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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Police in Durban arrest 51-year-old, seize drugs worth over R1 million in KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa

9 months ago

Malesela Teffo calls applicants in Khumalo case dangerous, requests friend of the court role

South Africa

9 months ago

South African national’s visa revoked after commenting on Charlie Kirk’s death

South Africa

9 months ago

Eastern Cape paramedic and patient killed in ambulance crash near Queenstown

South Africa

9 months ago

KZN police kill two armed robbers, one linked to multiple murders

South Africa

9 months ago

One student killed, another injured in off-campus residence break-in at Nelson Mandela University

South Africa

9 months ago

EFF’s Sinawo Thambo withdraws posts about Kenny Kunene and issues public apology

Politics

9 months ago

Sinawo Thambo, the EFFs’ national spokesperson, apologised to Patriotic Alliance deputy president Kenny Kunene on 14 October 2025 via the social media

Who is Bree Purganan? The untold story of Jalen Green's mom

Celebrity biographies

9 months ago

Bree Purganan is the real star behind Jalen Green rise to basketball stardom. Uncover lesser-known facts about her background and life as a Filipino-American!

Is it true that Stephen A. Smith's daughter passed away? What we know

Celebrity biographies

9 months ago

In recent years, various tabloids have reported that journalist Stephen A. Smith's daughter, Samantha, passed away. Is the news true, or is it another internet hoax?

uMkhonto weSizwe MP Lucky Montana insists he doesn't owe SARS a cent despite 14-year dispute

South Africa

9 months ago

Lucky Montana denies SARS tax debt accusations and reveals a 14-year dispute. He has also taken legal steps against SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter.

UFS faces allegations of racism and AfriForum collaboration from student protesters

South Africa

9 months ago

University of the Free State students accused the institution of collaborating with AfriForum and supporting a pro-white agenda, fueling ongoing protests.

Police officer in Gauteng takes own life after shooting female colleague and wife

South Africa

9 months ago

A 53-year-old police officer in Gauteng shot and killed his wife and a female colleague before taking his own life. The officer had been wanted for murder

Crime Intelligence officer killed during alleged road rage incident, SA weighs in

South Africa

9 months ago

An off-duty Durban police constable was tragically shot and killed following an alleged road rage confrontation with a motorist driving a VW Polo.

SARS responds to Lucky Montana's criminal charges amid 14 years of alleged tax under-reporting

South Africa

9 months ago

Lucky Montana allegedly failed to file tax returns for 14 years, starting in 2009. Montana has filed criminal charges against SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter

Tributes from family and leaders pour in at Nathi Mthethwa’s funeral

South Africa

9 months ago

Tributes poured in at the funeral of Nathi Mthethwa, with heartfelt words from his son, Mkhululi, who honoured his father's integrity, and President Cyril Ramaphosa

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