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

1335 articles published since 11 Jul 2024

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President Ramaphosa slams government departments for failing to spend allocated budgets

Politics

5 months ago

South Africans unmoved as widow of slain activist Charlie Kirk vows to continue his legacy

5 months ago

South Africans mourn as body found at Durban beachfront believed to be pilot Andrew Blackwood-Murray

South Africa

5 months ago

South Africans laugh as Nandipha Magudumana's lawyer denies receiving direct payment from Netflix

South Africa

5 months ago

Cape Town taxi commuters offered new plans after 10 routes close amid violent disruption

South Africa

5 months ago

South Africa divided after Mashatile’s bold defence of the BBBEE policy

South Africa

5 months ago

Preparing for 2029: ANC decline, GNU politics, and the future of South African democracy

Opinion

5 months ago

South Africa approaches the 2029 elections as the ANC faces historic decline, GNU politics reshape power, and democracy enters a decisive phase.

Why girls with ADHD Are Often Missed: What Every Parent Should Know

Opinion

5 months ago

When you think of ADHD, you might imagine a loud and energetic. Girls are more likely to internalise symptoms, masking their challenges as daydreaming, shyness.

LSSA slams leaked exam papers, calls for upholding legal ethics and public trust

Opinion

5 months ago

LSSA opposes the circulation of leaked professional exam papers, reiterating the importance of upholding ethical standards and public trust in the legal field.

Deputy President Mashatile condemns officer deaths, promises strong action at SAPS event

South Africa

5 months ago

Paul Mashatile condemned the murder of 66 officers in two years, promising the harshest legal consequences for those responsible, during the Commemoration Day.

52-Year-old man dies after ski boat capsizes in Agulhas, Western Cape

South Africa

5 months ago

One man has died after a ski boat with four occupants overturned at the Breede River, near Cape Town. The tragic incident happened on Saturday, 6 September 2025.

Acting Police Minister Cachalia stresses importance of securing 121 dockets in political killings

South Africa

5 months ago

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia highlighted the urgency of protecting 121 dockets critical to South Africa's political killings investigations.

“We don’t want him anyway”: SA responds to Trump ditching G20 Summit

Politics

5 months ago

US President Donald Trump says he won't attend the G20 summit in Johannesburg, citing violence against white farmers in South Africa. Deputy JD Vance to attend.

Gauteng community faces eviction, South Africans question councillor’s role

South Africa

5 months ago

Nearly 400 Evaton West residents are facing eviction and say they feel confused and betrayed after a councillor allegedly allocated the land to them.

South Africans slam security expert’s warning against collecting CIT heist money

South Africa

5 months ago

A security expert warned that collecting money at CIT robbery scenes is illegal and dangerous. South Africans slammed the comment after a fatal incident in Gauteng.

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