Dr Dre hospitalised after suffering brain aneurysm: "I'm doing great"

Never miss important updates! Legendary hip-hop producer Dr Dre is recovering in hospital after suffering a brain aneurysm on Monday in Los Angeles. Dr Dre’s name has been trending on Twitter since the news of his hospitalisation broke. Read also His concerned fans have taken to the micro-blogging app to wish the superstar a speedy recovery. Brain aneurysm is a weakness in a blood vessel in the brain that balloons and fills with blood....

January 6, 2021 · 1 min · 164 words · Carlos Bryant

Eskom has officially announced the return of Stage 2 load-shedding

Never miss important updates! Eskom has issued a statement warning South Africans that load-shedding is back with a vengeance on Wednesday afternoon. The embattled power utility explained that the demand for power has dropped ahead of the nation’s long weekend. Eskom announced Stage 2 load-shedding on Wednesday afternoon. Image: Education Images/Universal Images GroupSource: Getty Images Nevertheless, Eskom had pleaded with consumers to use electricity sparingly due to limited supply. The utility is now turning its focus on preparing the system for when South Africans return to work....

January 6, 2021 · 1 min · 139 words · Zachary Allen

Eternal Love teasers: January 2021

Eternal Loveis a new Indian series on Starlife that premieres on 16th December 2020. The show narrates the love story of Rohit, a successful cardiologist and Sonakshi, a television actress. Read the followingEternal Loveteasers to find out what happens in January 2021 premiere episodes. Eternal Love is a new Indian show on Starlife that premieres on 16th December. Photo: UrbanAsianSource: Twitter Here is a sneak peek into what you should expect inJanuary 2021 episodes....

January 6, 2021 · 6 min · 1200 words · Janice Ibarra

Exclusive: Student goes from selling on campus to owning a poultry farm

But like many rags to riches stories, Maponyas story is no different. The media personality took to social media to share a video of herself with her chickens. Enjoyed reading our story? Read also Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! She has worked at Independent Media and 1KZNTV and has contributed columns to the Washington Post. Passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative....

January 6, 2021 · 1 min · 88 words · Janice Ortiz

Father of 5 abandons his wife after she gives birth to quadruplets

Never miss important updates! The man left his wife with their nine children and has shirked the responsibility of parenting alongside his wife. The story was made public by a Facebook user identified as Sarah Az Izevbigie. Read also She appealed to well-meaning people to step-in and help Rita and her children. Uncle Lasizwe even snuck in a comment on the Instagram post which said: Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!...

January 6, 2021 · 1 min · 105 words · Tina Whitaker

Focalistic performs in Tanzania, gushes about making mom proud

He gushed about how his mother and community were proud of him. “I met my thinging,” said Makhadzi. Focalistic and Makhadzi are two artists who made musical breakthroughs this year in their respective genres. Read also They both became household names in 2020 after they released some hit songs. Briefly.co.zagathered a few reactions to the picture on social media. Take a look at some of the reactions below: @Khadzinator commented: “Eeh!...

January 6, 2021 · 1 min · 186 words · Chad Lang

Former ANC heavyweight Mluleki George has succumbed to Covid-19

Never miss important updates! Mzansihas been left shocked by the death of Mluleki George who passed on Wednesday morning this week. According to reports, George’s death comes on after a short battle with the deadly Coronavirus. Read also According to Jordaan, George had helped unify South African sports as the country emerged from apartheid struggles. George and a few others decided to publicly cut ties with the ANC in support of Mbeki....

January 6, 2021 · 1 min · 127 words · Gary Gomez

George Floyd's trial prosecutors ask court to move case to June

Never miss important updates! William Booth survives an attempted assassination Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Prosecutors handling George Floyd’s murder trail are seeking a three months delay due to COVID-19. Photo credit CNNSource: UGC Source: Briefly News Samantha RiddleSamantha Riddle is a former Mainstream/ Current Affairs Manager. She covered the breaking stories and SA news from 2018-2021....

January 6, 2021 · 1 min · 83 words · Ronald Hayes

Grammys postponed from January to March due to Covid-19 fears

Never miss important updates! The 63rd annual Grammy Awards have been postponed due to concerns over the spread of Covid-19. Tiffany Haddish also revealed that she hadturned down an offer to hostthe Grammy’s pre-show. Drake accepts the Grammy for Best Song - God’s Plan during the 61st event. Photo: Emma McIntyreSource: Getty Images The actress said she could not accept the gig because the organisation asked her to pay for everything....

January 6, 2021 · 1 min · 102 words · Courtney Gonzalez

Grateful SA lady thanks kind man who helped when she was stranded

Never miss important updates! He sprung into action and helped her fix the tyre. Lady discovers bae of 5 years is celebrating 7 years with someone else Enjoyed reading our story? 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. Silvano took time out of his day to help June after she had tyre problems....

January 6, 2021 · 1 min · 79 words · Kristen Lester

Hashtag #VoetsekEFF trends again as SA airs frustrations about the party

Never miss important updates! The EFF is once again on South Africa’s bad side. Many locals did not agree with his statement. Read also As they do, many South Africans took to social media to air out their frustrations about the party. We compiled a few of the interesting tweets that sum up what the upset is all about. Enjoyed reading our story? Mzansi is frustrated with the EFF. Source: mbuyisenindloziSource: Instagram...

January 6, 2021 · 1 min · 99 words · Teresa Shepherd

Home Affairs employee receives high praise from happy South Africans

Never miss important updates! Grateful SA lady thanks kind man who helped when she was stranded Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Read also Above all, I am a mom to a cute baby boy. Mzansi has lauded this Home Affairs official. Images: Marida Steurer/ImStayingSource: Facebook Read also

January 6, 2021 · 1 min · 60 words · Christine Santos

Idols SA: Zama and Brandon are now officially in a relationship

Never miss important updates! Mpumalanga’s Zama Khumalo won the 16th instalment ofIdols SAin December and that’s not her only win recently. Zama is now officially in a relationship with fellow contestant Brandon Dhludhlu. Read also Brandon was eliminated from the singing competition after making it into the top three. Brandon confirmed the relationship toThe Sowetan. Brandon described meeting Zama’s parents as if it was the perfect moment. Idols South Africa contestants Zama Khumalo and Brandon Dhludhlu are officially dating....

January 6, 2021 · 2 min · 286 words · Richard Gonzalez