Exclusive: Meet Prince Masuku, South Africa's very own superhero

He was born in bred in Ekurhuleni. Prince recently made headlines across the country after he rescued a family of three from their sinking car. He said he never saw himself being anything else. Read also Prince vividly remembers the rescue. Luckily, a kind gentleman gave him the family’s address. Prince’s amazing rescue has been shared countless times on various social media platforms. Briefly.co.za sat down with local superhero, Prince Zwide Masuku, after his heroic rescue of a family of three....

November 9, 2020 · 2 min · 252 words · Donald Bell

Lady Zamar mourns death of friends who passed away in an accident

She has been slammed a couple of times on social media for not adhering to the lockdown regulations. Zodwa took to Instagram recently to respond to her critics. She captioned the video: “I love you my people.” Read also Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Lady Zamar is mourning the death of her friends who passed away in an accident....

November 9, 2020 · 1 min · 75 words · Michelle Fisher

Prisca Mupfumira bio: married, education, qualifications, house, profile, contacts

Prisca Mupfumira is a figure who bestrode the Zimbabwean political scene like a colossus. This female politician is well known for her political sagacity, intelligence, and outspokenness. She also holds the record as the first senior government official to be detained. Prisca Mupfumira while serving as a minister. Photo: @mupfachaSource: Twitter The seasoned politician is a former minister of labour, public service, and social welfare. She was also the minister of tourism and hospitality industry....

November 9, 2020 · 3 min · 504 words · Brian Vance

Ramaphosa issues Covid-19 warning ahead of looming 'family meeting'

If not Mr Gove warned that the lockdown may continue beyond 2 December. The r rate needs to drop below 1 before the lockdown is lifted. Enjoyed reading our story? Ramaphosa pleased with citizens to practice preventative measures in order to avoid a second wave of infections. Image: GovernmentZA/ FlickrSource: UGC 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....

November 9, 2020 · 1 min · 99 words · Matthew Parker

Young man surprises nanny with new iPhone: "This is beautiful"

Dean Koonin shared a video of himself surprising his nanny with an iPhone 11 Pro to Tik Tok recently. The video along with another was then reshared to the popular Facebook group. 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 Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter. Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues....

November 9, 2020 · 1 min · 91 words · Susan Smith

Businessman Ginimbi Kadungure passes on after horrific motor accident

He passed away with three other friends who were with him. The birthday girl Moana, Elisha and Karim. The driver whose car he overtook watched on as he collided with the second car he wanted to overtake. Read also He was not wearing a seatbelt and he died instantly. Tributes poured in for the businessman and socialite on social media. Many were shocked at the news of his death. Businessman Ginimbi Kadungure passes on after a terrible motor accident....

November 8, 2020 · 2 min · 278 words · John Garcia

Joe Biden's long political career to become 46th US president

After he was declared president-elect,he sent a thank you message to allthose who picked him over Trump. Biden’s boyhood state ofPennsylvania put him over the 270 electoral votethreshold needed to win the presidential seat. The president-elect had made a final trip to his childhood home in the city on election day. Joe Biden will be taking over from Donald Trump with Kamala Harris by his side as vice president. Photo Credit: joebidenSource: Instagram...

November 8, 2020 · 2 min · 237 words · Andrea Griffith

Black chicken leaves Mzansi divided as lady asks for a recipe

The chicken left many baffled as the usual colour of chicken skin is light pink, not black. Even the flesh of the chicken was darker than usual. In other news,Briefly.co.zareported thata proud graduate thanked their single dad with a heartfelt appreciation post. Read also A proud young man recently headed to Facebook to share a heartwarming post about his dad who raised him. Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!...

November 7, 2020 · 1 min · 176 words · Miss Michelle Rojas

Donald Trump declares himself winner of US presidential election

He also claimed that bad things took place on election night that changed results in Pennsylvania and other states. Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Donald Trump declares himself winner of US presidential electionSource: UGC New feature:check out news exactlyfor YOU find “Recommended for you” block and enjoy! E-mail: rianette.cluley@briefly.co.za Read also Read also

November 7, 2020 · 1 min · 66 words · David Gonzalez

How to get onto Love Island South Africa 2020

TheLove Islanddating competition show is coming to M-Net 101 in February 2021. The local version will be filmed in Western Cape, South Africa. Are you up for the challenge? Love Island South Africa will air on M-Net (DStv 101) from February 2021. Photo: loveislandSource: UGC Here is all you better know about getting on the show in South Africa. The finale has 4 couples, and the viewers get to vote for their favorite....

November 7, 2020 · 2 min · 418 words · David Long

Kaizer Chiefs youth player tragically passes away in a car accident

The academy star was only 18-years-old. He regularly featured in the under 17 national team, Amajimbos. His death was confirmed by his managing agency, Siyavuma Sports Group on Friday. Kaizer Chiefs youth player, James McFarlane tragically passed away in a car accident. PHOTO: James McFarlane / Twitter / @KaizerChiefsSource: Twitter The agency released a statement. Rest in peace to the young star who had a bright future ahead of him....

November 7, 2020 · 2 min · 218 words · April Potter

Mbeki says that we need heroes like Tambo and Barayi more than ever

Mbeki is the Chancellor of the University of South Africa (UNISA). Many South Africans have taken to social media to commemorate Tambo. “ThisDayInHistory 27 October 1917, @MYANC’s longest-serving president, Comrade Oliver Reginald Tambo, was born. Thabo Mbeki believes that South Africa needs heroes like Oliver Tambo. Photo credit: Facebook/Unisa - The University of South AfricaSource: Facebook He passed on in 1993. He would have been 103 today,” wrote the official ANC page....

November 7, 2020 · 1 min · 115 words · Tiffany Jones

Trump refuses to be trumped, regardless of Biden reaching 270

Trump has said that he will do whatever it takes to remain in charge at the White House. This is since the returns from Georgia and Pennsylvania show that the president will probably not win re-election. “It’s over,” one of them said. Trump refuses will not be trumped, regardless of Biden reaching 270 electoral votes. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images In other news,Briefly.co.zapreviously reportedJoe Biden overtook Trump in Georgia as the vote-counting continues....

November 7, 2020 · 2 min · 220 words · Monica Johnson