Driver Survives Taxi Collision That Killed 19, 17 Victims Were Family Members Coming From Wedding AnniversaryA minibus taxi and a truck had a head-on collision between Schweizer Reneke and Bloemhof in the North West, leaving 19 people dead and three seriously injured. Feb 28 22February 28, 2022Article at briefly.co.za
Antonov 225 cargo plane Mryia destroyed near Kyiv by Russian forces, world's largest aircraft goes downThe Antonov-225 cargo plane, Mryia, the world's largest aircraft, has been destroyed in an attack by Russian forces while it was at an airfield for repairs. Feb 28 22February 28, 2022Article at briefly.co.za
Government backpeddles on calls for Russia to withdraw from Ukraine, Ramaphosa will not get involvedThe government is now scrambling to repair relations with the Russian government, including back-peddling on President Cyril Ramaphosa's earlier statement. Feb 28 22February 28, 2022Article at briefly.co.za
Dr Zweli Mkhize put forward for ANC president by KwaXimba branch, supporters launch political campaignThe African National Congress branch in KwaXimba, eThekwini, have announced their support of the former Minister of Health, Zweli Mkhize for party president. Feb 24 22February 24, 2022Article at briefly.co.za
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Results in Oil Price Surge, Rand Drops 30c to Dollar, Foreign Investment FollowsAfter Russia invaded Ukraine early on the morning of 24 February, the rand began to fall as increasing fears and tensions caused Brent Crude Oil prices to surge Feb 24 22February 24, 2022Article at briefly.co.za
Wellington Kachidza sentenced to life in prison for 8 murders, 3 rapes, and robberyWellington Kachidza appeared in the Gauteng High Court, where Judge Hennie De Vos sentenced him to life in prison for robbery, murder, kidnapping, and rape. Feb 24 22February 24, 2022Article at briefly.co.za
Blue Label Group reveals Cell C made R832m loss in 5 monthsBlue Label, which owns a 45% stake in Cell C, revealed that between June 2021 and November 2021, the mobile network operator recorded a loss of more than R832m. Feb 23 22February 23, 2022Article at briefly.co.za
IEC reveals Patrice Motsepe is major political party donor, gave 5 parties a combined R13 millionThe Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has released a report revealing that Patrice Motsepe was the main donor to political parties in the 3rd quarter. Feb 23 22February 23, 2022Article at briefly.co.za
IEC receives declaration of EFF donations for the first timeThe Electoral Commission of South Africa has received a declaration detailing the Economic Freedom Fighters received donations for the first time in years. Feb 22 22February 22, 2022Article at briefly.co.za
ATM responds to Zondo's request for a 2 month State Capture Report extensionActing Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has requested that the Gauteng High Court grant him a two-month extension for the third part of the State Capture Report. Feb 21 22February 21, 2022Article at briefly.co.za
IDC confirms Mara Phones' plan to buy back KZN smartphone assembly plant at auctionThe Industrial Development Corporation has confirmed that Mara phones want to buy back their smartphone assembly factory in KwaZulu-Natal at their auction. Feb 20 22February 20, 2022Article at briefly.co.za
March fuel price hike, petrol predicted to increase to over R21 per litreThe Central Energy Fund has announced that in the first week of March 2021 fuel prices will increase, including petrol, which is predicted to rise to over R21/l Feb 18 22February 18, 2022Article at briefly.co.za
South Africans dismayed at Wolseley murders, serial killer sentenced to 25 years in prisonSiyamcela Sombambela appeared in the Worcester Circuit Court on murder charges, where he pleaded guilty on 3 counts and was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment. Feb 18 22February 18, 2022Article at briefly.co.za
Thabo Mbeki returns to assist ANC in rebuilding after damage caused by Ace MagashuleFormer president Thabo Mbeki has travelled to the Free State to assist the African National Congress in rebuilding after Ace Magashule caused damage in office. Feb 18 22February 18, 2022Article at briefly.co.za
Witbank school bus robbed after athletics meeting, 6 teachers survive terrifying encounterFour teachers travelling in a school bus back from an athletics meeting were robbed by armed men when a bus broke down next to the N4 near Witbank, Mpumalanga. Feb 17 22February 17, 2022Article at briefly.co.za
Ramaphosa responds to SONA 2022 criticism, claims private sector is a better source of employmentPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to attacks on his State of the Nation Address (SONA) by fellow politicians at the SONA debate in Cape Town City Hall. Feb 17 22February 17, 2022Article at briefly.co.za
Malema accuses AfriForum of creating panic, denies conspiracy to kill white farmersJulius Malema appeared before the Equality Court in Johannesburg to testify in the AfriForum hate speech case. However, he dies having any racist intentions. Feb 17 22February 17, 2022Article at briefly.co.za
False rape accusations cause KZN woman to get arrested, accused of perjuryA 28-year-old woman from Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) told South African Police Service (SAPS) officers that she was raped by two brothers for not paying rent Feb 17 22February 17, 2022Article at briefly.co.za
AfriForum hate speech case: Julius Malema testifies in Equality Court, denies "Kill the Boer" allegationsAfriForum claims Malema and his party sang "Kill the Boer" (Dubul’ ibhunu). However, Malema denies the allegations and says there is no footage to prove it. Feb 16 22February 16, 2022Article at briefly.co.za
Stem Cell Transplant Using Umbilical Blood Cures US Woman of HIV, She's Now 14 Months Virus FreeA leukaemia patient in the US, who also had HIV, has been cured of the virus by a first-of-its-kind stem cell transplant using umbilical cord blood without ARVs Feb 16 22February 16, 2022Article at briefly.co.za