of ex-Zimbabwe president, faces court over a shooting at his home, with activists demanding justice for the critically injured gardener.

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