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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5,464 Pupils yet to be placed as Gauteng 2026 admissions process continues

South Africa

4 months ago

Police probe murder and robbery after taxi driver gunned down in Bishop Lavis

South Africa

4 months ago

Free State bus crash highlights dangers of overloaded vehicles

South Africa

4 months ago

Cogta MEC updates on Eastern Cape initiation tragedies as death toll hits 20

South Africa

4 months ago

Bekkersdal community points to illegal mining turf wars after tavern massacre

South Africa

4 months ago

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Search continues for three people lost in KwaZulu-Natal flooding disaster

South Africa

4 months ago

KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli visits flood-hit Shelly Centre in Margate

South Africa

4 months ago

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli visits the flooded Shelley Centre in Margate, addressing the impact on homes and businesses after devastating rains.

Eyewitness recalls harrowing moments of Bekkersdal tavern shooting that left nine dead

South Africa

4 months ago

Eyewitness recounts the Bekkersdal tavern mass shooting that claimed nine lives, revealing the terror of the West Rand tragedy and its impact on the community.

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Heavy rain causes major flooding in Margate, Shelly Beach

South Africa

4 months ago

Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in Margate on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, affecting the town’s Central Business District (CBD) on Sunday

Tshwane roads and homes affected as weekend storms trigger flooding

South Africa

4 months ago

Parts of Tshwane faced severe disruption after weekend thunderstorms, with flooding affecting roads and homes. City emergency services responded to numerous calls.

Bekkersdal tavern shooting sparks urgent call to shut down illegal alcohol outlets

South Africa

4 months ago

The deadly Bekkersdal tavern shooting has renewed calls from a criminology expert for authorities to act decisively against unlicensed and poorly regulated taverns.

Eight arrested in R825,000 UIF office theft, COSATU welcomes move

South Africa

4 months ago

Eight people have been arrested by the Hawks (DPCI) over the theft of R825,000 from the UIF’s Tzaneen office in Limpopo, a move welcomed by COSATU.

Arrest expected after suspect identified in DJ Warras killing

South Africa

4 months ago

National police commissioner Fannie Masemola says a suspect has been identified in the murder of DJ Warras and will be arrested before Monday, 22 December

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

South Africa

4 months ago

Police in Limpopo are investigating the circumstances surrounding a crash on the N1-25 near Tobias, which left a two-year-old dead on Friday, 19 December

MK Party demands eThekwini municipality be placed under administration

South Africa

4 months ago

The Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party is demanding that eThekwini Municipality be placed under administration over an ongoing wastewater management crisis.

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