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

965 articles published since 11 Jul 2024

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Ndlozi questions General Mkhwanazi's role in national crime strategy

South Africa

5 months ago

Four arrested in Gugulethu for fatal shootings during social gathering

South Africa

5 months ago

Child food poisoning investigation: No charges filed 18 months after tragedy in South Africa

South Africa

5 months ago

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

South Africa

5 months ago

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

South Africa

5 months ago

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

South Africa

5 months ago

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

South Africa

5 months ago

SASSA initiates a crackdown on illegal queue position selling targeting vulnerable groups, enhancing service delivery with digital solutions and reinforced security.

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

South Africa

5 months ago

A search is ongoing for Philani Njokwe, a missing Pietermaritzburg school principal, as family and community express concern for his safety. Social media reacts.

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

South Africa

5 months ago

Microsoft invests R5.4 billion in SA's cloud infrastructure, enhancing digital capabilities and expanding AI education through SABC+ streaming collaboration.

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

South Africa

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months ago

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

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