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

973 articles published since 11 Jul 2024

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Road Accident Fund must include undocumented foreigners in compensation, Supreme Court affirms

South Africa

a month ago

NPA condemns threats against prosecutor in Julius Malema case, warns of undermined rule of law

South Africa

a month ago

Community alerts lead to conviction of man who held 12-year-old as his 'wife' in Worcester

South Africa

a month ago

SASSA introduces digital solutions amid crackdown on illegal queue position selling nationwide

South Africa

a month ago

Family and school community rally to find missing principal Philani Njokwe in Pietermaritzburg

South Africa

a month ago

Microsoft invests R5.4 billion in South Africa's cloud infrastructure to boost digital capability

South Africa

a month ago

Home Affairs clarifies permanent residency status for ZEP and Lesotho permit holders

South Africa

a month ago

The Department of Home Affairs clarifies that Zimbabwean and Lesotho exemption permit holders are ineligible for permanent residency applications

Witness recalls heart-wrenching day municipal official Martha Mani Rantsofu was gunned down

South Africa

a month ago

Martha Mani Rantsofu, an Emfuleni municipal official, was shot dead at a tyre fitment centre. Witnesses recount the traumatic scene while family struggles

Romantic encounter turns tragic, pregnant woman in critical condition after KZN beach shooting

South Africa

a month ago

A pregnant woman sustained critical injuries in a shooting linked to a violent altercation at Port Edward Main Beach, KwaZulu-Natal. Ongoing police investigations.

New report highlights Facebook as main hub for illegal wildlife trade, SA flagged

South Africa

a month ago

Facebook is implicated in 74% of illegal wildlife trade ads, highlighting a shift from physical markets to social media. Stricter regulations are urgently needed.

South African farmers could find refuge in Russia under Errol Musk's new proposal for resettlement

South Africa

a month ago

Errol Musk proposes refugee status in Russia for South African farmers, aiming to resettle 50 Afrikaner families amid safety controversy and government denial.

Unemployed youth gather in Midrand, only 21 jobs secured amidst frustration

South Africa

a month ago

Thousands of unemployed youth gathered in Midrand seeking jobs, but only 21 positions were filled, highlighting the challenges of youth unemployment and competition.

Maimane's BOSA and People's Prosperity Movement join forces for upcoming electoral battle

South Africa

a month ago

BOSA formally merges with PPM to consolidate reform-oriented political support ahead of local elections. Leadership integration will enhance unified operations.

Woman claims brother spent 7 years in prison due to false rape accusation in Mpumalanga

South Africa

a month ago

A woman alleges her brother was wrongfully imprisoned for seven years over a false rape claim linked to extortion schemes in South Africa's legal system.

Emergency teams respond after two seperate school transport accidents injure 21 learners in KZN

South Africa

a month ago

Two separate KZN transport crashes injured 21 schoolchildren, with investigations underway. Serious and minor injuries reported but no fatalities.

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