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.

2700 articles published since 06 Feb 2025

Author's articles

Percy Montgomery opens up on the 2003 World Cup ban and Eben Etzebeth’s controversy

Percy Montgomery opens up on the 2003 World Cup ban and Eben Etzebeth’s controversy

Rugby

8 months ago

Tragedy on Table Mountain: BASE jumper loses life in fatal jump

Tragedy on Table Mountain: BASE jumper loses life in fatal jump

Sports

8 months ago

Percy Montgomery lifts the lid on Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks rise and a classic teammate prank

Percy Montgomery lifts the lid on Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks rise and a classic teammate prank

Rugby

8 months ago

Joost van der Westhuizen’s son Jordan Watches SA20 Cricket with mom Amor Vittone

Joost van der Westhuizen’s son Jordan Watches SA20 Cricket with mom Amor Vittone

Rugby

8 months ago

Siya Kolisi sparks romance rumours with Jeffreys Bay visit to Rachel John

Siya Kolisi sparks romance rumours with Jeffreys Bay visit to Rachel John

Rugby

8 months ago

‘Why the Photo shopping?’ Fans react to Rachel Kolisi and Tatjana Smith’s magazine cover

‘Why the Photo shopping?’ Fans react to Rachel Kolisi and Tatjana Smith’s magazine cover

Rugby

8 months ago

Oupa Manyisa surprises fans with festive season football photos

Oupa Manyisa surprises fans with festive season football photos

Football

8 months ago

Oupa Manyisa, former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns star, makes headlines with his changed appearance while playing informal kasi football after retirement.

Damien Martyn awakens from coma, stuns fans with miraculous recovery

Damien Martyn awakens from coma, stuns fans with miraculous recovery

Sports

8 months ago

Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn, 54, awakens from a coma after battling meningitis. Discover his inspiring recovery journey and cricket legacy.

South African winger lights up England as international tug-of-war looms

South African winger lights up England as international tug-of-war looms

Rugby

8 months ago

South African winger Campbell Ridl shines in the English Premiership, sparking debate over his international future amidst Springboks vs England fixtures.

Gayton McKenzie claps back at critics: Paid his own way to cheer Bafana Bafana in Morocco

Gayton McKenzie claps back at critics: Paid his own way to cheer Bafana Bafana in Morocco

Football

8 months ago

Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie defends his trips to Morocco for AFCON 2026, clarifying he paid for them himself amidst mixed reactions from South Africans.

Former UFC champion Dricus du Plessis rings in the festive season with family

Former UFC champion Dricus du Plessis rings in the festive season with family

Sports

8 months ago

Former UFC champion Dricus du Plessis shares festive moments with family, reflecting on recovery and ambition to reclaim his middleweight title in 2026.

Nikki Erasmus and Springbok Andre-Hugo Venter share a kiss as Stormers stay unbeaten

Nikki Erasmus and Springbok Andre-Hugo Venter share a kiss as Stormers stay unbeaten

Rugby

8 months ago

DHL Stormers clinch a tense 13–8 victory over the Bulls in a bruising North–South derby, highlighted by Ntuthuko Mchunu's late try and post-match celebrations.

AFCON 2026 shock: Burkina Faso star Stephane Aziz Ki mourns son’s tragic death

AFCON 2026 shock: Burkina Faso star Stephane Aziz Ki mourns son’s tragic death

Football

8 months ago

Burkina Faso midfielder Stephane Aziz Ki faces immense grief after losing his young son during AFCON 2026, while his team continues its campaign against Ivory Coast.

Italian golf prodigy, 17, dies in tragic Swiss ski resort bar fire

Italian golf prodigy, 17, dies in tragic Swiss ski resort bar fire

Sports

8 months ago

A devastating fire at a Swiss ski resort claimed lives, including rising Italian golfer Emanuele Galeppini, sending shockwaves through the global golfing community

Springboks forward poised for comeback after tough Rugby Championship injury spell

Springboks forward poised for comeback after tough Rugby Championship injury spell

Rugby

8 months ago

Springbok back rower Jean-Luc du Preez set for his Bordeaux-Bègles debut after a knee injury. Eyes on rejoining Springboks ahead of the 2026 season.

Ncube Harrison