SA Remembers Mandela as He Was Released from Prison 31 Years Ago Today

Never miss important updates! Today marks 31 whole years since Nelson Mandela was released from a prison on Robben Island in Cape Town. Upon his release, Mandela was given his possessions which consisted of 22 boxes and one surfboard. Read also While many celebrated Mandela’s release and importance in history, not everyone thought that he deserves any praise. Briefly.co.za took a look at the various tweets that have popped up from locals using the hashtag....

February 11, 2021 · 1 min · 130 words · James Jones

Singer Songwriter Stevie Wonder Bags Israel's prestigious Wolf Prize

Never miss important updates! Also sharing the award with him is Austrian composer, Olga Neuwirth. Enjoyed reading our story? Stevie Wonder bags Israel’s prestigious Wolf Prize Photo: Bill PuglianoSource: UGC Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Above all, I am a mom to a cute baby boy. Read also

February 11, 2021 · 1 min · 57 words · Jeremy Thompson

Sjava: Artist Trends as Mzansi Fans Show His Music Career Love

Never miss important updates! Sjava is adored by his fans and they check that that he trends on a regular basis. The musician trended again on Thursday morning, 11 February as social media users showed his career some love. Read also Many fans posted words of affirmation and encouragement to the musician and gushed about loving his music. Meanwhile,Briefly.co.zapreviously reported that Sjava shared how hesmaking his music more accessible to deaf people....

February 11, 2021 · 1 min · 143 words · Jerry Keller

Somizi Launches Lit Collab with Local Sneakers Company, Mzansi Reacts

Never miss important updates! Somizi is definitely a powerhouse and a force to be reckoned with. The word was written in white letters against a black background. Read also Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Above all, I am a mom to a cute baby boy. Somizi just showcased his Sompire sneaker collection. Images: @PhilMphelaSource: Twitter Read also

February 11, 2021 · 1 min · 70 words · Susan Jones

SONA 2021: Mzansi Reacts to Ramaphosa's Speech About "Empty Promises"

Never miss important updates! Social media users have shared mixed reactions to Ramaphosa’s speech. Ramaphosa confirmed that all provinces have a vaccine rollout plan. Read also Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Read also Mzansi has reacted to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA 2021 about “empty promises. Image: @presidencyzaSource: Instagram Read also

February 11, 2021 · 1 min · 63 words · William May

SONA 2021: President Ramaphosa Promises to Push for Local Production

Never miss important updates! One of the ways Ramaphosa and his government plan to do is push for local production of goods. Ramaphosa spoke about the coronavirus pandemic and the vaccine rollout in the country. Read also Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Above all, I am a mom to a cute baby boy. Rampahosa says local production is an important focus. Image: @Jeffrey Abrahams/Gallo ImagesSource: Getty Images...

February 11, 2021 · 1 min · 78 words · Lindsey Ritter

SONA 2021: President Ramaphosa Puts Economy in Spotlight Amid Pandemic

PresidentCyril Ramaphosais delivering the State of the Nation Address 2021 on Thursday evening, 11 February. Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Ramaphosa is expected to shine the light on the way forward for SA amid the fallout from the pandemic. Image: GCIS/ FlickrSource: UGC Samantha RiddleSamantha Riddle is a former Mainstream/ Current Affairs Manager. She covered the breaking stories and SA news from 2018-2021....

February 11, 2021 · 1 min · 83 words · Eric Padilla

SONA 2021: SAns Share Their Thoughts About the Possible Outcome

Never miss important updates! The 2021 State of the Nation Address (SONA) is scheduled for 7pm on Thursday, 11 February. The SONA will be held with a small number of people as per Covid-19 regulations within South Africa. Read also SAns have also taken to Twitter to discuss what the possible outcome of the SONA will be. The hashtag #SONA2021 is at the number three position in the top trending topics inMzansi....

February 11, 2021 · 1 min · 183 words · Tom Schwartz

SONA2021: John Steenhuisen Laments the Absence of Jackson Mthembu

Never miss important updates! Ramaphosa said that Mthembu cooperated with his colleagues and delivered his duties to the best of his abilities. The president praised Mthembu for executing his tasks with great commitment and accountability. John Steenhuisen wrote a sweet post about Jackson Mthembu. Image: @johnsteenhuisenSource: Twitter He lauded Mthembu for having the courage to challenge those in powerful positions on matters of corruption. Jackson Mthembu was always a figure who seemed larger than life, he was charismatic and empathetic....

February 11, 2021 · 1 min · 163 words · Pamela Morrow

South Africans Share Support for Ramaphosa Through #LeadUsMatamela

Never miss important updates! President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa has been on the receiving end of tons of hate on social media. Hashtags such as #RamaphosaMustFall and #RamaphosaCollapsedSEOs have been dominating Twitter trends. Read also Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Source: Briefly News Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter. South Africans have rallied together to support President Cyril Ramaphosa through the trending hashtag #LeadUsMatamela....

February 11, 2021 · 1 min · 98 words · Jimmy Hamilton

Spilling Tea: Prince Kaybee Opens up About Break-Up from Brown Mbombo

Never miss important updates! Music producer Prince Kaybee got candid about his relationship with social media influencer Brown Mbombo. Prince said that he didn’t want to speak too much on the breakup because he still respects Brown. Read also Prince and Brown started dating rumours when they would leave sweet messages on each other’s social media platforms. It was pretty obvious that they liked each other until they suddenly stopped posting each other....

February 11, 2021 · 2 min · 311 words · Bob Kaufman

The Hustle Pays Off: Young Man Flexes His 1st New Car, Generates Heat Online

Never miss important updates! The man posed with the new white whip in an outfit that matches its colour. Many Nigerians praised him, saying that he deserves the self-care he gave himself. Read also Of course,Mzansiwas all over the tweet reacting to it over 13 000 times. @Pitso_Sb said: Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! A young Nigerian man shared his happiness of buying his first car....

February 11, 2021 · 1 min · 85 words · Ashley Mcdonald

Thembisa Mdoda Emotional on Her Final Day of Shooting 'Isibaya' Scenes

Never miss important updates! Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo took to social media recently to share how her last day of shooting forIsibayawas. The actress shared that her last shoot for the telenovela was on 6 February, 2021. Read also The soapie is coming to an end this year after being on air for over eight years. Thembisa joined the cast of the show in 2019. She played the role of Amanda Molefenyane....

February 11, 2021 · 1 min · 105 words · Timothy Phillips