Best News & Entertainment '24

Ncube Harrison

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies Zimbabwe Open University (2016 - 2020), Certificate in Graphic Design Boston Media (2022), Certificate in Radio Broadcasting HOT Training Academy (2024)

Experience: Editor at Sports Buzz (2018–2022), Football writer at Sports Journal (2023–2024), Broadcaster at Radio 54 African Panorama Live (2021–2023), Sports Editor at Briefly News (February 2025 - present).

Awards: Top performer Briefly News 2025 and Top Sports Writer 2025

Harrison Ncube is a sports journalist with years of experience covering African and global sports. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the Zimbabwe Open University and previously worked at Sports Buzz (2018–2022), freelanced for Sports Journal (2023–2024), and contributed to Radio 54 African Panorama Live (2021–2023). He joined Briefly News in February 2025. For inquiries, reach him at ncube.harrison@briefly.co.za.

2751 articles published since 06 Feb 2025

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McCarthy’s Kenya Tops Group A with Late Win Over Zambia

McCarthy’s Kenya Tops Group A with Late Win Over Zambia

Football

a year ago

Du Plessis’ coach slams Chimaev’s UFC 319 performance as ‘boring’

Du Plessis’ coach slams Chimaev’s UFC 319 performance as ‘boring’

Sports

a year ago

Springboks rocked by injuries as Siya Kolisi ruled out ahead of Australia Test

Springboks rocked by injuries as Siya Kolisi ruled out ahead of Australia Test

Rugby

a year ago

Springbok Fans in Tears as Wallabies Rally for 38-22 Victory

Springbok Fans in Tears as Wallabies Rally for 38-22 Victory

Rugby

a year ago

Roland Schoeman hails Dricus du Plessis as “Peoples Champ” after UFC 319 defeat

Roland Schoeman hails Dricus du Plessis as “Peoples Champ” after UFC 319 defeat

Sports

a year ago

Eben Etzebeth makes history in painful Springbok defeat

Eben Etzebeth makes history in painful Springbok defeat

Rugby

a year ago

Unwavering love: Vasti Spiller stands by Dricus du Plessis after UFC loss

Unwavering love: Vasti Spiller stands by Dricus du Plessis after UFC loss

Sports

a year ago

Fiancée Vasti Spiller showed unwavering love and support for Dricus du Plessis with a sweet message after his UFC middleweight title loss to Khamzat Chimaev.

"I’ll be back stronger": Dricus du Plessis reacts after UFC 319 defeat to Khamzat Chimaev

"I’ll be back stronger": Dricus du Plessis reacts after UFC 319 defeat to Khamzat Chimaev

Sports

a year ago

UFC star Dricus du Plessis has spoken out after losing his middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319, vowing to return stronger and better than ever.

Wallabies beat Springboks 38-22 in Rugby Championship thriller at Ellis Park

Wallabies beat Springboks 38-22 in Rugby Championship thriller at Ellis Park

Rugby

a year ago

The Springboks squandered a 22-5 halftime lead as Australia staged a thrilling comeback to win 33-22 in the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park, Johannesburg

Pirates and Sundowns set for explosive MTN8 semi-final showdown at Orlando Stadium

Pirates and Sundowns set for explosive MTN8 semi-final showdown at Orlando Stadium

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates host Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 semi-final at Orlando Stadium. Can Pirates defend their crown or will Sundowns prove their dominance?

Booed in Chicago: Du Plessis fires back ahead of UFC 319 showdown

Booed in Chicago: Du Plessis fires back ahead of UFC 319 showdown

Sports

a year ago

South Africa’s UFC Middlweight champ Dricus du Plessis brushed off loud boos from a Khamzat Chimaev-supporting crowd ahead of their UFC 319 title clash in Chicago.

Springboks ready to host Wallabies:When and where to watch

Springboks ready to host Wallabies:When and where to watch

Rugby

a year ago

Springboks face the Wallabies at Ellis Park in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship. Kick-off is at 17:00, live on SuperSport Rugby and Grandstand.

Eddie Jones backs Bok speedster Grant Williams as world’s quickest

Eddie Jones backs Bok speedster Grant Williams as world’s quickest

Rugby

a year ago

Japanese head coach Eddie Jones hailed Springboks star Grant Williams as the fastest player in rugby, but the scrum-half shared a more modest take on his speed.

Bafana Bafana must stay grounded to survive CHAN Group C

Bafana Bafana must stay grounded to survive CHAN Group C

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana must win against Niger to boost their CHAN 2025 quarterfinal chances, a journalist has explained, warning the team against complacency.

Ouaddou promises fight back as Pirates prepare for MTN8 semi-final showdown

Ouaddou promises fight back as Pirates prepare for MTN8 semi-final showdown

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has vowed to bounce back as his team prepares for a crucial MTN8 semi-final clash against Mamelodi Sundowns.

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