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

1341 articles published since 11 Jul 2024

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President Ramaphosa says Trump now doubts white genocide claims in South Africa

Politics

9 months ago

Rupert highlights Cape Flats murder rate at Trump meeting, takes swipe at Steenhuisen

South Africa

9 months ago

President Trump shows Julius Malema ‘Kill the Boer’ video during Ramaphosa meeting

South Africa

9 months ago

Beyond the grades: Why true education shapes the whole child

Opinion

9 months ago

South Africa’s renewable energy pivot: Hurdles, hope, and the road ahead

Opinion

9 months ago

How to use land reform programme to drive job creation and economic inclusion

Opinion

9 months ago

Unisa VC: “Women are navigating entrenched resistance to change”

Opinion

9 months ago

Higher Education Resource Services South Africa hosted Unisa Vice-Chancellor, Professor Puleng LenkaBula, as keynote speaker at the Emerging Women Leader Programme

Strengthening local food systems through urban farming and food

Opinion

9 months ago

SEF and Solidaridad go beyond short-term job creation by strengthening local food systems, developing agricultural skills, and empowering participants

Paul Mashatile rejects Afrikaner farmer persecution claims, urges national unity

South Africa

9 months ago

Deputy President Paul Mashatile dismisses land confiscation fears and calls for solidarity to tackle challenges, including rural safety and financial access

KwaZulu-Natal leads in teachers found guilty of sexual misconduct

South Africa

9 months ago

Recent findings reveal 39 teachers nationwide found guilty of sexually abusing learners, with KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng having the highest cases.

City of Tshwane defends R2 million monthly rates hike for Kleinfontein settlement

South Africa

9 months ago

Tshwane Municipality says it is not unfairly targeting Kleinfontein with a rates bill increase. The Kleinfontein board expresses concerns about survival.

Empowering Africa’s cities: The case for fiscal autonomy and financial expertise

Opinion

9 months ago

The current model of municipal finance in Africa is broken. Most cities rely on unpredictable and insufficient transfers from central governments.

Communities challenge offshore oil project amid legal storm over environmental authorisation

Opinion

9 months ago

The Western Cape High Court became the latest arena in a long and bitter struggle that pits multinational oil interests against South Africa’s coastal communities.

Crime scene visit key as three more suspects face court over journalist's disappearance

South Africa

9 months ago

Three new suspects arrested in connection with the disappearance of journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli. The suspects will appear in court today.

President Cyril Ramaphosa heads to US for key talks with Donald Trump

South Africa

9 months ago

Cyril Ramaphosa is set to visit the US for crucial talks with Donald Trump to address global concerns and rebuild US-South Africa relations after years of tension.

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