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.

1799 articles published since 06 Feb 2025

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Munster rugby staff face voluntary redundancies amid 21 Million rand losses

Munster rugby staff face voluntary redundancies amid 21 Million rand losses

Rugby

6 days ago

Springboks coach’s daughter and Bok star graduate together, celebrate major milestone

Springboks coach’s daughter and Bok star graduate together, celebrate major milestone

Rugby

7 days ago

Wales and Lions star Liam Williams retires after 15 years at the top

Wales and Lions star Liam Williams retires after 15 years at the top

Rugby

7 days ago

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi faces injury setback as Sharks brace for Cardiff clash

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi faces injury setback as Sharks brace for Cardiff clash

Rugby

7 days ago

Father shares heartbreaking story of Pongola rugby star’s career-ending brain injury

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Father shares heartbreaking story of Pongola rugby star’s career-ending brain injury

Rugby

7 days ago

South African sprint star Benjamin Richardson to represent Ireland at 2028 Olympics

South African sprint star Benjamin Richardson to represent Ireland at 2028 Olympics

Sports

7 days ago

Banyana Banyana star Andile Dlamini cheers on wife’s third graduation

Banyana Banyana star Andile Dlamini cheers on wife’s third graduation

Football

7 days ago

Banyana Banyana star Andile Dlamini proudly celebrates her wife Lulama's third graduation, showcasing their love amid personal and professional achievements.

Former Springboks star warns Rassie Erasmus over ageing squad dilemma before 2027 World Cup

Former Springboks star warns Rassie Erasmus over ageing squad dilemma before 2027 World Cup

Rugby

7 days ago

Concerns arise for the Springboks as reliance on senior players could impact their Rugby World Cup strategy, warns ex-star. Transitioning key positions is crucial

Promising Pongola Akademie rugby star Jayden Duvenhage faces a career-threatening brain injury

Promising Pongola Akademie rugby star Jayden Duvenhage faces a career-threatening brain injury

Rugby

8 days ago

Jayden Duvenhage, a talented rugby player at Pongola Akademie, faces a serious injury, prompting community support and uncertain hopes for his return to the sport.

SuperSport scraps Afrikaans commentary, fans left reeling

SuperSport scraps Afrikaans commentary, fans left reeling

Sports

8 days ago

DStv's SuperSport ceases Afrikaans commentary for key sports, sparking backlash from fans amid Canal+'s takeover, raising concerns for South African sports coverage.

Another Oscar Pistorius? Quadruple amputee athlete arrested for murder in Maryland

Another Oscar Pistorius? Quadruple amputee athlete arrested for murder in Maryland

Sports

8 days ago

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee athlete, faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly shooting a passenger, drawing global comparisons to Oscar Pistorius.

“I hoped it wasn’t her”: Husband of murdered lawyer and marathon runner speaks out

“I hoped it wasn’t her”: Husband of murdered lawyer and marathon runner speaks out

Sports

8 days ago

Tragedy strikes as 35-year-old labour lawyer and marathon runner Chinette Gallichan is shot dead in Johannesburg CBD, leaving the community in mourning.

Springboks legend Francois Pienaar to receive Honorary Doctorate from UJ

Springboks legend Francois Pienaar to receive Honorary Doctorate from UJ

Rugby

9 days ago

Francois Pienaar, former captain, honoured with an honorary doctorate by UJ for his rugby legacy and lifelong contributions to education and youth development.

Eben Etzebeth’s heartfelt birthday tribute to wife Anlia melts fans’ hearts

Eben Etzebeth’s heartfelt birthday tribute to wife Anlia melts fans’ hearts

Rugby

9 days ago

Eben Etzebeth celebrates his wife Anlia's birthday with a heartfelt Instagram tribute, sharing love and family moments as 2026 begins with joy and new endorsements.

Free State Rugby Union begins retrenchments amid deepening financial woes

Free State Rugby Union begins retrenchments amid deepening financial woes

Rugby

9 days ago

The Free State Rugby Union initiates retrenchments amid deepening financial struggles, impacting staff while the Cheetahs' players remain unaffected.

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