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.

1863 articles published since 06 Feb 2025

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World Cup 2026: US opens priority visa for fans amid travel restrictions

World Cup 2026: US opens priority visa for fans amid travel restrictions

Football

2 months ago

AFCON chaos puts Senegal’s World Cup plans in jeopardy

AFCON chaos puts Senegal’s World Cup plans in jeopardy

Football

2 months ago

Rassie takes heat as Kiwi pundit blasts meme during All Blacks coaching shake-up

Rassie takes heat as Kiwi pundit blasts meme during All Blacks coaching shake-up

Rugby

2 months ago

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu rises to become rugby’s young millionaire star

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu rises to become rugby’s young millionaire star

Rugby

2 months ago

Jacques Kallis: Inside the wealth and legacy of South Africa’s cricket titan

Jacques Kallis: Inside the wealth and legacy of South Africa’s cricket titan

Sports

2 months ago

Cape Town horror: Former athlete fatally shot, family members wounded

Cape Town horror: Former athlete fatally shot, family members wounded

Sports

2 months ago

Rising star silenced: 13-year-old footballer killed in Cape Town

Rising star silenced: 13-year-old footballer killed in Cape Town

Football

2 months ago

A young football talent, Ashtin Brooks, was tragically shot in a gang-related attack in Seawinds, sparking a community-led march for safety and justice.

Tony Brown addresses All Blacks speculation as SA contract detail emerges

Tony Brown addresses All Blacks speculation as SA contract detail emerges

Rugby

2 months ago

Tony Brown addresses All Blacks coaching speculation after Scott Robertson's dismissal, clarifying his contract with the Springboks and future with NZ Rugby.

World Cup-winning Springbok Gary Botha takes charge as Harlequins head coach

World Cup-winning Springbok Gary Botha takes charge as Harlequins head coach

Rugby

3 months ago

Former Springbok hooker Gary Botha appointed head coach of Pretoria-based Harlequins for 2026, enhancing player development and club professionalism

AFCON final overshadowed by tragedy as Moroccan fan dies after penalty drama

AFCON final overshadowed by tragedy as Moroccan fan dies after penalty drama

Football

3 months ago

A Moroccan supporter tragically died post-AFCON 2025 final against Senegal, amid chaos from disputed refereeing and high-stakes stress in football.

FIFA warns fans: World Cup tickets don’t guarantee entry after Trump travel ban

FIFA warns fans: World Cup tickets don’t guarantee entry after Trump travel ban

Football

3 months ago

FIFA warns World Cup 2026 fans that ticket holders from 15 nations face entry restrictions due to Trump’s travel bans. Check visa requirements early.

Broos stays: Jordaan says firing Bafana coach now would backfire

Broos stays: Jordaan says firing Bafana coach now would backfire

Football

3 months ago

SAFA President Danny Jordaan warns that firing coach Hugo Broos could jeopardise Bafana Bafana's World Cup preparations, despite his impressive qualifications.

Dricus du Plessis eyes UFC 327 return against Brendan Allen

Dricus du Plessis eyes UFC 327 return against Brendan Allen

Sports

3 months ago

Dricus du Plessis aims for a high-stakes UFC 327 return against rising contender Brendan Allen, as he seeks to reclaim the middleweight title in Miami.

Tony Brown backs the Springboks through to 2027 Rugby World Cup

Tony Brown backs the Springboks through to 2027 Rugby World Cup

Rugby

3 months ago

Tony Brown is committed to the Springboks through the 2027 World Cup cycle, despite the looming interest from New Zealand Rugby over coaching changes.

Springboks greats headline 2025 SA Rugby Awards race

Springboks greats headline 2025 SA Rugby Awards race

Rugby

3 months ago

Recognising South Africa's elite, the 2025 SA Rugby Awards nominations honour standout Springboks, Springbok Women, Blitzboks, and Junior Boks from a remarkable year

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