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Lives are changing for prison inmates as they write matric exams

The prisoners at Westville Prison in Durban saw writing matric as their chance to show the world that they are still human. They have made mistakes, but they studied hard and want to turn around their lives through education.

Bright future lies ahead for innovative African-inspired sock business

Future Socks is the brainchild of Thabo Motsoane. The entrepreneur has always been passionate about socks and created the African-inspired brand. The business is expanding at a great rate and will be at the next SA Fashion Week.

Couple who can’t smile due to condition fall in love after meeting

A 45-year-old man, Alex Barker and 38-year-old Erin Smith, born with Moebius syndrome, have fallen in love. The couple who are unable to smile due to the rare condition met online and are set to tie the knot. Here are photos.

From high school dropout to high-flying property and business tycoon

Vukile Manzi overcame the odds to build a property development firm after dropping out of school. His company, Vuka-Darkie Capital Group, focuses on the lower income groups and individuals that normally struggle to acquire bonds.

Social media in awe of little black boy crawling into stranger’s arms

Hearts were melted as images were posted on social media showing a black boy falling asleep in the arms of a white woman, who was a complete stranger. His aunt had taken him to watch a local football match but he wondered off.

New township bakery launched to create jobs in Duncan Village

The Masikhanyiselane bakery officially opened its doors in Duncan Village, East London last week. It took 14 years of hard work to get it off the ground and the owners are aiming to help with job creation in the township.

Dear black women: Tweep gives much-needed advice to ladies in abusive marriages

A lady took to Twitter to give married women important advice regarding abuse. "Dear black women, when it comes to getting married, enduring emotional pain is not a necessary rite of passage. Don't let people fool you," she wrote.

Woman shares her amazing journey to becoming an attorney at the Gauteng High court

An inspirational young woman, who was identified by her Twitter handle @Omphile_Jesse, shared how she studied five years, obtained two degrees and underwent four board exams before she finally reached her dream.

Twitter enraged as video shows locals looting delivery truck in Mitchell's Plain

South Africans were enraged after a video was posted on social media which showed locals stealing from a truck in Mitchell's Plain. The truck pulled up to the loading bay when it's canvas was cut open, exposing the goods.

'Dead' man, 95, wakes up during funeral rites after being splashed with water

Family and friends of Budh Ram, 95, were left shocked after he came back to life during his funeral rites. According to his son, he was dousing him with water when the 'dead' man started to shiver. Soon after he began breathing.

DA's "unshaken" Phumzile Van Damme shows phoney hacker who's boss

The Democratic Alliance's Phumzile Van Damme received a threatening email from a man who claimed he hacked her. The hacker has since threatened to release content of a sexual nature if Van Damme failed to pay him.

Tweep calls on the expropriation of land allegedly belonging to the Oppenheimer family

A social media user, Tumelo Mapaa, called on the expropriation of land, which allegedly belongs to South Africa's wealthiest family, the Oppenheimers. The land in question is reportedly larger than Pretoria and Durban combined.

This day in history: 158-years-ago the 1st Indians arrived in South Africa

"Today, November 16, 158 years ago, the first Indians from India arrived in South African on board the Truro. Truro from Madras was carrying the first 342 indentured Indian labourers to arrive in Port Natal," a Facebook post read.

Duduzane Zuma house pictures and worth

How much is⭐DUDUZANE ZUMA HOUSE⭐ in Dubai? Read on for the cost of this multi-million rand apartment that Zuma’s son bought in 2015 and find out its exact location. Also, we have provided images of Zuma's palace in Dubai.

Black Coffee wedding dance video, pictures, and story

Get the whole story concerning Mbali Mlotshwa and ⭐DJ BLACK COFFEE WEDDING⭐ ceremony captured live. Our selection of pictures and videos will engage you in the colorful white wedding. Read on to know all about it.

Man wins Powerball jackpot after playing the same numbers for 25 years

67-year-old Robert Bailey, from New York in the United States, is one lucky man. He finally won the Powerball jackpot this week after playing the same numbers for 25 years. Find out more about it on Briefly.co.za.

Fans were shook as Man United’s Marouane Fellaini shaved his afro

Marouane Fellaini's decision to shave his iconic afro locks has taken football fans and his teammates by surprise. The Manchester United midfielder took to social media on Wednesday afternoon, November 14 to flaunt his new look.

Boksburg man blesses his dad with new car: ‘Your dad is blessed’

Marvin Khani is a young man based in Boksburg, Gauteng. He recently blessed his dad with a new set of wheels and shared the photos on Twitter. His followers applauded him for his generous and inspiring gesture.

Woman claims her ‘parents’ stole her: ‘I’m hurt. I’m destroyed’

Susan Netshidi is a 35-year-old woman from from Ndjelele in Venda, Limpopo. She recently claimed that the people she thought were her parents may have actually stolen her when she was a baby. More on Briefly.co.za.

What has Ramaphosa achieved in 9 months? A mixed bag, say commentators

The FW de Klerk Foundation is not too impressed with President Cyril Ramaphosa's nine months in office. The Foundation published a review of Ramaphosa's performance so far on its website. Read more on Briefly.co.za.

KZN entrepreneur goes international after winning Chinese contract

40-year-old Xolani Ntuli is a budding entrepreneur from KwaZulu-Natal. He is the founder of XKG, a timber and logistics company. XKG won a lucrative contract to supply timber to a Chinese company recently. More on Briefly.