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briefly.co.za > people > 233734-something-afrikaner-man-weighs-heartbreaking-vaal-crash

"Something needs to be done": Afrikaner weighs in on heartbreaking Vaal crash

"Something needs to be done": Afrikaner weighs in on heartbreaking Vaal crash3+ hour, 38+ min ago   (170+ words) A tragic accident near Vanderbiljpark in the Vaal, Gauteng, left at least 12 schoolchildren dead following the collision between a truck and a vehicle carrying passengers on 19 January 2026. The news broke many hearts across the country, including Ehrard Wolmarans, an Afrikaner…...

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briefly.co.za > south-africa > 233517-philippi-east-massacre-renews-focus-organised-extortion-networks

Philippi East massacre:Extortion networks fuel deadly violence

Philippi East massacre:Extortion networks fuel deadly violence2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (97+ words) The killing of eight people in Philippi East over the weekend has intensified concerns about the spread of organised extortion rackets across the Western Cape. Six men and one woman were shot dead in the early hours of Saturday, 17 January…...

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briefly.co.za > entertainment > celebrities > 233463-popular-blogger-seemingly-threatens-mihlali-ndamase-sa-questions-opened-a-case

"You opened a case?”: SA reacts as blogger seemingly threatens Mihlali Ndamase

"You opened a case?”: SA reacts as blogger seemingly threatens Mihlali Ndamase3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (269+ words) The post comes after weeks of Khawula making damaging claims about Mihlali, including allegations of substance abuse. Over the weekend, the gossip blogger appeared to escalate matters by revisiting an alleged past altercation between the two. On Saturday, 17 January 2026, Musa…...

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briefly.co.za > people > family-relationships > 233421-american-boy-insouth-africa-shows-dayof-school-mzansi

"A lot is going on here": American teen's first day in South Africa

"A lot is going on here": American teen's first day in South Africa3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (109+ words) A young American in South Africa documented his journey starting school in the new country. He shared a post about navigating a new country as a foreigner. The video of the young American boy received thousands of likes. The youngster's…...

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briefly.co.za > south-africa > 233411-ekurhuleni-mmc-transport-andile-mngwevu-missing-deadly-floods-mpumalanga

"Pray for your safety": MMC Andile Mngwevu swept away in Mozambique flood

"Pray for your safety": MMC Andile Mngwevu swept away in Mozambique flood4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (168+ words) For seven years, Tebogo Mokwena, Briefly News" Deputy Head of Current Affairs, South Africa, covered a range of topics, including accidents, fires, outbreaks, nature, weather, and natural disaster-related incidents, at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News. MOZAMBIQUE " The Ekurhuleni MMC…...

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briefly.co.za > people > 233408-woman-wakes-flooded-home-water-rushing-through

“I'm traumatised”: Limpopo woman shares her flood nightmare

“I'm traumatised”: Limpopo woman shares her flood nightmare4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (114+ words) The video that the woman shared received thousands of likes as it spread awareness about recent flooding in South Africa. The lady's posts amassed thousands of likes after she documented all the damage the flood caused in her home. Businesswoman…...

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briefly.co.za > south-africa > 233394-south-africa-ranked-highest-internet-usage-top-sites-include-gambling-porn

"Not surprised": South Africa tops global internet usage, sparking heated debate

"Not surprised": South Africa tops global internet usage, sparking heated debate4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (330+ words) Tebogo Mokwena, Briefly News" Deputy Head of Current Affairs, contributed coverage of international and local social issues, including health, corruption, education, unemployment, labour, service delivery protests, and immigration in South Africa, during his seven years at Daily Sun and Vutivi…...

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briefly.co.za > south-africa > 233388-4-killed-germiston-central-business-district-shooting-south-africans-fuming

"This is getting out of hand": SA reeling as 4 killed in Gauteng shooting

"This is getting out of hand": SA reeling as 4 killed in Gauteng shooting4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (321+ words) Tebogo Mokwena, Briefly News" Deputy Head of the Current Affairs desk, South Africa, covered a range of criminal activities, including cash-in-transit heists, kidnappings, taxi violence, shootings, police investigations, police shootouts, and court cases at Daily Sun for over three years....

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briefly.co.za > people > 233387-american-compaires-sa-cities-usa-tiktok-video

"It's LA on steroids": American reviews South African cities

"It's LA on steroids": American reviews South African cities4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (161+ words) A TikTok video of an American sharing her thoughts on the country fascinated many. She frequents Cape Town, but she's travelled to other cities in South Africa and felt they were similar to cities in the USA. The American's takes…...

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briefly.co.za > south-africa > 233382-7-shot-dead-marikana-shooting-cape-flats-south-africans-worried

Mass shooting: SA calls for action after 7 lives lost in Cape Town tragedy

Mass shooting: SA calls for action after 7 lives lost in Cape Town tragedy5+ day, 5+ min ago   (404+ words) Tebogo Mokwena, Briefly News" Deputy Head of the Current Affairs desk, South Africa, covered a range of criminal activities, including cash-in-transit heists, kidnappings, taxi violence, shootings, police investigations, police shootouts, and court cases at Daily Sun for over three years....