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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25-Year-old skipper missing near Hermanus after jumping into water

South Africa

5 months ago

N8 crash near Bloemfontein leaves ten dead after truck collides with bus

South Africa

5 months ago

Horror crash on N2 claims lives of five family members in KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa

5 months ago

ANC calls out communication failure on Palestinian asylum issue

South Africa

5 months ago

Revolutionising education: Why teacher training is key to digital classroom success

Opinion

5 months ago

Mbalula accuses Trump of political retaliation against South Africa ahead of G20

South Africa

5 months ago

Johannesburg private school faces outcry over Grade 6 student’s bullying and body-shaming incident

South Africa

5 months ago

A Grade 6 student was allegedly bullied and body-shamed at a top private school in Johannesburg, prompting his mother to withdraw him from the school

Fired Limpopo teacher’s appeal rejected after assault, inappropriate photos in classroom, and more

South Africa

5 months ago

After being fired for assaulting students, threatening the school principal, and failing to submit exam scripts, a Limpopo teacher's appeal was denied.

Bullying allegations lead to calls for suspension of 3 students after Grade 10 student's suicide

South Africa

5 months ago

Calls grow for the suspension of three students at a school in Vanderbijlpark after a Grade 10 learner took his own life following years of alleged bullying.

uMkhonto weSizwe party members allegedly fighting for survival on Russia-Ukraine frontlines

South Africa

5 months ago

Members of the MKP from South Africa are reportedly fighting for their lives on the frontlines of the Russia-Ukraine conflict after being misled about their mission.

What the two-pot retirement system means for your long-term savings

Explainer

5 months ago

Naheem Essop from the OPFA sheds light on the two-pot retirement system’s limitations, including withdrawal rules and the impact on long-term savings.

South African workers feel the squeeze as household costs rise faster than salaries

Opinion

5 months ago

In an exclusive interview, Dr Chris Blair explains why salary increases are failing to ease South Africa’s cost-of-living crisis and what needs to change.

South Africa’s G20 Summit: An opportunity to spotlight Africa’s youth and community-led growth

Opinion

5 months ago

With Africa set to have 40% of the world’s youth by 2050, the G20 Summit in SA is a pivotal moment to harness young leaders for future global growth and innovation.

Key royal figures absent from King Misuzulu and Queen Nomzamo’s wedding in KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa

5 months ago

At the traditional wedding of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and Queen Nomzamo Myeni, held on 9 November 2025, several prominent royals were noticeably absent

14-Year-old teenager allegedly sexually assault six-year-old girl in Limpopo

South Africa

5 months ago

Police in Limpopo have launched an investigation into an incident in which a 14-year-old teenager allegedly sexually assaulted a six-year-old girl.

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