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

1325 articles published since 11 Jul 2024

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Arrest expected after suspect identified in DJ Warras killing

South Africa

2 months ago

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

South Africa

2 months ago

MK Party demands eThekwini municipality be placed under administration

South Africa

2 months ago

Manhunt underway after deadly tavern shooting on the West Rand

South Africa

2 months ago

Three suspected Zama Zamas arrested as tensions flare in Bapong

South Africa

2 months ago

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

South Africa

2 months ago

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

South Africa

2 months 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

SADTU warns of growing teacher exodus amid violent incidents, citing Western Cape education

South Africa

2 months ago

SADTU warns of an alarming increase in teacher departures, citing a recent report by the WCD of Education, with a focus on rising violence against educators.

North West Education MEC ordered to pay R2.8 million after child stabbed in eye at school

South Africa

2 months ago

The mother of a child stabbed in the eye at school in North West will receive slightly more than R2.8 million from the provincial Education MEC.

South Africans mourn the passing of Nelson Mandela’s former lawyer Ismail Ayob

South Africa

2 months ago

SA mourns Ismail Ayob, the anti-apartheid lawyer and former legal representative of Nelson Mandela and numerous anti-apartheid activists, who died aged 83.

Seven Kenyan nationals arrested in Johannesburg for working illegally in SA

South Africa

2 months ago

Seven Kenyan nationals were arrested in Johannesburg for allegedly working illegally while holding tourist visas, following a Home Affairs intelligence operation.

13-Year-old boy dies after falling from moving bakkie in KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa

2 months ago

KwaZulu-Natal authorities confirmed a 13-year-old boy died after falling from a moving bakkie on Jabu Ngcobo Road near Trenance Park on Tuesday..

Madlanga Commission to submit interim report to Ramaphosa on police corruption claims

South Africa

2 months ago

President Ramaphosa is expected to receive the Madlanga Commission’s interim report probing allegations of corruption and political interference.

South Africans weigh in on Gayton McKenzie’s appearance at Afrikaner 'Day of the Vow'

South Africa

2 months ago

Minister Gayton McKenzie’s attendance at the Afrikaner Day of the Vow event has sparked reactions, with South Africans weighing in on social media.

Eastern Cape family in shock after 20-year-old initiate goes missing

South Africa

2 months ago

A 20-year-old initiate disappeared from Madizeni village in Ngcobo, Eastern Cape, leaving his family distraught ahead of his planned December 26 homecoming.

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