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Parliament steps in as 'Pimville' non-payment scandal deepens
6+ hour, 3+ min ago (404+ words) The non-payment scandal surrounding the drama series Pimville has escalated to the national level, with Parliament now stepping in to demand answers from the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) following the show's abrupt removal from its SABC 2 schedule. The series,…...
"People just hate us": Lerato Kganyago addresses constant criticism
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (375+ words) Lerato Kganyago has sparked a massive wave of debate across social media following a deeply emotional livestream on 26 May 2026, where she broke down in tears. Coming from successfully hosting the Metro FM Music Awards, the beloved radio and TV presenter…...
"Spray the mat black": Taxi driver strips his tai t deep clean it, SA advises
10+ hour, 41+ min ago (259+ words) A dedicated South African taxi driver captured the admiration of social media users after documenting the intense, multi-day deep-cleaning process of his Toyota Quantum. The video, uploaded by Tik Tok user @khapadia_rsa on 24 May 2026, showcases the extraordinary care and pride the…...
Pick n Pay in Serious Trouble: 56 Pick n Pay Stores Close Down Across South Africa
21+ hour, 9+ min ago (362+ words) Marketing and retail specialist @hamzehmajiet shared a post on 25 May 2026 flagging the latest developments at Pick n Pay. The retailer released its results for the 52 weeks ended 1 March 2026, confirming that 56 stores had been closed across the country. This was part…...
"Same wife, same children": How a man turned R800 into a R2. 6 billion business
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (392+ words) Asher Bohbot was born in Morocco, grew up in Israel, and earned a chemical engineering degree from Ben-Gurion University. At 27, a friend suggested they travel to South Africa together. The friend pulled out at the last minute, but Bohbot got…...
"A tip is kindness": Zulu man frustrated by restaurant service fee, SA stunned
23+ hour, 19+ min ago (437+ words) R100 Tip Is Diabolical: Zulu Man Refuses to Tip Waiter After Seeing Service Fee, SA Stunned Briefly News - A frustrated customer voiced his deep irritation online after noticing an unexpected automatic service charge was added directly to his dinner bill - The…...
"Beautiful words": American skater delivers moving speech despite a drone mishap
21+ hour, 34+ min ago (252+ words) A US skateboarder's emotional speech in the Mother City took a chaotic and amusing turn after he was accidentally struck by a drone. The skateboarder shared a video on his Tik Tok account, @jaayfilms, on 26 May 2026, after documenting his travel…...
Many we never found: Mbeki's claim that ANC was infiltrated sparks backlash
23+ hour, 3+ min ago (378+ 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. WESTERN CAPE " Thabo Mbeki has sensationally…...
"This is bad": Woman unharmed after man allegedly targets her family home
23+ hour, 9+ min ago (252+ words) A disturbing case from India is drawing attention after a 21-year-old postgraduate student reportedly escaped unharmed when her home was allegedly targeted in a petrol bomb attack after she cut ties with a man she had known. According to reports,…...
Thato Immaculate says she won't audition for 'Top Billing"
22+ hour, 7+ min ago (208+ words) TV and radio personality Thato "Immaculate" Mokoena recently shared on her social media why she will not be auditioning to be a presenter on Top Billing. Mokoena, who recently starred on Generations: The Legacy, previously impressed her fans when she…...