Nelson Mandela Robben island is notable because of what it represents in history. Robben Island Cape Town has a rich political history. It sits in Table Bay and has a roughly oval shape. Image: twitter.com, @News24Source: Twitter The location is about seven kilometers away from the beaches in Cape Town. This isolation was a strategy to protect themselves against wild animals. The first prisoner Autshumato was locked up there in the mid-17th century....

A video surfaced on social media showing an unidentified man popping the question - in KFC. The footage shows the man getting down on one knee as his girlfriend gets emotional. Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!

Pat Lambie was a Rugby player with a special capacity to play flyhalf, centre, and fullback. Get to know more about how he started his Rugby career in this piece. Also discussed are Patrick Lambie injury updates and his family, among others. Image: twitter.com, @PatLambieSource: Twitter As a record maker, at one point, he landed himself Man-of-the-Match award. However, because he suffered concussion-related symptoms, he had to retire. He was born in Durban, South Africa, where he also had his primary education....

She is also widely popular as an anti-apartheid activist. So what else is there to know about Thandeka? After her studies, she started her all-female band back in 1979 called Pantha. Image: instagram.com, @thepjpowersSource: Instagram Pantha broke up in 1980, and from its ashes another band formed by Thandeka rose. It was called Hotline. It was her eventual platform to the success that she has experienced for at least four decades now....

Many feel that the visuals go perfectly with the song’s lyrics,Briefly.co.zagathered. Most of the shots were taken at night and this gives the video a rather dark ambience. The rapper’s producer, MashBeatz, also makes an appearance in the video. Ongeziwe OB-August “Best song on Reece Effect.” Lebogang Kananto “Lovely A-Reece, everything on point”. Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!...

He said he also doesn’t believe in going public with anybody that he is seeing. A few fans agreed with him. Humans are not cookie cutter, our lives shouldnt be either." Noah’s last known relationship was with model, Jordyn Taylor. They split up late last year after being together for three years. They posted as such under a picture of the two of them together at an award ceremony. Well, they look do spectacular together and they say friends make the best lovers....

The 23-year-old revealed the significance of the encounter and the short-term objective of the club. Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLYs news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Source: Briefly News Claudio LengClaudio holds a Business/Commerce Diploma from the University of Cape Town. He was a Human interest writer in Briefly News from 2018-2019. Claudio wrote stories about ordinary South Africans and famous SA influencers and covered viral stories....

South Africa is known to be the home of the most prominent businesspersons in the world. Jacob Wiese, son to Christoffel Wiese, happens to be among those individuals. Together with his father, they have established various businesses that have seen South Africa grow economically. Image: instagram.com, @tytywieseSource: Instagram Jacob Daniel Wiese is a prominent South African businessman. He is the son of the former billionaire, Christo Wiese. He is currently an alternate and a non-executive director of New Look, Shoprite Holdings, among other companies....

But trust me when I tell you - The Spirit of the Living God was indeed present. Bethany Church provided the venue but the church was in no way affiliated with the service. Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!

Maria Ramos is an icon when it comes to the Banking industry. Her responsibilities included gathering all paperwork, including cheques and deposit slips, and making sure they are processed. She applied but found out later that it was only open to the male gender. Image: twitter.com, @CapricornFMNewsSource: UGC She managed to get a chance to prove herself by sitting for the primary exams and passing. She earned herself a Banker’s diploma in 1983....

Needless to say, their relationship inspired South Africans on more than one level. Not only is their love for each other inspiring but it also proves that it knows no colour. A social media user, Meshack Leshabane, posted several snaps of the Kolisis on Facebook on Monday. Siya Kolisi and Rachel’s relationship is an inspiration to many in the country. Photo credit: Meshack Leshabane/Facebook.Source: Facebook Andrias Ndala commented: Angelique Gallant added:...

Zaza’s exceptional performance secured him a silver medal in his age division. His trainer and sensei, Vernon Booysen, congratulated the little “champ” on his achievement. His story was shared on the #ImStaying Facebook group and it inspired South Africans. Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!

J Something would best be described as Jack of all trades. He is also a loving husband and a dad! Being in the entertainment industry can be so demanding, something that challenges most of the artists. Image: instagram.com, @jsomethingmusicSource: UGC This is one thing that J Something has learnt to manoeuvre his way through. You could borrow some points from him. J Something real name Where is J Something from?...