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

967 articles published since 11 Jul 2024

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Gauteng Premier Lesufi commends authorities after Solidarity billboard taken down, SA weigh in

South Africa

8 months ago

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

South Africa

8 months ago

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

South Africa

8 months ago

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

South Africa

8 months ago

ANC calls out communication failure on Palestinian asylum issue

South Africa

8 months ago

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

Opinion

8 months ago

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

South Africa

8 months ago

Fikile Mbalula of the ANC responds to US President Trump’s remarks on white farmers and the G20 summit, accusing the US of trying to punish South Africa.

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

South Africa

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

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