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

968 articles published since 11 Jul 2024

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SARS initiates WhatsApp contact for unpaid tax collections

South Africa

4 months ago

Father kills wife and son before taking his own life in Mpumalanga domestic incident

South Africa

4 months ago

Durban high school evacuated after gas leak affects more than 20 students

South Africa

4 months ago

New chat platform launches in SA, promises cheaper messaging than WhatsApp

South Africa

4 months ago

SANDF deployment to combat illegal mining supported by law, says committee chair

South Africa

4 months ago

South Africans slam Nigerian Pastor for swipe at Gayton McKenzie

South Africa

4 months ago

MultiChoice revenue plummets 6% amid inflation and subscriber decline

South Africa

4 months ago

MultiChoice's revenue fell 6% to R45.4 billion in 2025, facing challenges from currency devaluation, inflation, and Showmax's R4.9 billion loss.

Former Rupert and Markus Jooste mansion in Hermanus sold for R105m

South Africa

4 months ago

A historic Hermanus estate in Voëlklip sold for R105 million to new investors, marking a new phase for this iconic coastal property amidst ongoing market confidence.

Mixed reactions as Fadiel Adams and Dereleen James engage in heated debate at Parliament

South Africa

4 months ago

A tense parliamentary clash erupted between Fadiel Adams and Dereleen James, stirring mixed reactions on social media during the Ad Hoc Committee meeting.

EFF slams US Ambassador Brent Bozell's remarks as threat to South Africa's sovereignty

South Africa

4 months ago

The EFF condemned US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell's remarks as interference, asserting they undermine South Africa's sovereignty and diplomatic respect.

United States Ambassador Brent Bozell III raises concerns over ‘Kill the Boer’ chant

South Africa

4 months ago

Kallie Kriel says he met with US Ambassador Brent Bozell III to discuss critical issues in South Africa, including hate speech and the impact of economic policies.

Allegations of racial profiling spark resignation in ActionSA, R200,000 legal threat revealed

South Africa

4 months ago

Former ActionSA councillor Gen Durand resigns amid contract dispute, alleging racial profiling and political tensions as councillors consider joining DA.

North West Primary School shuts down after ceiling collapse during class, parents demand repairs

South Africa

4 months ago

Logaga Primary School in the North West closed after a ceiling collapse during class, amid urgent calls for repairs following severe storm damage.

Renewed outcry over scholar transport safety after two accidents in Gauteng and Free State

South Africa

4 months ago

Two scholar transport accidents in Gauteng and Free State raise safety concerns, as social media demands accountability for over 800 fatalities since 2018.

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi weighs in after family refuses blood transfusion for teen's surgery

South Africa

4 months ago

Health Minister Motsoaledi may seek court approval for vital liver transplant as family’s Jehovah's Witness beliefs jeopardise the boy's urgent treatment.

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