51+ min ago  (116+ words) A Johannesburg-based preacher found himself at the centre of a public debate after his prophecy about a "missile" attack on South Africa was widely interpreted as a literal prediction. Pastor Leon du Preez stepped forward to clarify that his remarks…...

52+ min ago  (412+ words) PRETORIA " A two-year-old toddler known only as "Little M" has begun a new chapter in foster care after a nationwide community response and the swift intervention of two Gauteng-based child welfare organisations helped rescue her from a deeply neglectful environment....

42+ min ago  (329+ words) Award-winning South African composer Lebo M has raised eyebrows with a bold statement about Africa's two largest economies. The Lion King composer argued that South Africa and Nigeria possess sufficient resources to build something far greater than Dubai. Lebo M…...

1+ hour, 31+ min ago  (311+ words) JOHANNESBURG " Four people, including current and former employees of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, have been arrested following a coordinated takedown operation on 8 July 2026. This follows an interim report that recommended action against the four officials after their appearance at the…...

11+ hour, 10+ min ago  (256+ words) "Final flight lands: Uganda welcomes 730 citizens from challenging diaspora" Briefly News - The Ugandan government flew 730 of its nationals home from South Africa under a voluntary evacuation programme - The fourth and final flight carried 166 people, completing the repatriation effort across four…...

20+ hour, 23+ min ago  (227+ words) EASTERN CAPE " National Treasury has pulled equitable share funding from six municipalities in the Eastern Cape, citing evidence of financial mismanagement. The announcement has raised alarm over the potential knock-on effects for residents who depend on those municipalities for basic…...

17+ hour, 56+ min ago  (282+ words) A South African finance content creator has broken down the true cost of a R2 million home loan. Johan du Plessis posted the numbers in a Facebook video on 2 July 2026, aimed at first-time buyers. Du Plessis runs a page focused on…...

11+ hour, 53+ min ago  (365+ words) Music executive and outspoken social commentator Nota Baloyi is no stranger to controversy, and his latest comment on social media has once again set the internet ablaze, this time with an international flavour. On 7 July 2026, a post circulating on X…...

16+ hour, 44+ min ago  (297+ words) Byron Pillay, a Briefly News journalist, has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He worked as a newspaper journalist for 10 years before transitioning to online. KWAZULU-NATAL - Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has confirmed that…...

14+ hour, 55+ min ago  (295+ words) Briefly News - A video of a young Eastern Cape boy named Lundi greeting President Ramaphosa resurfaced on social media - In the original clip, Lundi told the president he had seen him on TV, and Ramaphosa joked that he also sees…...