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ESET warns South African sports fans and shoppers of rising phishing scams

ESET warns South African sports fans and shoppers of rising phishing scams

South Africa

35 minutes ago

Julius Malema calls out ANC helicopter flying over EFF's 13th birthday rally in Limpopo

People

45 minutes ago

Mpumelelo Mseleku's heartfelt tribute to Tirelo Kale sparks debate amid Amahle Biyela rumours

Celebrities

49 minutes ago

4 Pakistani spaza shop owners allegedly shot dead in Kempton Park ambush

People

an hour ago

Eskom engineer dies on duty at Gariep Dam substation, leaves young family behind

People

an hour ago

951 elephants died in Kruger over 6 years; SANParks explains the causes

South Africa

2 hours ago

'Big Brother Mzansi' Season 6 star Ashay Sewlall hints at what caused his breakup with long-term girlfriend

Celebrities

2 hours ago

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'Rainbow nation is a myth': Fadiel Adams defends himself amid criticism over Madlanga Commission

'Rainbow nation is a myth': Fadiel Adams defends himself amid criticism over Madlanga Commission

MP Fadiel Adams faces backlash over his comments on racial double standards at the Madlanga Commission, as social media users accuse him of stirring racial tensions

South Africa

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

'Not shocked':Political parties react after court pauses Ramaphosa's Phala Phala impeachment process

'Not shocked':Political parties react after court pauses Ramaphosa's Phala Phala impeachment process

Politics

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Brandon Auret slams McKenzie: "You've done nothing for the arts!"

Brandon Auret slams McKenzie: "You've done nothing for the arts!"

Celebrities

2 days ago by Jessica Gcaba

Chidimma Adetshina spotted shopping with her son in Cape Town amid deportation battle

Chidimma Adetshina spotted shopping with her son in Cape Town amid deportation battle

Celebrities

2 days ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

Mapisa-Nqakula trial: Witness says she gave former speaker a R300k loan after R79m SANDF contract

Mapisa-Nqakula trial: Witness says she gave former speaker a R300k loan after R79m SANDF contract

Politics

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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Jayden Adams' funeral: Gayton McKenzie's presence and behaviour spark debate

Jayden Adams' funeral: Gayton McKenzie's presence and behaviour spark debate

People

5 hours ago

Video: UFO spotted flying over Soweto sparks speculations among South Africans

People

2 hours ago

Hoërskool Brits mourns the loss of beloved matriculant 1 year after finishing school

People

4 hours ago

Photo of Seputla Sebogodi's casket sparks debate after veteran actor's funeral: "That looks cheap"

Celebrities

13 minutes ago

'The River' actor Thapelo Sebogodi shares funny final conversations with late father Seputla

Celebrities

5 hours ago

Seputla Sebogodi's sister shades his mysterious wife at the late actor's funeral

Celebrities

17 hours ago

South Africa mourns former SABC News anchor icon, video of old broadcast invokes emotional tributes

People

4 hours ago

Station announced as the exclusive radio partner for the Nedbank IMC 2026

Station announced as the exclusive radio partner for the Nedbank IMC 2026

Economy

2 days ago

"They can't take it away": Family of 25 wins bid to return to Constantia ancestral home, SA moved

"They can't take it away": Family of 25 wins bid to return to Constantia ancestral home, SA moved

People

2 days ago

Woman living abroad secretly returns home to surprise sister, heartwarming reunion melts hearts

Woman living abroad secretly returns home to surprise sister, heartwarming reunion melts hearts

People

2 days ago

South African man Veli Ngubane's behaviour with 2 women at Cannes Lions Festival costs him his job

South African man Veli Ngubane's behaviour with 2 women at Cannes Lions Festival costs him his job

People

2 days ago

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Manufacturing Indaba 2026 Concludes Successfully, Reinforcing Africa's Industrial Growth Agenda

Manufacturing Indaba 2026 Concludes Successfully, Reinforcing Africa's Industrial Growth Agenda

South Africa

2 days ago by Briefly.co.za Team

Thendo Zonzo spotted in bed with girlfriend days after viral Vuyokazi Nciweni kiss

Thendo Zonzo spotted in bed with girlfriend days after viral Vuyokazi Nciweni kiss

Celebrities

2 days ago by Tayananiswa Zvikaramba

R47 million French château in Pretoria leaves South Africans stunned with fairytale design

R47 million French château in Pretoria leaves South Africans stunned with fairytale design

South Africa

2 days ago by Tendani Mungoni

Sipho Ndlovu laments lost career over false allegations, insists accuser's apology changes nothing

Sipho Ndlovu laments lost career over false allegations, insists accuser's apology changes nothing

Celebrities

2 days ago by Moroba Moroeng

Man takes South African wife to Zimbabwe for 1st time in TikTok video

Man takes South African wife to Zimbabwe for 1st time in TikTok video

People

2 days ago by Rutendo Masasi

Argentina dealt blow as star lands in World Rugby trouble before Springboks series

Argentina dealt blow as star lands in World Rugby trouble before Springboks series

Rugby

2 days ago by Raphael Abiola

South Africa

Saldanha Bay mussels and oysters declared safe after PST ban lifted

Saldanha Bay mussels and oysters declared safe after PST ban lifted

21 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

KwaMashu sangoma arrested over 2020 murders of ANCYL member and 2 cops

KwaMashu sangoma arrested over 2020 murders of ANCYL member and 2 cops

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Who Is Advocate Sesi Baloyi? South Africans discover Madlanga Commission star's activist past

Who Is Advocate Sesi Baloyi? South Africans discover Madlanga Commission star's activist past

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

SAWS issues Yellow Level 2 wind warning for KwaZulu-Natal on 24 July

SAWS issues Yellow Level 2 wind warning for KwaZulu-Natal on 24 July

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Suliman Carrim admits Western Cape mall visit while claiming medical inability to testify

Suliman Carrim admits Western Cape mall visit while claiming medical inability to testify

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

"Justice for Dineo Mokwele": SA calls for accountability after Andrea Johnson's stunning admission

"Justice for Dineo Mokwele": SA calls for accountability after Andrea Johnson's stunning admission

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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'Please help us bring her home': Nothabo Khumalo's family launches GoFundMe after UK triple murder

'Please help us bring her home': Nothabo Khumalo's family launches GoFundMe after UK triple murder

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Trump places SA in highest US tariff category, hit with 12.5% duties

Trump places SA in highest US tariff category, hit with 12.5% duties

2 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

Got your US Green Card? Don’t miss these important steps that could cost you residency

Got your US Green Card? Don’t miss these important steps that could cost you residency

2 days ago by Tendani Mungoni

US green card update gives hope to family visa applicants

US green card update gives hope to family visa applicants

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

US names ten naturalised citizens facing citizenship revocation and deportation

US names ten naturalised citizens facing citizenship revocation and deportation

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Nnete Leotlela: BackaBuddy raises R112,785 for boy mauled by 5 dogs in Maseru

Nnete Leotlela: BackaBuddy raises R112,785 for boy mauled by 5 dogs in Maseru

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

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Education

Limpopo man who walked barefoot to school now leads Unisa mathematics research chair

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Limpopo man who walked barefoot to school now leads Unisa mathematics research chair

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

"They'll still vote for Mnangagwa": Zimbabwe school turns away kids over unpaid fees in TikTok video

"They'll still vote for Mnangagwa": Zimbabwe school turns away kids over unpaid fees in TikTok video

7 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Walter Sisulu University online application 2027: requirements and closing dates

Walter Sisulu University online application 2027: requirements and closing dates

16 days ago by Priscillah Mueni

Supplementary exams: All the important details you need to know

Supplementary exams: All the important details you need to know

16 days ago by Peris Walubengo

"SA uni standards are high": Mzansi reacts as gent rejected by local varsities gets into Harvard

"SA uni standards are high": Mzansi reacts as gent rejected by local varsities gets into Harvard

28 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Siviwe Gwarube threatens Tshwane with legal action after electricity disconnection

Siviwe Gwarube threatens Tshwane with legal action after electricity disconnection

a month ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Education

Politics

Phala Phala impeachment committee to meet despite high court interdict on Ramaphosa

Phala Phala impeachment committee to meet despite high court interdict on Ramaphosa

22 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Presidency reacts as Western Cape High Court halts Ramaphosa Phala Phala impeachment proceedings

Presidency reacts as Western Cape High Court halts Ramaphosa Phala Phala impeachment proceedings

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

"7 jobs for South Africans": Nasiphi Moya comments after factory raid finds undocumented workers

"7 jobs for South Africans": Nasiphi Moya comments after factory raid finds undocumented workers

a day ago by Mbalenhle Butale

ANC expels eThekwini Ward 8 councillor Marco Mbambo for alleged DA spying

ANC expels eThekwini Ward 8 councillor Marco Mbambo for alleged DA spying

a day ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Jacob Zuma takes direct control of MK Party finances, strips officials of signing powers

Jacob Zuma takes direct control of MK Party finances, strips officials of signing powers

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Western Cape High Court grants Cyril Ramaphosa interdict to halt Phala Phala impeachment hearings

Western Cape High Court grants Cyril Ramaphosa interdict to halt Phala Phala impeachment hearings

2 days ago by Tebogo Mokwena

Politics

People

Woman goes on date with Chinese man who can't speak English in TikTok video

Woman goes on date with Chinese man who can't speak English in TikTok video

2 hours ago by Rutendo Masasi

Grace Mondlana's lavish dog birthday bash: Celebration sparks buzz in TikTok videos

Grace Mondlana's lavish dog birthday bash: Celebration sparks buzz in TikTok videos

3 hours ago by Rutendo Masasi

I married my ex's father – After the wedding, he said, "I can finally tell you why I wedded you"

I married my ex's father – After the wedding, he said, "I can finally tell you why I wedded you"

15 hours ago by Samuel Gitonga

My daughter left on her wedding day – A week later, she sat beside me and said, "Mom, don't scream"

My daughter left on her wedding day – A week later, she sat beside me and said, "Mom, don't scream"

17 hours ago by Samuel Gitonga

“Be strong”: Zimbabwe woman shows hard life after leaving South Africa

“Be strong”: Zimbabwe woman shows hard life after leaving South Africa

18 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

“The bar has left Earth”: Gent turns gender reveal into proposal with car gift

“The bar has left Earth”: Gent turns gender reveal into proposal with car gift

18 hours ago by Nerissa Naidoo

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South African salary earners battle rising costs despite small pay increase in June

South African salary earners battle rising costs despite small pay increase in June

2 days ago by Jim Mohlala

South Africa secures R25 billion World Bank loan to boost infrastructure and create jobs

South Africa secures R25 billion World Bank loan to boost infrastructure and create jobs

5 days ago by Gloria Masia

Cape Town man questions how Xpresso profits selling everything for R14 in TikTok video

Cape Town man questions how Xpresso profits selling everything for R14 in TikTok video

5 days ago by Jim Mohlala

SAB pushes for inflation-linked alcohol tax as prices keep rising

SAB pushes for inflation-linked alcohol tax as prices keep rising

5 days ago by Gloria Masia

South Africa proposes new BEE tax as experts signal end of current framework

South Africa proposes new BEE tax as experts signal end of current framework

6 days ago by Gloria Masia

SA homeowners could pay up to R1,847 more monthly if repo rate rises in July

SA homeowners could pay up to R1,847 more monthly if repo rate rises in July

8 days ago by Gloria Masia

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Sports

Mbekezeli Mbokazi joins Lionel Messi in suffering pre-MLS All-Star Game blow

Mbekezeli Mbokazi joins Lionel Messi in suffering pre-MLS All-Star Game blow

14 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Ex-Pirates star recalls shocking 'muti man' incident involving Bucs players

Ex-Pirates star recalls shocking 'muti man' incident involving Bucs players

14 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Gayton McKenzie responds to death threats targeting Jayden Adams' girlfriend

Gayton McKenzie responds to death threats targeting Jayden Adams' girlfriend

14 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Hugo Broos shares heartfelt words in tribute to Jayden Adams

Hugo Broos shares heartfelt words in tribute to Jayden Adams

15 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz reveals ambition for the 2026/27 season

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz reveals ambition for the 2026/27 season

15 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz reveals Amakhosi's priority positions

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz reveals Amakhosi's priority positions

15 hours ago by Raphael Abiola

Sports

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Five job interview signs experts say could mean your interview went better than expected

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Five job interview signs experts say could mean your interview went better than expected

23 days ago by Jim Mohlala

Meet Jody Glidden: Lisa Hochstein’s boyfriend and tech CEO

Meet Jody Glidden: Lisa Hochstein’s boyfriend and tech CEO

a month ago by Rodah Mogeni

My 18-Hour Labour Saved My Miracle Baby — Then My Husband Forged My Name to Give Her to His Mother

My 18-Hour Labour Saved My Miracle Baby — Then My Husband Forged My Name to Give Her to His Mother

a month ago by Ruth Gitonga

I Married a Widower With Two Little Girls – One Said: 'Come See Where Mom Lives' and Led Me Outside

I Married a Widower With Two Little Girls – One Said: 'Come See Where Mom Lives' and Led Me Outside

a month ago by Chris Ndetei

My Sister Raised Me, But Her Jealous Fiancé Slapped My Real Birth Certificate on the Dinner Table

My Sister Raised Me, But Her Jealous Fiancé Slapped My Real Birth Certificate on the Dinner Table

a month ago by Brian Oroo

My Husband Left Me When Our Twins Were Born Blind – 20 Years Later, He Came Back Begging for Help

My Husband Left Me When Our Twins Were Born Blind – 20 Years Later, He Came Back Begging for Help

a month ago by Racheal Murimi

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Mpumelelo 'Sbindi' Mseleku alleges Umhlali SAPS falsely raided his home

Mpumelelo 'Sbindi' Mseleku alleges Umhlali SAPS falsely raided his home

3 hours ago by Rina Mtshengu

Seputla Sebogodi's daughter Thabang delivers emotional tribute at his funeral

Seputla Sebogodi's daughter Thabang delivers emotional tribute at his funeral

4 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Sizwe Dhlomo sparks questions on Miss World South Africa after Romanda Hombir's crowning

Sizwe Dhlomo sparks questions on Miss World South Africa after Romanda Hombir's crowning

5 hours ago by Jessica Gcaba

Six South African celebrities who are children of major political leaders

Six South African celebrities who are children of major political leaders

18 hours ago by Moroba Moroeng

Mzansi defends Jacinta after Ntsiki Mazwai calls her a liar

Mzansi defends Jacinta after Ntsiki Mazwai calls her a liar

19 hours ago by Rina Mtshengu

Tyla stuns fans with electrifying live performance of 'That Girl' in New York

Tyla stuns fans with electrifying live performance of 'That Girl' in New York

23 hours ago by Rina Mtshengu

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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

12 days 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

12 days ago by Felix Imoh

Why I stopped chasing the front page and started chasing the newsfeed

Why I stopped chasing the front page and started chasing the newsfeed

23 days ago by Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Fact check: Viral Mayfair “foreign nationals attack” video onfirmed as old footage from 2020

Fact check: Viral Mayfair “foreign nationals attack” video onfirmed as old footage from 2020

26 days ago by Mbalenhle Butale

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