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.

1929 articles published since 06 Feb 2025

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

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

Rugby

8 months ago

Bafana Bafana must stay grounded to survive CHAN Group C

Bafana Bafana must stay grounded to survive CHAN Group C

Football

8 months ago

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

8 months ago

Lorch Signs Permanently with Moroccan Giants Wydad After Sundowns Exit

Lorch Signs Permanently with Moroccan Giants Wydad After Sundowns Exit

Football

8 months ago

Chimaev favoured, but Du Plessis a live underdog in UFC 319 title fight

Chimaev favoured, but Du Plessis a live underdog in UFC 319 title fight

Sports

8 months ago

Springboks star Bongi Mbonambi celebrates 8 years of marriage with Anastacia

Springboks star Bongi Mbonambi celebrates 8 years of marriage with Anastacia

Rugby

8 months ago

Sasha de Souza wows fans with glamorous Instagram posts

Sasha de Souza wows fans with glamorous Instagram posts

Rugby

8 months ago

Sasha de Souza, wife of Springboks star Makazole Mapimpi, wowed fans with stunning Instagram posts that drew praise like “a real-life Disney princess.”

Dricus Du Plessis sparks debate with cornermen kiss ahead of UFC 305

Dricus Du Plessis sparks debate with cornermen kiss ahead of UFC 305

Sports

8 months ago

South African UFC champion Dricus Du Plessis has been criticized by Rampage Jackson after kissing his cornermen ahead of his fight with Khamzat Chimaev.

Former Springboks great Schalk Burger Snr sentenced in tax case

Former Springboks great Schalk Burger Snr sentenced in tax case

Rugby

8 months ago

Springboks legend Schalk Burger Snr and his wine company, Welbedacht Wines, were sentenced in Paarl Court, with NPA warning taxpayers against non-compliance.

MaMkhize’s Eswatini football venture hits legal trouble

MaMkhize’s Eswatini football venture hits legal trouble

Football

8 months ago

Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize is reportedly facing a legal challenge in Eswatini over ownership of Mbabane Highlanders, adding to her recent financial controversies.

"Too many changes, too little cohesion: Pirates’ rocky start under Ouaddou

"Too many changes, too little cohesion: Pirates’ rocky start under Ouaddou

Football

8 months ago

Orlando Pirates have lost their first two league matches. Analyst Mandla Biyela says Ouaddou’s constant lineup changes and poor cohesion are to blame

‘He’s not himself’: How Nkota’s move abroad shook Mofokeng

‘He’s not himself’: How Nkota’s move abroad shook Mofokeng

Football

8 months ago

Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng has started the season below his best. Experts say Mohau Nkota’s move to Saudi Arabia may have affected the 20-year-old.

William Kaptein Speaks Out on Doping Allegations After Two Oceans Half-Marathon Victory

William Kaptein Speaks Out on Doping Allegations After Two Oceans Half-Marathon Victory

Sports

8 months ago

William Kaptein has denied reports that he will lose his Two Oceans Half-Marathon title following a positive doping test, sharing his heartbreak on social media.

Millions on the line as Du Plessis battles Chimaev at UFC 305

Millions on the line as Du Plessis battles Chimaev at UFC 305

Sports

8 months ago

South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis faces unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 305 in Chicago, with both fighters eyeing record-breaking multi-million payouts.

From Mama Joy to Mamello: A new queen of South African football fandom

From Mama Joy to Mamello: A new queen of South African football fandom

Football

8 months ago

Mamello Makha, a passionate Mamelodi Sundowns fan and a football lover, is set to feature in FIFA’s global best fans poster as Mama Joy’s spotlight fades.

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