Mboweni, family pay tribute to those lost amid Covid-19 pandemic

Never miss important updates! Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Source: Briefly News Samantha RiddleSamantha Riddle is a former Mainstream/ Current Affairs Manager. Mboweni and his family lit a candle in remembrance of those who passed amid the pandemic. Image: Tito MboweniSource: Twitter She covered the breaking stories and SA news from 2018-2021. Currently, shes working for The South African. Read also...

January 2, 2021 · 1 min · 72 words · Chloe Simmons

MF Doom: Iconic masked hip-hop artist dies aged 49-years-old

Never miss important updates! Many people could not wait but cross 2020 and see what 2021 hold for them. TUKO.co.ke has learnt the hip hop mogul died on October, 31 2020 at the age of 49. Read also It is not yet clear what killed the legendary hip-hopper but plans are underway. Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!...

January 2, 2021 · 1 min · 102 words · Angela Pollard

Mom, dad and soon-to-be-wed daughter succumb to Covid-19 days apart

Never miss important updates! What makes the sad event worse is that the family members all died within 3 days of each other. and Zoe passed away soon after. Zoé Freshwater and her parents tragically passed away from Covid-19 with days of each other. Photo credit: Zoë Joy FreshwaterSource: Facebook He remarked that she was a health 26-year-old. Soon after her mother also passed away after spending a week in ICU....

January 2, 2021 · 1 min · 133 words · Lauren Crawford

Mzansi joins in and wishes Mandla happy birthday #MandlaTurns27

Never miss important updates! That didn’t stop them from wishing him a happy birthday which stared making the hashtag trend on Twitter. Hope you having a blessed one. Read also Wishing you many more." This time,the Fergusons celebrated their oldest daughter Lesedi on her 28th birthday. She is also well known for her TikTok videos that usually go viral on the app. Mandla Jivindava asked people to wish him a happy birthday and asked people to send random strangers R250 with his hashtag #MandlaTurns27....

January 2, 2021 · 1 min · 138 words · Jose Diaz

Mzansi reacts: Man caught transporting alcohol: "Try catch some real criminals"

Never miss important updates! The police shared a post on Twitter informing the public about the arrest and the circumstances. Earlier,Briefly.co.zareported that a 10-second clip showing South African Police Officerssearching bags has raised concernswith South Africans. South Africans were divided by a Twitter post by the police about a man being arrested for transporting alcohol. Photo credit: @SAPoliceServiceSource: Twitter The video was shared to Twitter by journalist Sihle Mlambo who seemed just as shocked as everyone else....

January 2, 2021 · 1 min · 149 words · Regina Eaton

Rasta paints Big Zulu: Peeps think it's a pretty decent self-portrait

Never miss important updates! Rasta has shown off his latest work after giving Big Zulu his best shot on New Year’s. The celebrity shared footage of the Mzansi Kwaito House Music Awards and the moment that Rasta revealed the artwork. Rasta was aiming for Big Zulu, but most think it makes a pretty good self-portrait. Image: Rasta, Big ZuluSource: Twitter Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!...

January 2, 2021 · 1 min · 112 words · Lauren Valencia

Sweet moment kid showed off dance step to Olamide's Motigbana

Never miss important updates! Many praised the boy’s legwork. Who would for the much entertainment his moves gave many? Read also Watch the clip below: Despite being an old video, it was watched more than 7,000 times. Many wondered how the girl learnt all the moves and song. The Twitter handle (@Naija_PR) that posted the video was more concerned about the TV falling off. The video of a kid dancing hard to Olamide’s Motigbana gives much joy....

January 2, 2021 · 1 min · 129 words · Joseph Gonzalez

5 inspiring stories of 2020: Restaurants, placards and true friendship

Never miss important updates! Although 2020 was a difficult year for many across the globe it was also a year full of inspiration. South Africans inspired each other with their stories of hard work and determination. Read also Read also 4 Celebs who came out as gay in 2020: Moonchild Sanelly is loved up 1. 32-year-oldTloks Leparastarted his own fast-food restaurant in his community. The entrepreneur converted a township home into a restaurant and his business has just grown from there....

January 1, 2021 · 2 min · 350 words · Kim Pacheco

AKA grumbles about loadshedding, tweeps post their responses

Never miss important updates! AKA went online to commiserate with his followers about loadshedding and scheduled power outages. Supa Megahilariously shared that he’s the “star” among the Forbes men who are in the pic. AKA grumbled about loadshedding, tweeps posted their responses. Images: @akaworldwideSource: Instagram Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Read also

January 1, 2021 · 1 min · 61 words · Daniel Williams

Black Coffee pictured on a Times Square billboard in New York City

Never miss important updates! Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Read also Black Coffee was pictured on a Times Square billboard in New York City.Source: Getty Images Read also

January 1, 2021 · 1 min · 37 words · Cheryl Gordon

Bushiris' year in review: Time behind bars, preaching and many charges

PAY ATTENTION:Join Briefly News' Telegram channel! Never miss important updates! The controversial religious leaders are still in Malawi after fleeing South Africa. Read also The Bushiris and their followers have made the news for multiple different reasons. In October the Bushiris spent a weekend behind bars. This after the Pretoria Magistrate made the decision to reserve judgement for bail a week later. Shepherd and Mary Bushiri have done some questionable things in 2020, now Briefly....

January 1, 2021 · 2 min · 283 words · Melissa Carpenter

Covid 19 update: Citizens alarmed as 18 000 new cases are reported

Never miss important updates! Before Mzansi went into the New Year, the minister reported that 18 000 new infections have been recorded. When Dr Mkhize shared the latest Covid-19 statistics, Mzansi social media users weighed in on the matter. Read also Briefly.co.zacompiled a few reactions from citizens. Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Dr Zweli Mkhize tweeted the latest Covid-19 statistics and Mzansi citizens were uneasy....

January 1, 2021 · 1 min · 163 words · Susan Johnson

DA's year in review: Out with Mashaba and Maimane, in with Steenshuisen

Over the years, the political party has undergone a number of changes. Briefly.co.za takes a look at the controversial moments the DA had in 2020. PAY ATTENTION:Join Briefly News' Telegram channel! Read also Never miss important updates! Mmusi Maimane was the leader of the DA and he decided to move on in October 2019. During a meeting, a member named Tsepo Mhlongo appeared to have been shopping for booze. Briefly.co.za takes a look at the top 3 controversial moments the DA had in 2020....

January 1, 2021 · 2 min · 228 words · Cindy Calderon