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

1327 articles published since 11 Jul 2024

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What do matric pass symbols mean? Matric symbols & levels

Education

2 months ago

Elon Musk says South Africa’s laws are ‘deeply wrong,’ urges no race-based legislation

South Africa

2 months ago

Matric rewrite: What does a second chance matric entail?

Education

2 months ago

Lives lost as Durban building collapse death toll increases

South Africa

2 months ago

Water and Sanitation Minister flags R3.7 million in illicit payments to board members

South Africa

2 months ago

Three-month-old child killed in serious N2 collision between East London and Butterworth

South Africa

2 months ago

SA to restrict asylum applications for refugees from other countries

South Africa

2 months ago

SA plans to stop accepting asylum applications from those who already hold refugee status elsewhere. Public feedback on the White Paper is open until January.

Cape Town rolls out digital learner’s licence testing across 18 centres

South Africa

2 months ago

The City of Cape Town is rolling out a computerised learner’s licence system across 18 centres, replacing manual tests with digital touch-screen assessments.

EFF calls on global community to boycott upcoming G20 Summit in US

South Africa

2 months ago

The EFF is calling for a global boycott of the US-hosted G20 Summit after Donald Trump said South Africa would not be allowed to attend the 2026 meeting in Miami.

Ntshavheni says Witness D rejected protection offer after fatal attack

South Africa

2 months ago

Minister Ntshavheni defends South Africa’s witness protection program after Witness D was murdered, stating the victim had declined the protection offer.

Suspect in KZN mass murder takes own life, police launch inquest

South Africa

2 months ago

KwaZulu-Natal police have launched an inquest after a suspect linked to a mass murder case took their own life, prompting investigations into the tragic events.

ANC says no to downsizing or selling Joburg building as it seeks new fundraising options

Politics

2 months ago

The ANC says it will explore new fundraising methods to ease its financial crisis but will not downsize staff or sell its Johannesburg CBD headquarters.

Zimbabwean man arrested in Mpumalanga with cash and over 500 passports

South Africa

2 months ago

A Zimbabwean man’s arrest with passports and cash in Middelburg has put over 500 nationals under scrutiny as police continue their investigation.

Parliament expands as four uMkhonto weSizwe party members are sworn in as MPs

Politics

2 months ago

Four new members of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) are set to be sworn in as South African MPs, strengthening the party’s presence in Parliament.

EFF says “we warned him” amid FIFA’s Infantino accusations of ethics breach over Trump peace prize

South Africa

2 months ago

The EFF accused FIFA of using football to “legitimise fascism and imperialism noting that Trump’s political record made him incompatible with any peace prize.

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