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briefly.co.za > entertainment > tv-shows > 236896-thobile-makhumalo-khumalo-finally-confronts-musa-mseleku-failure-remarks

"What a horrible man": Fans react to Musa Mseleku's cruel words to MaKhumalo

1+ hour, 58+ min ago  (400+ words) Tensions have reached a fever pitch in the Mseleku household, with polygamist Musa Mseleku and his estranged wife Thobile "MaKhumalo" Khumalo's marriage seemingly hanging in the balance. Months after hurling insults at his wife during an episode of their show,…...

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briefly.co.za > world > africa > 236892-royal-jet-evacuate-swazilands-king-mswatis-children-middle-east-conflict

Royal jet flies King Mswati III’s family from conflict as others choose to stay

4+ hour, 12+ min ago  (181+ words) SWAZILAND " As tensions escalate in the Middle East, King Mswati III's private jet is expected to fly his children and other members of the royal family out of the conflict zone and back to Eswatini. According to Swaziland News, the…...

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briefly.co.za > people > 236866-woman-crashes-water-mornings-year

Johannesburg woman voices her frustrations after 1 year of water issues

6+ hour, 12+ min ago  (177+ words) A woman posted a TikTok video about the difficulties she has faced with someone living in Johannesburg. The lady shared a bitter reflection about the long-term problem she faced getting access to a basic resource. The Johannesburg resident's post shared…...

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briefly.co.za > people > 236853-free-state-students-slay-zep-dance-challenge-rugby-varsity-cup

"South Africa is a world on its own": Bloem students nail Zep dance challenge

7+ hour, 48+ min ago  (221+ words) University students in the Free State became viral sensations because of their dance moves. A video captured the moment when some CPUT students decided to do a viral challenge. Online users were stunned by the video of students having a…...

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briefly.co.za > south-africa > 236850-government-political-parties-pay-tribute-entertainment-legend-soli-philander

South Africa mourns: A legend of the South African arts lost too soon at 65

8+ hour, 46+ min ago  (394+ words) WESTERN CAPE "South Africa is mourning the passing of Soli Philander, the celebrated actor, presenter, director, and comedian, who died on Wednesday, 5 March 2026, after a battle with cancer. Tributes have poured in from government departments, political parties such as the…...

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briefly.co.za > people > 236852-they-deserve-more-money-effects-of-new-minimum-wage-on-domestic-workers-leave-mzansi-divided

"They deserve more": Effects of new wage law on domestic workers divide SA

9+ hour, 23+ min ago  (192+ words) While the wage increase is intended to help low-paid employees keep pace with the rising cost of living, an article shared by IOL details that analysts feel that the increase still falls below the living wage required for basic household…...

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briefly.co.za > politics > 236809-johannesburg-mmc-dr-mgcini-tshwaku-denies-alexandra-pimp-held-hostage

"Not kidnapped": Joburg MMC slams allegations that a pimp held him hostage

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (307+ words) With over seven years at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News, Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News current affairs journalist, offered insights into South African politics, national, provincial, and local governance, the Government of National Unity, political parties, and Parliament. ALEXANDRA,…...

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briefly.co.za > people > 236795-southafrican-travellers-ditch-habits-immersive-wine-escapes

South Africans traded old travel habits for immersive wine estate escapes

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (343+ words) The latest travel update reflected a bigger change in how people defined travel, rest, and value for money, and why estates that failed to adapt risked being left behind in a fast-changing tourism market. South Africans are moving away from…...

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briefly.co.za > south-africa > 236786-experts-assure-consumers-sanitary-pads-safe-report-published

"No need to panic": Company assures sanitary pad buyers as experts dismiss fears

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (391+ 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 > people > 236660-people-grooving-johannesburg-farmers-market-sparks-debate

"Relax bathong": Farmers market turns into groove spot, SA divided

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (216+ words) A TikTok video of people enjoying the Farmers' Market rubbed some people the wrong way. Johannesburg residents were having the time of their lives. The video of people enjoying Amapiano amassed divided reactions from people. The viral video shared on…...