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Zodwa Wabantu clears the air on broke rumours, credits ukuthwasa for career glow up

Zodwa Wabantu clears the air on broke rumours, credits ukuthwasa for career glow up

Celebrities

2 minutes ago

AmaZulu FC players' salaries in rands: who is the highest paid player?

Celebrity biographies

13 minutes ago

Former Orlando Pirates star officially enters politics as councillor candidate

Football

19 minutes ago

SARS admits sending R0.01 tax demand to taxpayer was an administrative error

South Africa

21 minutes ago

Jacinta Ngobese Zuma announces another protest at Moore Road in Durban

South Africa

24 minutes ago

South african businesswoman shares cost of Dubai rental cost

People

27 minutes ago

World Rugby criticised over 2027 World Cup draw as Springboks or All Blacks face quarter-final exit

Rugby

30 minutes ago

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“It did not buy my loyalty”: King Dalindyebo takes aim at Malema over R1.8m gift

“It did not buy my loyalty”: King Dalindyebo takes aim at Malema over R1.8m gift

King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo breaks with Julius Malema, rejects EFF influence and distances himself from its positions on Israel, immigration and the GNU debate.

Politics

3 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

"My heart is so full from this experience!": Bailon-Houghton loves Mzansi

"My heart is so full from this experience!": Bailon-Houghton loves Mzansi

Celebrities

3 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Langa Mavuso turns surprise wedding visit into an unforgettable serenade

Langa Mavuso turns surprise wedding visit into an unforgettable serenade

Celebrities

3 hours ago by Gloria Masia

Cessna 172 crash-lands in Midrand business park after engine failure near Grand Central Airport

Cessna 172 crash-lands in Midrand business park after engine failure near Grand Central Airport

South Africa

3 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo allegedly underwent five procedures before death, Thai clinic under investigation

Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo allegedly underwent five procedures before death, Thai clinic under investigation

People

5 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

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Obren Motswane’s MAFS Mzansi exit sends fans digging into Laurinda Mabunda’s career

Obren Motswane’s MAFS Mzansi exit sends fans digging into Laurinda Mabunda’s career

Celebrities

18 hours ago

South Africa gets extra public holiday in 2026 as President Ramaphosa declares election day

South Africa

5 hours ago

Joost van der Westhuizen’s daughter Kylie turns heads as mum Amor Vittone shares stunning Paris photos

Rugby

21 hours ago

Family of missing Krugersdorp teen Rikus Kylander renews appeal 9 months on

People

19 hours ago

Miguel Cardoso addresses Sundowns recognition after Champions League win

Football

19 hours ago

South Africa’s birth rate hits record low as Mzansi weighs the impact

People

23 hours ago

Sol Phenduka Questions Cat Matlala's Legal Trust Amid Viral Courtroom Incident

Celebrities

4 hours ago

Miss Austria 2024 Lucia Sisic dies at 22 after lifelong heart condition

Miss Austria 2024 Lucia Sisic dies at 22 after lifelong heart condition

People

3 hours ago

Nedbank IMC has announced Sheldon Tatchell, CEO and Founder of Legends Co as a speaker for its 2026 conference

Nedbank IMC has announced Sheldon Tatchell, CEO and Founder of Legends Co as a speaker for its 2026 conference

South Africa

4 hours ago

26-year-old home owner lists blunders she made as 1st-time property buyers

26-year-old home owner lists blunders she made as 1st-time property buyers

People

5 hours ago

Grace Mondlana opens up about heartbreaking loss of puppy Bella

Grace Mondlana opens up about heartbreaking loss of puppy Bella

Celebrities

5 hours ago

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Noxolo Grootboom: Celebrating the icon behind South Africa's heartfelt broadcasts

Noxolo Grootboom: Celebrating the icon behind South Africa's heartfelt broadcasts

Facts and lifehacks

an hour ago by Priscillah Mueni

Unmasking Vusi Khekhe: The 'Number 1 Tsotsi' sentenced to 30 years for murder and extortion claims

Unmasking Vusi Khekhe: The 'Number 1 Tsotsi' sentenced to 30 years for murder and extortion claims

Celebrity biographies

a day ago by Jedidah Tabalia

Xolani Gwala: Celebrated media personality's battle with cancer and his inspiring comeback

Xolani Gwala: Celebrated media personality's battle with cancer and his inspiring comeback

Facts and lifehacks

a day ago by Peris Walubengo

Mfundi Vundla: From exile to icon, the man behind Generations' success story

Mfundi Vundla: From exile to icon, the man behind Generations' success story

Celebrity biographies

2 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Is Lerato Mbele married? Her relationship history and marriage to Rudy Roberts

Is Lerato Mbele married? Her relationship history and marriage to Rudy Roberts

Celebrity biographies

19 hours ago by Maryn Blignaut

Inside Tina Jaxa's journey: From heartbreak to new love and bold decisions

Inside Tina Jaxa's journey: From heartbreak to new love and bold decisions

Facts and lifehacks

21 hours ago by Priscillah Mueni

South Africa

Marius Van Der Merwe murder accused Matipandile Sotheni found with cellphones in prison

Marius Van Der Merwe murder accused Matipandile Sotheni found with cellphones in prison

59 minutes ago by Byron Pillay

Zimbabwean Grade 12 pupils return to SA to write 2026 Matric Exams

Zimbabwean Grade 12 pupils return to SA to write 2026 Matric Exams

an hour ago by Tebogo Mokwena

ANC egg handouts leave Mzansi divided as election campaign heats up

ANC egg handouts leave Mzansi divided as election campaign heats up

an hour ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Impeachment Committee to oppose EFF court bid over Griffiths Madonsela's removal as evidence leader

Impeachment Committee to oppose EFF court bid over Griffiths Madonsela's removal as evidence leader

2 hours ago by Byron Pillay

Mpumalanga MEC Jackie Macie tells police to fight back when confronted by armed criminals

Mpumalanga MEC Jackie Macie tells police to fight back when confronted by armed criminals

3 hours ago by Byron Pillay

ActionSA Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate Xolani Khumalo outlines job creation plan

ActionSA Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate Xolani Khumalo outlines job creation plan

4 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

South Africa

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175-year-old Indian temple collapses into the Ganges River in West Bengal

175-year-old Indian temple collapses into the Ganges River in West Bengal

17 hours ago by Jim Mohlala

"Do not travel to Libya for any reason": US issues highest-level travel warning for African country

"Do not travel to Libya for any reason": US issues highest-level travel warning for African country

17 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

NASA reveals rare early detection of an asteroid before it hit near Western Australia and Bali

NASA reveals rare early detection of an asteroid before it hit near Western Australia and Bali

21 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Thailand cuts visa-free stay for South Africans in September 2026

Thailand cuts visa-free stay for South Africans in September 2026

22 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"The stranger risked his life": Supermarket worker saves toddler from oncoming traffic in Mexico

"The stranger risked his life": Supermarket worker saves toddler from oncoming traffic in Mexico

23 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Second-hand smoke kills 1.66 million people as billions remain exposed

Second-hand smoke kills 1.66 million people as billions remain exposed

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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Education

VUT late application 2027: dates, courses, forms, fees, prospectus, contacts

VUT late application 2027: dates, courses, forms, fees, prospectus, contacts

6 days ago by Peris Walubengo

Hilton College partners with SGU to open new medical school path for SA students

Hilton College partners with SGU to open new medical school path for SA students

7 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

GDE admissions for 2027: Step-by-step guide to online application

GDE admissions for 2027: Step-by-step guide to online application

7 days ago by Favour Adeaga

SANZAF bursary application 2027: All you need to know

SANZAF bursary application 2027: All you need to know

7 days ago by Alice Wabwile

Motheo TVET College online application, courses, fees, status check, requirements

Motheo TVET College online application, courses, fees, status check, requirements

7 days ago by Ruth Gitonga

SA schools face 4 major rule changes under new Bela Act regulations

SA schools face 4 major rule changes under new Bela Act regulations

13 days ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Education

Politics

Fikile Mbalula accuses Floyd Shivambu of “snitching” to the IEC over ANC's candidate lists

Fikile Mbalula accuses Floyd Shivambu of “snitching” to the IEC over ANC's candidate lists

16 hours ago by Byron Pillay

IFP candidate James Mabaso shot dead at home in Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal

IFP candidate James Mabaso shot dead at home in Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal

17 hours ago by Tebogo Mokwena

EFF takes direct aim at ANC in fiery new election campaign ad

EFF takes direct aim at ANC in fiery new election campaign ad

21 hours ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Ian Cameron opens criminal case at Paarl SAPS over injuries to police dog

Ian Cameron opens criminal case at Paarl SAPS over injuries to police dog

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Floyd Shivambu vows to erase Soweto’s Eskom debt if Afrika Mayibuye wins Johannesburg, SA debates

Floyd Shivambu vows to erase Soweto’s Eskom debt if Afrika Mayibuye wins Johannesburg, SA debates

a day ago by Byron Pillay

Ramaphosa ties woman's shoelaces at Denel aerospace visit, video goes viral

Ramaphosa ties woman's shoelaces at Denel aerospace visit, video goes viral

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Politics

People

Rent isn’t the only bill: SA tenants warned about extra costs

Rent isn’t the only bill: SA tenants warned about extra costs

59 minutes ago by Tendani Mungoni

“Best gifts ever”: Limpopo wedding gifts leave South Africans divided in TikTok video

“Best gifts ever”: Limpopo wedding gifts leave South Africans divided in TikTok video

an hour ago by Jim Mohlala

"He deserves every cent": Mzansi raises R60k for Durban fire rescue hero via BackaBuddy, SA moved

"He deserves every cent": Mzansi raises R60k for Durban fire rescue hero via BackaBuddy, SA moved

an hour ago by Bongiwe Mati

South Africans moved by video of daughter chasing away hijackers targeting her mother

South Africans moved by video of daughter chasing away hijackers targeting her mother

an hour ago by Rutendo Masasi

"He is a hero": Durban chef Ayakha Godlwana honoured by KIBA for brave restaurant fire rescue

"He is a hero": Durban chef Ayakha Godlwana honoured by KIBA for brave restaurant fire rescue

2 hours ago by Bongiwe Mati

Joburg pensioners keep property rates rebates without lifting a finger, no paperwork needed

Joburg pensioners keep property rates rebates without lifting a finger, no paperwork needed

2 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

People

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Business and Economy

“They’re different stores”: Checkers vs Woolworths: Battle for SA’s higher-income shoppers heats up

“They’re different stores”: Checkers vs Woolworths: Battle for SA’s higher-income shoppers heats up

3 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs as global competition hits hard

Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs as global competition hits hard

4 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Miss SA 2008 Tatum Keshwar-Wheatley hit with R3 million fine and 20-year industry ban

Miss SA 2008 Tatum Keshwar-Wheatley hit with R3 million fine and 20-year industry ban

4 days ago by Moroba Moroeng

‘It is livable’: Decent monthly salary to live comfortably in Durban sparks debate

‘It is livable’: Decent monthly salary to live comfortably in Durban sparks debate

5 days ago by Jim Mohlala

SARS warns South Africans: Your bank account could be targeted over unpaid tax debt

SARS warns South Africans: Your bank account could be targeted over unpaid tax debt

6 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Free electricity for pensioners: What Joburg, Durban, Cape Town and Pretoria offer

Free electricity for pensioners: What Joburg, Durban, Cape Town and Pretoria offer

7 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Business and Economy

Energy Money Industry Technology Economy

Sports

Boland Rugby Boss Under Fire After Campaign Video Raises Political Storm

Boland Rugby Boss Under Fire After Campaign Video Raises Political Storm

an hour ago by Ncube Harrison

Orlando Pirates make it official: South African forward joins from PSL rivals

Orlando Pirates make it official: South African forward joins from PSL rivals

an hour ago by Raphael Abiola

All Blacks captain Ardie Savea gives fans a glimpse of his recovery after the Springboks battle

All Blacks captain Ardie Savea gives fans a glimpse of his recovery after the Springboks battle

2 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Dave Rennie ‘cheating’ video resurfaces as All Blacks face Springboks in Baltimore

Dave Rennie ‘cheating’ video resurfaces as All Blacks face Springboks in Baltimore

2 hours ago by Dzikamai Matara

All Blacks star Tamaiti Williams was warned he could end up in a wheelchair

All Blacks star Tamaiti Williams was warned he could end up in a wheelchair

3 hours ago by Ncube Harrison

Rugby world in mourning after star collapses and dies during training

Rugby world in mourning after star collapses and dies during training

4 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Sports

Rugby Football

Facts and lifehacks

The truth about KJ Smith’s net worth: is she richer than Skyh Black?

The truth about KJ Smith’s net worth: is she richer than Skyh Black?

9 hours ago by Bennett Yates

Who is Pascale Hutton? Age, children, height, movies and TV shows, profiles, net worth

Who is Pascale Hutton? Age, children, height, movies and TV shows, profiles, net worth

10 hours ago by Bennett Yates

Actor Nick Pugliese: who he is, what he is known for, and fun facts

Actor Nick Pugliese: who he is, what he is known for, and fun facts

10 hours ago by Alice Wabwile

David Rubulotta: The private life of Erin Burnett's husband and financial Expert

David Rubulotta: The private life of Erin Burnett's husband and financial Expert

13 hours ago by Rodah Mogeni

Who is Michael Schoeffling's wife, Valerie C. Robinson?

Who is Michael Schoeffling's wife, Valerie C. Robinson?

14 hours ago by Peris Walubengo

Who is Kabelo Koma, aka Problem Child Ten83, in Black Motion?

Who is Kabelo Koma, aka Problem Child Ten83, in Black Motion?

14 hours ago by Cindy Karimi

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Entertainment

Gareth Cliff Backs Trump’s Claims After Hennops River Photo Sparks Debate

Gareth Cliff Backs Trump’s Claims After Hennops River Photo Sparks Debate

an hour ago by Jessica Gcaba

Rasta the Artist showcases perfect Khuzani Mpungose painting, Mzansi suspects AI

Rasta the Artist showcases perfect Khuzani Mpungose painting, Mzansi suspects AI

2 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Tamar Braxton to Headline Ndlala Grandeur Season 1 in Pretoria

Tamar Braxton to Headline Ndlala Grandeur Season 1 in Pretoria

2 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Sophie Ndaba opens up about losing millions after earning R1 million a month

Sophie Ndaba opens up about losing millions after earning R1 million a month

2 hours ago by Gloria Masia

Thandiswa Mazwai and daughter Malaika's then and now photos melt hearts

Thandiswa Mazwai and daughter Malaika's then and now photos melt hearts

3 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

MaDlamini refuses to back down as Somnala clash sparks Mzansi debate

MaDlamini refuses to back down as Somnala clash sparks Mzansi debate

3 hours ago by Gloria Masia

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Briefly News' Rianette Cluley Takes Legit's AI Playbook to INMA Africa Summit

Briefly News' Rianette Cluley Takes Legit's AI Playbook to INMA Africa Summit

23 days ago by Felix Imoh

Briefly News Wins Silver for EditorialEye at WAN-IFRA's 2026 African Digital Media Awards

Briefly News Wins Silver for EditorialEye at WAN-IFRA's 2026 African Digital Media Awards

a month ago by Felix Imoh

Briefly News' Rutendo Masasi Named Among 41 Recipients of 2026 INMA Africa Elevate Scholarship

Briefly News' Rutendo Masasi Named Among 41 Recipients of 2026 INMA Africa Elevate Scholarship

a month ago by Felix Imoh

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