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 reject Ramaphosa’s focus on Russia-Ukraine conflict while local issues persist

Politics

6 months ago

Hammanskraal residents desperate for clean water as government misses deadlines

South Africa

6 months ago

South Africans not convinced by ActionSA's whistleblower protection proposal

Politics

6 months ago

KZN Transport Department searches for families of four killed in N3 near Bergville crash

South Africa

6 months ago

South Africans slam Minister Gayton McKenzie for old unpatriotic Springboks tweet

South Africa

6 months ago

Hawks arrest 33-year-old in connection with murder of state prosecutor Tracy Brown in Gqeberha

South Africa

6 months ago

Bishop Lavis CPF calls for action after 3-month-old baby killed in gang violence in Cape Town

South Africa

6 months ago

The Bishop Lavis CPF calls on Cape Town authorities to prevent shootings after the death of a 3-month-old baby, blaming the absence of police during such incidents.

Fatal truck and minibus taxi collision in KZN kills four on N3

South Africa

6 months ago

A fatal crash on the N3 highway in KwaZulu-Natal, involving a truck and a minibus taxi, claimed the lives of four people. Emergency teams are attending the scene.

National police commissioner Masemola refuses deputy Sibiya’s ultimatum, legal showdown expected

South Africa

6 months ago

Shadrack Sibiya demands reinstatement after suspension, while National Commissioner Fannie Masemola refuses, leading to an impending court case.

South Africans fume as community films Kgaogelo Marota’s fatal stabbing, family demands justice

South Africa

6 months ago

The family of 20-year-old Kgaogelo Marota is devastated after her ex-boyfriend fatally stabbed her, and outraged by community members filming instead of helping.

IPUSA challenges Fannie Masemola's leadership and urges public action

South Africa

6 months ago

IPUSA calls for a Commission to investigate National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, citing concerns beyond his dispute with Deputy Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya

Emily Threlkeld's bio: Harold Ford Jr's first and only wife

Celebrity biographies

6 months ago

Harold Ford Jr's wife, Emily Threlkeld, is a successful entrepreneur and publicist in the fashion industry. Discover more interesting details about her life.

Meet Josh Jacobs' kids: Who are they and what do they do?

Celebrity biographies

6 months ago

Josh Jacobs' kids are rumoured to be eight in number. However, the NFL player has made statements that the incorrect allegations are not true. Here is more.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile sparks outrage at national convention

Politics

6 months ago

Paul Mashatile's sudden walkout from the National Convention sparked outrage. Delegates demand that the South African government listen to their concerns

Four people killed in N2 truck and car collision near Dokodweni, KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa

6 months ago

A fatal crash on the N2 between Dokodweni and Amatigulu in KwaZulu-Natal resulted in four deaths on 16 August 2025, involving a light motor vehicle and a truck.

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