Ramaphosa Appoints Somadoda Fikeni as Public Service Commission Boss

Never miss important updates! President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Somododa Fikeni as the Commissioner of the Public Service Commission. His education continued at McMaster University in Canada where he studied peace and political studies. Fikeni is an impressive selection for the critical post. Image: GCIS/ FlickrSource: UGC An MA was obtained in international politics and comparative development and Queens University in Canada. At Michigan State University in the States, Fikeni obtained his PhD in comparative politics and public policy analysis....

January 28, 2021 · 1 min · 129 words · Edward Daniels

Shauwn Mkhize Defends Her Fashion Choices, Says Confidence Is Key

Never miss important updates! Shauwn’s mom, Florence, was an anti-apartheid activist and passed her confidence down to her daughter. MamKhize urged Mzansi to also heed the lesson while people battle everything from personal issues to a global pandemic. Read also She urged Mzansi to keep going and continue chasing dreams. Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Shauwn Mkhize recently defended her fashion choices....

January 28, 2021 · 1 min · 82 words · Eric Matthews

Shauwn Mkhize Takes to Social Media to Share a Post About Perseverance

Never miss important updates! MamKhize urged Mzansi to also heed the lesson while people battle everything from personal issues to a global pandemic. She urged Mzansi to keep going and continue chasing dreams. Read also Cassper’s son was born back in September 2020 and the mother of his baby isThobeka Majozi. Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Shauwn Mkhize took to social media to share a post about perseverance....

January 28, 2021 · 1 min · 86 words · Denise Oconnor

Sjava: Musician Trends as Mzansi Appreciates Artist Who Keep It Local

Never miss important updates! Sjava was trending on Thursday morning as social media users showed love to him for his authentically African content. The muso raps and sings in his native isiZulu and many appreciate him for that. Read also Mzansi rapper A-Reece recently had an interview with Slikour and fans were confused about his accent. Briefly.co.za compiled a few reactions to the video from Twitter. The star topped Apple Music’s All Genres chart with his new song, The Five Year Plan....

January 28, 2021 · 1 min · 187 words · Robert Olsen

Talk Show Host Martha Stewart Dresses Dogs in Expensive Diamonds

Never miss important updates! Legendary TV show host and .cooking enthusiast Martha Stewart does not have the word small in her vocabulary. She only relates to living large and staying where the money resides. Martha’s pooches are trendier than most influencers. Photo: Martha StewartSource: UGC But the post had nothing to do with the dogs cuteness. Instead, it had everything to do with the blings around their necks. Let us paint a picture so clear for you that it takes you straight to Marthas residence....

January 28, 2021 · 1 min · 194 words · Nathan Miller

Thandiswa Mazwai Denies Cancelling MacG Over Transphobic Comments

Thandiswa Mazwai expressed that she doesn’t believe in cancel culture CHECK OUT:Turn unemployment into income. Your next job starts here. Never miss important updates! Read also She said she doesn’t believe in cancel culture. King Tha said: PAY ATTENTION:stay informed and follow us on Google News! Musician Langa Mavuso also said he never called for the cancelling of MacG. Thandiswa Mazwai has denied cancelling MacG over his transphobic comments....

January 28, 2021 · 1 min · 120 words · Courtney Rivera

Uproar as Chinese ANC Official Sworn in as Minister in the Presidency

Never miss important updates! The new Members of Parliament were sworn-in on Wednesday, 27 January. South Africans have started the hashtag #NoChineseInSAParliament on Twitter which is currently at the number 1 trending spot. Dr Xaiomei Harvard was sworn in as Minister in the Presidency and now #NoChineseInSAParliament is trending online. Image: @XiaomeiHarvardSource: Twitter PresidentCyril Ramaphosamade the announcement earlier this week. The act which was signed last year had not been given a commencement date....

January 28, 2021 · 1 min · 152 words · Zachary Chan

Veteran Jazz Vocalist Dr Sibongile Khumalo Has Passed Away, SA Reacts

Never miss important updates! Khumalo, affectionately known as Ma’Mngoma, had a career spanning over 30 years. She began her musical journey when she was only eight. Read also The veteran musician’s name is trending high on Twitter since the news of her sudden passing broke. The #RIPSibongilKhumalo is currently trending at number 1 on the micro-blogging app. She said she doesn’t believe in cancel culture. Read also King Tha said:...

January 28, 2021 · 1 min · 102 words · Victoria Vazquez

Xiaomei Havard: 6 Facts About ANC’s New Chinese MP Replacing Mthembu

Never miss important updates! The new Members of Parliament were sworn-in on Wednesday, 27 January. Enjoyed reading our story? Read also Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Source: Briefly News Thando MpembeThando Mpembe is a sports journalist who has a passion for all things entertainment. In her spare time, Thando enjoys reading and spending time with family. The ANC has appointed Xiaomei Havard as the new Minister in the Presidency, she was born in China....

January 28, 2021 · 1 min · 137 words · Shaun Rivas

Young Artist Draws Celebs Wizkid and Rihanna with Only Pen and Paper

Never miss important updates! Online users sent in their opinions and advice. Some advised him on his drawing technique and others congratulated him on his talent. Read also On social media, 20-year-old Sisanda Buthelezi has been wowing South Africans with her exceptional talent. She toldBriefly.co.zaexclusively: Her love for art grew and today Sisanda masters the skills she taught herself. She painted a portrait of former SA presidentJacob Zuma- a piece she is most proud of....

January 28, 2021 · 1 min · 125 words · Stacey Kennedy

"Content Is Gonna Kill Us": Mihlali Ndamase Nearly Falls in Funny Clip

Never miss important updates! Everyone falls one time or another in their lives - and beautiful South African influencerMihlali Ndamaseis no exception. The young beauty recently headed to Twitter to share a clip of herself being refreshingly human. Read also Many of her adoring fans also headed to the comment section to share their thoughts. She recently headed to Twitter to share aheartwarming and funny postabout starting her first day as an employed woman....

January 27, 2021 · 1 min · 118 words · Ashley Holden

"My Cake Was Pretty Dope": SA Journo Shares Pic of Great Birthday Cake

Never miss important updates! A young South African journalist with the Twitter handle, @SihleMlambo_ recently celebrated his birthday. John Semenya is one of them. Read also In the post, he also adds that he is very happy doing what he can to help them. Award winning actor Warren Masemola flexes stunning car vinyl wrap Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!...

January 27, 2021 · 1 min · 94 words · Jamie Dalton

AKA Explains He's Not Breaking Alcohol Ban Amid Level 3 Lockdown

Never miss important updates! AKA has taken to social media to explain that he’s “a law-abiding citizen”. This is after a fan accused him of drinking wine amid Mzansi’s Level 3 lockdown. Read also He was holding a glass with “100% apple juice” at the time. A tweep took to his comment section and alleged that AKA was drinking alcohol when he took the video. The sale of liquor and transporting it has been banned inMzansiamid Level 3 lockdown....

January 27, 2021 · 1 min · 163 words · Peter Johnson