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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Young South Africans embrace freelance and contract jobs for independence

Opinion

8 months ago

Inside the life of Taj Cross — his journey in film, personal life, and achievements

Celebrity biographies

8 months ago

Brown Mogotsi: Madlanga Commission concerned about witness safety after alleged shooting

South Africa

8 months ago

Exploring Zach Justice’s biography — his path to fame and impressive net worth

Celebrity biographies

8 months ago

Parent files complaint over Milnerton High School bullying protest, SAHRC steps in

South Africa

8 months ago

Mbalula files urgent court application, fearing for his life after alleged murder claims

South Africa

8 months ago

Gauteng leads in home loan approvals as economists hint at interest rate cut

Opinion

8 months ago

Economists have hinted at an interest rate cut before year-end. With recent shifts in lending rates, more South Africans are securing bonds, especially in Gauteng.

Julius Malema builds and hands over house to disabled man in Seshego, South Africans weigh in

South Africa

8 months ago

EFF leader Julius Malema fulfilled a promise by handing over a wheelchair-accessible home to an EFF member, Sello Mamabolo, in Seshego on 1 November 2025.

SAPS increases police presence in Reiger Park after shooting

South Africa

8 months ago

General Masemola confirmed that more SAPS members will be sent to Reiger Park following a tragic shooting that claimed six lives on Saturday, 1 November 2025

NERSA loses court battle over unlawful municipal electricity price hikes

South Africa

8 months ago

NERSA’s municipal electricity tariff hike process violated constitutional and statutory obligations, according to the Gauteng High Court's ruling

Sibiya vs Masemola: Suspended cop allegedly seeks face-off at Madlanga Commission

South Africa

8 months ago

Tensions rise as Shadrack Sibiya moves to cross-examine National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola over claims made during the Madlanga Commission hearings.

Deadly morning in Cape Town as multiple shootings claim more lives

South Africa

8 months ago

Factreton, Steenberg and more Cape Town areas saw bloodshed on Sunday morning, 2 November 2025, with the South Africans Police Service confirming six deaths.

19-Year-old burned with boiling water at Limpopo school, female learner arrested

South Africa

8 months ago

A 20-year-old female learner was arrested after allegedly burning a male classmate with boiling water while he slept at a Limpopo school during exam camp.

Free State farm attack: Man shot dead, wife sexually assaulted and stabbed in home invasion

South Africa

8 months ago

A man was killed and his wife assaulted during a horrific farm attack in Heilbron, Free State. Police arrested 13 suspects linked to the violent crime.

Boksburg drive-by leaves 6 dead, South Africans weigh in on horror

South Africa

8 months ago

Six people died and three were injured in a drive-by shooting in Reiger Park, Boksburg, on 1 November. Two VW Polos were seen fleeing the scene.

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