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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Authorities probe hijacked Bryanston mansion: R164,000 monthly scheme unearthed

South Africa

3 months ago

Gauteng Traffic Police boost safety operations: Holiday travellers urged to stay vigilant

South Africa

3 months ago

New information delays Joshlin Smith Foundation launch, says Minister Gayton McKenzie

South Africa

3 months ago

Two Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of 14-Year-Old in Limpopo

South Africa

3 months ago

Public outrage grows as case against Pakistani man accused of murdering 16-year-old is postponed

South Africa

3 months ago

South African nationals in Venezuela confirmed safe amid US military tensions

3 months ago

Cultural erasure? Cape Town Minstrels raise concerns over Tweede Nuwe Jaar changes

South Africa

3 months ago

The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association protested on 3 January 2026, voicing concerns over cultural erasure and the impact on Tweede Nuwe Jaar's heritage.

Tragic shooting: Father arrested after alcohol-fuelled argument claims son's life in Limpopo

South Africa

3 months ago

A 56-year-old man in Limpopo has been arrested for shooting his family, resulting in his 17-year-old son's tragic death during an alcohol-fuelled dispute.

EFF condemns US for Venezuela operation: "Undermines sovereignty and self-determination"

South Africa

3 months ago

EFF condemns US military actions in Venezuela as unlawful and a violation of international law, noting the need to respect Venezuela's sovereignty

Lightning strikes leave more than 50 injured and 2 dead in separate incidents

South Africa

3 months ago

Two lightning-related incidents on 3 January 2026 injured multiple people, resulting in two fatalities at the Mphebatho Troop Festival and others in Hammanskraal.

Trump announces US control over Venezuela, Maduro captured in military operation

3 months ago

US President Trump announces US control over Venezuela following Maduro's capture. Urgent UN meeting called by South Africa amid escalating military action.

South Africa urgently calls UN meeting over US military actions in Venezuela

South Africa

3 months ago

SA urges an urgent UN meeting over US military action in Venezuela, highlighting concerns about violations of sovereignty and international law.

US forces allegedly capture Venezuela's Maduro and wife, South Africa weighs in

3 months ago

Trump claims US forces captured Venezuela's Maduro. The operation raises questions on international law as South Africans react to this bold military move.

Free State man arrested for allegedly killing friend over girlfriend dispute

South Africa

3 months ago

A 41-year-old man in Free State has been arrested for allegedly murdering a friend over a girlfriend dispute, following a fatal confrontation with a spade.

Government urges better sexual education as South Africa records 1,669 births on 1 January 2026

South Africa

3 months ago

SA welcomed 1,669 newborns, but teenage pregnancies surged, raising concerns over rising birth rates and calls for improved sexual health education.

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