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Zimbabwean forum calls situation in South Africa a humanitarian crisis, social media users debate

Zimbabwean forum calls situation in South Africa a humanitarian crisis, social media users debate

South Africa

56 seconds ago

"You're important": SA woman drops business plug with supplier details Mzansi entrepreneurs need

People

7 minutes ago

"Her family is deeply concerned": Details about missing single mother from Heidelberg emerge

Family and Relationships

15 minutes ago

"Don't bully others": Young man sued and jailed after mean remarks about Dominic Zaca, SA debates

People

36 minutes ago

'Homecoming' fans are devastated by Thembinkosi Mthembu's exit as Sifiso: "This is sad"

TV Shows

49 minutes ago

NPA plans to re-enrol corruption case against former JOSHCO CEO Themba Mathibe

South Africa

52 minutes ago

My groom pushed me into the pool during our reception and started laughing – I did the unexpected

Confessions

an hour ago

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Gogo Skhotheni reveals the real cost behind her famous tummy tuck and liposuction

Gogo Skhotheni reveals the real cost behind her famous tummy tuck and liposuction

Famous traditional healer Gogo Skhotheni recently lifted the lid on her famous cosmetic procedure, giving fans the exact cost of getting her body sculpted.

Celebrities

8 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

AfriForum offers drone support to assist authorities in Kruger National Park murder investigation

AfriForum offers drone support to assist authorities in Kruger National Park murder investigation

South Africa

8 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Rugby League mourns John Kear after sudden death at 71

Rugby League mourns John Kear after sudden death at 71

Rugby

8 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Liam Jacobs reportedly rejoining DA, less than a year after leaving party for Patriotic Alliance

Liam Jacobs reportedly rejoining DA, less than a year after leaving party for Patriotic Alliance

Politics

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Bafana Bafana’s excluded six get surprise World Cup reward after squad heartbreak

Bafana Bafana’s excluded six get surprise World Cup reward after squad heartbreak

Football

a day ago by Dzikamai Matara

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Liam Jacobs opens up about defecting back to the DA from the PA

Liam Jacobs opens up about defecting back to the DA from the PA

Politics

5 hours ago

Mossel Bay killing: Police say Nhlamulo Sambo was allegedly caught stealing before fatal stabbing

South Africa

4 hours ago

Gayton McKenzie breaks silence after Liam Jacobs returns to the DA

Politics

12 hours ago

Exclusive

"A testament to excellence": Wits ranked number one in Africa in 2026 global university rankings

People

8 hours ago

"Dad is bursting with pride": KZN SA dad reunites with kids in New Zealand after eight years apart

Family and Relationships

an hour ago

Allan Donald's emotional Hansie Cronje tribute leaves South Africans reflecting

Sports

11 hours ago

"Corner cutting in quality": AA CEO flags Chinese vehicle safety in South Africa

Cars and Tech

6 hours ago

Xiaomi 17T with Leica Camera Launches in South Africa, Redefining Mobile Storytelling

Xiaomi 17T with Leica Camera Launches in South Africa, Redefining Mobile Storytelling

Cars and Tech

8 hours ago

"This is my ID": Tsonga man learning Zulu before 30 June has Mzansi worried about what's to come

"This is my ID": Tsonga man learning Zulu before 30 June has Mzansi worried about what's to come

People

8 hours ago

“Floyd Shivambu 2.0”: SA slams Liam Jacobs after Pieter Kriel reacts to his party hopping

“Floyd Shivambu 2.0”: SA slams Liam Jacobs after Pieter Kriel reacts to his party hopping

Politics

8 hours ago

The Next Phase of Transformation: Where Policy, Power and Progress Collide

The Next Phase of Transformation: Where Policy, Power and Progress Collide

Economy

9 hours ago

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"Training can be demanding": LIFT Airlines shares expert tips for becoming a flight attendant

"Training can be demanding": LIFT Airlines shares expert tips for becoming a flight attendant

People

2 days ago by Hilary Sekgota

"I laughed hard": American skateboarder gets attacked by a drone while delivering speech, SA amused

"I laughed hard": American skateboarder gets attacked by a drone while delivering speech, SA amused

People

a day ago by Bongiwe Mati

"First time seeing this": Taxi driver spends 3 days deep cleaning his ride, SA impressed

"First time seeing this": Taxi driver spends 3 days deep cleaning his ride, SA impressed

People

a day ago by Bongiwe Mati

Former 'BBMzansi' star Mmeli Khumalo secures brand ambassador gig

Celebrities

2 days ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Kaizer Chiefs told to consider ex-Pirates star among 3 SA coaches for vacant role

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Kaizer Chiefs told to consider ex-Pirates star among 3 SA coaches for vacant role

Football

a day ago by Raphael Abiola

My Family Mocked My Husband Because of His Height – 12 Years Later, They Begged Him for Money

My Family Mocked My Husband Because of His Height – 12 Years Later, They Begged Him for Money

Stories

a day ago by Ruth Gitonga

South Africa

Ramaphosa urges locals and foreign nationals to respect SA's laws, citizens are not impressed

Ramaphosa urges locals and foreign nationals to respect SA's laws, citizens are not impressed

2 hours ago by Byron Pillay

South Africans question why Gauteng Hawks head General Kadwa wants his devices back so badly

South Africans question why Gauteng Hawks head General Kadwa wants his devices back so badly

5 hours ago by Byron Pillay

"We are left with nothing": Mossel Bay violence leaves migrants homeless and traumatised

"We are left with nothing": Mossel Bay violence leaves migrants homeless and traumatised

6 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Cape Town mass shooting: four killed in suspected taxi violence in Nyanga

Cape Town mass shooting: four killed in suspected taxi violence in Nyanga

7 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

SAWS warns of sudden change in weather as cold front sweeps through SA

SAWS warns of sudden change in weather as cold front sweeps through SA

8 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Phakelumthakathi opens up about hitman offered R1 million to kill him

Phakelumthakathi opens up about hitman offered R1 million to kill him

9 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

South Africa

World

Dutch firm fires SA-born executive over apartheid-era right-wing student group ties

Dutch firm fires SA-born executive over apartheid-era right-wing student group ties

2 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

US government roasts Iran embassy in SA after Bafana Bafana World Cup delay

US government roasts Iran embassy in SA after Bafana Bafana World Cup delay

22 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

“Nothing will happen to them”: Ghana reassures South Africans after return of 300 citizens

“Nothing will happen to them”: Ghana reassures South Africans after return of 300 citizens

5 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Cambodia sets exit deadline for African nationals amid immigration crackdown

Cambodia sets exit deadline for African nationals amid immigration crackdown

5 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Ghanaian government prepares relief packages for evacuees from South Africa

Ghanaian government prepares relief packages for evacuees from South Africa

5 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

"His eyes say a lot": Activist claims Israeli forces beat him for being South African in viral video

"His eyes say a lot": Activist claims Israeli forces beat him for being South African in viral video

9 days ago by Jim Mohlala

World

US Asia Africa Europe

Education

New science hub opens to boost STEM learning across Ekurhuleni schools

New science hub opens to boost STEM learning across Ekurhuleni schools

an hour ago by Tendani Mungoni

Akademia buys land in Paarl for new Afrikaans university campus

Akademia buys land in Paarl for new Afrikaans university campus

4 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Walter Sisulu’s grandson earns PhD at GIBS for research on African business elites

Walter Sisulu’s grandson earns PhD at GIBS for research on African business elites

19 days ago by Jim Mohlala

What is the official retirement age in South Africa in 2026?

What is the official retirement age in South Africa in 2026?

24 days ago by Sheila Kamau

UCT researchers build AI model that covers all 11 South African languages

UCT researchers build AI model that covers all 11 South African languages

26 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Reddam House Durbanville wins four top in the world Cambridge Awards in record 2025 results

Reddam House Durbanville wins four top in the world Cambridge Awards in record 2025 results

28 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Education

Politics

Herman Mashaba calls for SAPS probe into Somali shop poisoning rumours

Herman Mashaba calls for SAPS probe into Somali shop poisoning rumours

7 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Opposition parties demand that Thoko Didiza recuse herself from Impeachment Committee proceedings

Opposition parties demand that Thoko Didiza recuse herself from Impeachment Committee proceedings

10 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Makashule Gana takes charge of Impeachment Committee, prioritizes legal clarity in reporting

Makashule Gana takes charge of Impeachment Committee, prioritizes legal clarity in reporting

23 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

MK Party slams election of Makashule Gana as impeachment committee chair

MK Party slams election of Makashule Gana as impeachment committee chair

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

RISE Mzansi's Makashule Gana elected as chairperson of impeachment committee

RISE Mzansi's Makashule Gana elected as chairperson of impeachment committee

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

South African political parties declare R97 million in three-month period as DA tops donation list

South African political parties declare R97 million in three-month period as DA tops donation list

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Politics

People

"It messes with your brain": SA accountant compares financial differences in SA and NZ

"It messes with your brain": SA accountant compares financial differences in SA and NZ

2 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"You weren't invited, chomy": Woman reacts to why white South Africans are not toy toying, SA amused

"You weren't invited, chomy": Woman reacts to why white South Africans are not toy toying, SA amused

3 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

"Will we ever win?": SA woman warns Mzansi home buyers about hidden property costs in Instagram post

"Will we ever win?": SA woman warns Mzansi home buyers about hidden property costs in Instagram post

4 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

Home Affairs gives South Africans with blocked IDs a chance to fix their records

Home Affairs gives South Africans with blocked IDs a chance to fix their records

4 hours ago by Tendani Mungoni

I secretly followed my husband and daughter — What I found left me shaken

I secretly followed my husband and daughter — What I found left me shaken

5 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

My daughter kept going out with her stepdad at night — I froze when I saw the footage

My daughter kept going out with her stepdad at night — I froze when I saw the footage

5 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

People

Women Empowerment Family and Relationships Confessions

Business and Economy

Tiger Brands sells iconic Beacon brand as part of major business shake-up

5 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

JustMarkets Great Anniversary Contest is LIVE: $50K+ in Prizes & Gold Bars for Top Traders

JustMarkets Great Anniversary Contest is LIVE: $50K+ in Prizes & Gold Bars for Top Traders

11 hours ago by Briefly.co.za Team

"Even the specials are expensive": Woolies deals fail to impress Mzansi in TikTok post

"Even the specials are expensive": Woolies deals fail to impress Mzansi in TikTok post

6 days ago by Jim Mohlala

How to Build A Trading Routine That Works for the African Lifestyle

How to Build A Trading Routine That Works for the African Lifestyle

6 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

“Taxi industry is watching”: Mzansi reacts as Gautrain prepares to launch e-hailing service in SA

“Taxi industry is watching”: Mzansi reacts as Gautrain prepares to launch e-hailing service in SA

7 days ago by Jim Mohlala

inDrive gets official government approval to operate legally in South Africa

inDrive gets official government approval to operate legally in South Africa

7 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Business and Economy

Energy Money Industry Technology Economy

Sports

Kaizer Chiefs closing in on Fernando da Cruz as new head coach

Exclusive

Kaizer Chiefs closing in on Fernando da Cruz as new head coach

an hour ago by Ncube Harrison

Gayton McKenzie defends US Embassy, says ‘the fault is entirely on our side’ in Bafana visa chaos

Gayton McKenzie defends US Embassy, says ‘the fault is entirely on our side’ in Bafana visa chaos

3 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

Comrades Marathon runner left shaken after gunpoint robbery during morning training run

Comrades Marathon runner left shaken after gunpoint robbery during morning training run

3 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Elana Brooke's family frustrated as Tristan Perez murder case faces fresh delay

Elana Brooke's family frustrated as Tristan Perez murder case faces fresh delay

5 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Broos reveals latest on injured Bafana star before crucial Mexico clash

Broos reveals latest on injured Bafana star before crucial Mexico clash

6 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Stellenbosch FC celebrates Johann Rupert's birthday; fans ask: Why isn't Stellies spending more?

Stellenbosch FC celebrates Johann Rupert's birthday; fans ask: Why isn't Stellies spending more?

a day ago by Ncube Harrison

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

I Spent Years Raising My Late Sister’s Twins—On Their Graduation Day, She Walked Through the Door

I Spent Years Raising My Late Sister’s Twins—On Their Graduation Day, She Walked Through the Door

17 hours ago by Racheal Murimi

My Stepmother Banned Me From My Dying Father’s Room — Then I Read His Old Military Journal

My Stepmother Banned Me From My Dying Father’s Room — Then I Read His Old Military Journal

17 hours ago by Brian Oroo

My Mother Asked Me to Find Her High School Sweetheart So She Could Have One Last Dance with Him

My Mother Asked Me to Find Her High School Sweetheart So She Could Have One Last Dance with Him

17 hours ago by Racheal Murimi

After Losing 7 Babies, I Finally Reached 8 Months Pregnant – Doctors Gave Me A Devastating Choice

After Losing 7 Babies, I Finally Reached 8 Months Pregnant – Doctors Gave Me A Devastating Choice

a day ago by Ruth Gitonga

My Stepfather Raised Five Children Who Weren't His – After His Funeral, We Received Secret Letters

My Stepfather Raised Five Children Who Weren't His – After His Funeral, We Received Secret Letters

a day ago by Brian Oroo

When I Packed My Late Wife's Things, I Found a Monthly Receipt Signed by My Own Retired Father

When I Packed My Late Wife's Things, I Found a Monthly Receipt Signed by My Own Retired Father

a day ago by Chris Ndetei

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Entertainment

Cape Town rapper Brie Lee dies at 27, Bestie shares their final WhatsApp chat

Cape Town rapper Brie Lee dies at 27, Bestie shares their final WhatsApp chat

2 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Seemah opens up about painful childhood with verbally abusive mother

Seemah opens up about painful childhood with verbally abusive mother

2 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Sizwe Dhlomo and Lekau Sehoana defend DJ Maphorisa's intellect: "Very thirsty for knowledge"

Sizwe Dhlomo and Lekau Sehoana defend DJ Maphorisa's intellect: "Very thirsty for knowledge"

3 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

'Homecoming' June Spoiler: Sphamandla learns his father's identity

'Homecoming' June Spoiler: Sphamandla learns his father's identity

3 hours ago by Rae Seleme

Nota Baloyi amused by Gayton McKenzie's remarks about Liam Jacobs following DA return

Nota Baloyi amused by Gayton McKenzie's remarks about Liam Jacobs following DA return

4 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Mpumelelo Mseleku and Amahle Biyela under new scrutiny: "Where is the baby guys?"

Mpumelelo Mseleku and Amahle Biyela under new scrutiny: "Where is the baby guys?"

5 hours ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Entertainment

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Editorial

NenzaniLaEzweni Operation: Is KZN’s tough stance on lawless drivers finally working?

NenzaniLaEzweni Operation: Is KZN’s tough stance on lawless drivers finally working?

a month ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Green drop report 2025: South Africa’s water crisis could fuel food insecurity

Green drop report 2025: South Africa’s water crisis could fuel food insecurity

a month ago by Mbalenhle Butale

From George Fivaz to Fannie Masemola: A look at SA’s police bosses since 1994

From George Fivaz to Fannie Masemola: A look at SA’s police bosses since 1994

a month ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Editorial

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