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briefly. co. za > people > 246064-eastern-cape-boys-video-meeting-ramaphosa-resurfaces

"Future president": Young Lundi's charming moments with Ramaphosa, SA reacts

2+ hour ago  (295+ words) Briefly News - A video of a young Eastern Cape boy named Lundi greeting President Ramaphosa resurfaced on social media - In the original clip, Lundi told the president he had seen him on TV, and Ramaphosa joked that he also sees…...

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briefly. co. za > people > 245990-safe-visuals-tension-sa-tourists-mozambique-sa-concerned

"Stay in your country": SA tourists asked to leave Mozambique restaurant

10+ hour, 46+ min ago  (210+ words) A group of South African tourists was turned away from a restaurant in Mozambique, with the establishment's owner telling them to go home and enjoy their holiday in their own country. The video, shared by Nsem360. com on Facebook on 7 July…...

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briefly. co. za > people > 246066-joburg-cbd-informal-traders-flee-stock-viral-clip-sa-outraged

"Looks like Lagos": Traders flee as protests tensions rise in Mzansi

2+ hour, 6+ min ago  (173+ words) Informal traders in the Johannesburg city centre were caught on camera fleeing with their stock packed into large bags on 8 July 2026. The video, posted by X user @khal_juniier, spread rapidly online and reignited a fierce national conversation about foreign nationals and…...

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briefly. co. za > entertainment > celebrities > 246059-outspoken-poet-ntsiki-mazwai-run-johannesburg-mayor-2026-local-elections

Ntsiki Mazwai to run for office in the 2026 local government elections

4+ hour, 5+ min ago  (304+ words) In an unexpected development, poet and musician Ntsiki Mazwai has announced a major career shift. The u Wrongo hitmaker becomes the latest high-profile South African to join politics ahead of the 2026 local government elections. Known for her outspoken views on…...

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briefly. co. za > south-africa > 246054-nigeria-accuses-sa-police-killing-citizen-interrogation-anti-migrant-protests

"Collapsed during arrest": Nigeria claims a life lost amid police tensions

4+ hour, 57+ min ago  (193+ words) PRETORIA " The South African Police Service has pushed back after Nigeria accused South African police of killing one of its citizens during an interrogation, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two countries as anti-migrant unrest continues to simmer across South Africa....

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briefly. co. za > politics > 246051-zimbabwes-president-extends-rule-2030-what-means-citizens-region

"Life is difficult for many Zimbabweans": Mnangagwa extends political grip

5+ hour, 6+ min ago  (395+ words) The developments have reinforced a sense of political inevitability for many Zimbabweans, alongside growing concern over the country's direction at a time of severe economic hardship. "We're sorry to hear that: SA reacts as Zim activist speaks on life in…...

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briefly. co. za > people > 246041-zimbabwean-billionaire-celebrates-mnangagwa-extending-rule

"Zimbabweans aren't angry": Zim billionaire celebrating Mnangagwa angers viewers

6+ hour ago  (318+ words) Sir Wicknell, a larger-than-life socialite who is deeply connected to Zimbabwe's ruling circles and frequently seen in the president's company, set social media alight. He posted a video of himself flaunting a lifestyle that many say is deeply at odds…...

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briefly. co. za > south-africa > 246045-minister-macpherson-beitbridge-border-literally-border-places

"Literally no border": Minister highlights alarming state of Beitbridge post

6+ hour, 7+ min ago  (131+ words) LIMPOPO " Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson has raised serious alarm about the state of the Beitbridge border post, saying the facility is so compromised that large sections of the boundary offer no meaningful barrier at all. Madlanga…...

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briefly. co. za > world > africa > 246005-sa-reacts-eff-slams-emmerson-mnangagwa-term-extension

"Mind yours": Zimbabweans defend Mnangagwa after EFF slams term extension

9+ hour, 38+ min ago  (260+ words) JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG" SOUTH AFRICA " The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has publicly condemned the extension of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term in office through a constitutional amendment, calling it an attempt to entrench political power at the expense of democratic accountability....

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briefly. co. za > south-africa > 246020-amazulu-king-king-ndamase-visit-zimbabwe-xenophobia-talks-mnangagwa

Migration as an opportunity: Kings Misuzulu and Ndamase target SADC summit

8+ hour, 38+ min ago  (298+ words) Briefly News - Ama Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini and King Ndamase Ndamase of Western Pondoland plan to travel to Zimbabwe to meet President Emmerson Mnangagwa - The two traditional leaders proposed hosting a SADC Regional Minority Summit in Victoria Falls to…...