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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South Africans weigh in on fatal N4 crash that killed three near Mbombela

South Africa

5 months ago

IHOM warns South Africa's reconciliation dialogues may fail without addressing apartheid trauma

Politics

5 months ago

South Africans not convinced by Joburg Water’s day zero assurance

South Africa

5 months ago

South Africans not convinced by Floyd Shivambu's Mayibuye Movement logo defense

South Africa

5 months ago

South Africans weigh in on Orange Farm liquor shop closures amid gang violence

South Africa

5 months ago

Parliament's ad hoc committee to hear testimony from Bheki Cele in corruption inquiry

South Africa

5 months ago

New plan to close South Africa’s cervical cancer and STI diagnosis gap

Opinion

5 months ago

The publication of a collaborative policy brief that provides a road map for reducing deaths from two of the most pressing women’s health challenges in South Africa

Child vaccination crisis in South Africa sparks public health concern

Opinion

5 months ago

South Africa is facing a growing public health concern, as large numbers of children miss out on life-saving vaccinations, according to Dr Zeina Elian

Buying a car with a balloon payment: Stretching your budget or creating a debt trap?

Opinion

5 months ago

Balloon payments have become increasingly popular in South Africa due to the rising costs of living, including the higher costs of car purchases and ownership.

NPA puts halt to sex worker prosecutions amid court case for legal reform in South Africa

South Africa

5 months ago

The NPA in South Africa halts the prosecution of sex workers, pending a crucial court case that could lead to the decriminalisation of sex work.

President Ramaphosa under fire for expressing upset over return of 121 police dockets

South Africa

5 months ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing widespread backlash after expressing his upset over the controversial return of police investigation dockets to KwaZulu-Natal,

10 Undocumented foreign nationals arrested at illegal waste facility in Gauteng

South Africa

5 months ago

A joint operation in Gauteng led to the arrest of 10 undocumented foreign nationals and the closure of an illegal waste facility operating without proper permits.

Political suspension of police officer divides South Africans over SAPS rules

South Africa

5 months ago

South Africans are divided on the suspension of a KwaZulu-Natal police officer who wore political regalia and attended political events. Opinions are mixed.

Human Rights Commission investigates Makana Municipality amid service delivery crisis in Makhanda

South Africa

5 months ago

Makhanda residents are pushing for justice as they take the Makana Municipality to the Human Rights Commission, alleging a failure to provide essential services

Second head-on collision on N2 in KZN leaves one dead, two critical

South Africa

5 months ago

A fatal crash on the N2 in Zinkwazi on 30 August 2025 claimed one life and critically injured two others. The KDM Fire Department rescued one driver trapped inside.

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