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briefly.co.za > people > 237078-isnt-running-man-plans-run-johannesburg-cape-town-30-days

"Isn't just about running": Man plans to run from Joburg to Cape Town in 30 days

11+ hour, 32+ min ago  (195+ words) Content creator Paki Lawu shared with his followers that he plans to run from Johannesburg to Cape Town in December 2026. Internet users responded with doubt and intrigue. Paki shared the news on his TikTok account on 5 March 2026, stating that he…...

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briefly.co.za > entertainment > celebrities > 237067-mommy-club-star-nunurai-announces-gender-second-baby

‘Mommy Club’sStar Nunurai announces baby gender, teases baby name

18+ hour, 39+ min ago  (154+ words) South African reality TV star Nunurai Mudarikwa has announced the gender of her baby. The star announced her second pregnancy on 22 February while she was a few weeks in. Announcing her pregnancy, she was in Canada surrounded by snow. "To…...

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briefly.co.za > people > 237100-imagine-mufasa-waking-mid-air-nail-biting-moment-lion-flown-a-plane-relocation

"My luck is bad": SA discusses sedated animal transported on private jet

13+ hour, 37+ min ago  (193+ words) A wildlife and conservation lover and a group of other men went on a mission to relocate a lion from the Eastern Cape to Kwa-Zulu-Natal, sparking a massive online debate. The video was shared on Facebook by Ivan Carter on…...

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briefly.co.za > entertainment > celebrities > 237121-sbahle-mpisane-explains-sad-reason-cosmetic-procedure

"That’s so sad": Mzansi reacts to Sbahle Mpisane's reason for getting surgery

8+ hour, 42+ min ago  (353+ words) Fitness influencer and media personality Sbahle Mpisane has sparked a heated online debate after detailing the motivations behind one of her cosmetic procedures. In a candid interview with Thembuluwo "Owamie" Netshivhazwaulu on 8 March 2024, the Fitness Bunnie admitted she chose to…...

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briefly.co.za > people > family-relationships > 237143-parenting-hacks-cut-amount-time-children-spend-screen-time

Expert strategies for managing your kids' screen time at home

6+ hour, 5+ min ago  (358+ words) In an era where tablets and smartphones are everywhere, many parents find themselves worried about their little ones' time spent glued to a screen. While digital tools can offer educational perks, experts suggest a lesser time on screen as the…...

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briefly.co.za > south-africa > 237103-controversial-n2-barrier-wont-stop-gang-violence-acting-police-minister

Police minister rebukes N2 barrier wall plan for crime

13+ hour, 58+ min ago  (236+ words) Justin Williams, a journalist at Briefly News since 2024, covers South Africa's current affairs. Before joining Briefly News, he served as a writer and chief editor at Right for Education Africa's South African chapter. WESTERN CAPE, CAPE TOWN - Acting Police Minister…...

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briefly.co.za > people > 236958-s-huge-internet-impressed-kwazulu-natal-man-finds-275m-black-mamba

"That's very huge": Internet impressed as KZN man finds lengthy black mamba

20+ hour, 10+ min ago  (170+ words) Miguel da Fonseca, a man in KwaZulu-Natal, shared that a black mamba measuring 2.75m long was found in someone's house. The finding intrigued social media users, who lit up the comment section. Taking to his Facebook account on 4 March 2026, Miguel showed…...

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briefly.co.za > people > women > 237144-waiting-time-what-woman-studied-job-s-leaves-sa-disappointed

"Don't give up": Woman shows the job she's doing after graduation

7+ hour, 16+ min ago  (172+ words) The good news is that she has since found work as an educator, which means the degree was not wasted. But the gap between finishing her studies and landing a teaching post was long enough to send her into retail…...

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briefly.co.za > south-africa > 237097-the-promise-pitfalls-job-creation-south-africas-presidential-employment-stimulus

The Promise and Pitfalls of Job Creation Employment Stimulus

14+ hour, 11+ min ago  (1022+ words) In response to this crisis, government introduced the Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES) in 2020 as part of the broader Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan (ERRP). It was presented as a bold intervention, a way to provide work opportunities quickly while laying…...

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briefly.co.za > people > family-relationships > 237131-bite-girl-remains-unbothered-snake-moves-sa-stunned

"Maybe it's their pet": SA is stunned by KZN family's comfort around a snake

8+ hour, 1+ min ago  (242+ words) A brave KwaZulu-Natal girl and her family became a hot topic online after they were seen around a snake, leaving viewers believing that it was a family pet. The captivating clip was shared on Facebook on 2 March 2026 by user Samukelo…...