Business News: Caltex Rebranding To Astron Energy in South Africa and Botswana

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced the new regulations on Thursday morning. This comes as the country faces looming shortages of fuel. Retail stores are prohibited from selling petroleum products to citizens in portable containers. Caltex petrol stations in South Africa and Botswana will be now operating under the Astron Energy brand. Image: Hagen HopkinsSource: Getty Images The new regulations were just recently gazetted. Enjoyed reading our story?...

August 5, 2021 · 1 min · 157 words · Kelsey Hodges

Carnival-Like Mood as EFF Members Prepare for March in Phoenix

The party would also like to call on the SAPS to confiscate all illegal firearms in the Phoenix area. Phoenix: DA’s Steenhuisen won’t seek forgiveness for controversial posters Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! EFF members gathered in song and dance ahead of their march to Phoenix for justice of 36 people who were killed during the unrest. Image: Sihle MavusoSource: Twitter...

August 5, 2021 · 1 min · 149 words · Adrienne Mendoza

Cassper Nyovest's Boxing Video Gets International Attention: "You're a Beast"

Cassper Nyovestis back in the gym. The star posted a video of himself sparring with his boxing partner on social media. TheAmademonihitmaker took to social media late on Wednesday, 2 June to update his fans about the highly-anticipated bout. Cassper Nyovest has said that his recent boxing video got international attention. Image: @casspernyovestSource: Instagram The musician said he was sparring at the gym when he was injured. Nyovest also claimed theHoshhitmaker’s team has not responded to his team to finalise the date of the bout....

August 5, 2021 · 1 min · 123 words · Kelly Wise

Dad Catches Adorable Daughter "Stealing" Food, Cute Viral Videos Warm Hearts

Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Source: Briefly News Lebogang Mashego (Current Affairs HOD)Lebogang Mashego runs the Current Affairs desk. She joined the Briefly News team in 2021. The little girl has warmed hearts on social media after “stealing” cereal. Photo credit: @snackbandits_dadSource: UGC She has 6 years of experience in the journalism field. She worked as a lifestyle writer and editor at W24 and Opera News....

August 5, 2021 · 1 min · 103 words · Amanda Lawrence

Deputy President David Mabuza Lands in South Africa After Trip to Russia

Although Mabuza has returned to work, he does not appear to have returned to his Union Buildings office. Mabuza previously stated that the incident happened when he had let his guard down. The party argues that it is in the public’s interest to know what Mabuza’s health condition is. It has been confirmed that Deputy President David Mabuza has returned to the country after his trip to Russia and resumed his work....

August 5, 2021 · 1 min · 168 words · James Nguyen

Diddy Starts New Record Label for R&B Artists, Fans React: "They're Not Gonna Get Paid"

The funny story was meant to motivate people to work hard to get to achieve their dreams. Many people did not believe the media personality’s story. Complexreports that in a recent interview, the rapper gave more context to the story. Diddy is starting a new R&B record label but fans are not happy. Image: @diddySource: Instagram He toldVanity Fair: Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!...

August 5, 2021 · 1 min · 81 words · Andrew Clark

Drama at Wedding as Bride Refuses to Kiss Groom, Crowd Reacts in Viral Video

A lady did the unexpected at her wedding ceremony that has sent social media into a mixed frenzy. This is as the bride refrained from locking lips with her man when the occasion called for it. The location of the wedding could not be ascertained as of time of making this report. The lady appeared shy Photo Credit: Screengrabs from video shared by @mufasatundeednutSource: UGC Enjoyed reading our story? Download the BRIEFLY NEWS app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!...

August 5, 2021 · 1 min · 88 words · Rebecca Dunlap

Edith Murway-Traina: 100-year-old Woman Becomes the World's Oldest Powerlifter

Edith pushes her limits Murway-Traina is a winner and a go-getter. That is not just your ordinary grandma! Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Edith Murway-Traina has won many weightlifting competitions. Photo: Edith Murway.Source: Facebook Read also Read also

August 5, 2021 · 1 min · 47 words · Robert Leblanc DDS

Eish: Man Pranked into Lobola Negotiations Pays R25k for Bride, SA Reacts

It seems a local man has unknowingly been tricked into a marriage. The confused gent had social media buzzing after sharing his very interesting account of a lobola negotiation gone wrong. Heading online, Lesego Maake shared his story with SouthAfrica. A local man has just paid R25k in a lobola negotiation ‘prank’. Image: @lesegowamaake/InstagramSource: Instagram After just weeks of dating a beautiful lady, Lesego knew he’d found the love of his life....

August 5, 2021 · 1 min · 153 words · Dakota Myers

Explained: This Is How You Can Reapply for the R350 Social Grant

What criteria do you oughta meet to qualify for the R350 grant? Caregivers who are also not recipients of any social grants may also apply despite their care dependents being recipients. How to apply for the social relief grant? People who are eligible for the Social Relief Grant may apply on the Sassa website, on WhatsApp or via SMS. Image: Waldo Swiegers/BloombergSource: Getty Images Also receiving the grant will be caregivers who are unemployed and receiving a child support grant....

August 5, 2021 · 1 min · 203 words · Ernest Miller

Former President Jacob Zuma Threatens to Implicate Organisations in Arms Deal Corruption Trial

Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Source: Briefly News Lebogang Mashego (Current Affairs HOD)Lebogang Mashego runs the Current Affairs desk. Former President Jacob Zuma has threatened to implicate well-known organisations and foundations that benefited from the arms contract in his trial, which will begin next week. Image: Phill MagakoeSource: Getty Images She joined the Briefly News team in 2021....

August 5, 2021 · 1 min · 122 words · Shawn Gutierrez

Haibo: Thembisa Mdoda Shares She's Fighting for Her "Dear Life" in Hospital

Thembisa Mdoda is not feeling well. The actress took to social media to reveal that she’s fighting for her life in hospital. The TV presenter said her kid called to comfort her as she was feeling her grief. Thembisa Mdoda has shared that she’s fighting for her “dear life” in hospital. Image: @thembisamdodaSource: Instagram TshisaLIVEreports that the star said she needed a break to focus on getting better. The reality TV star shared that she was not well last week....

August 5, 2021 · 1 min · 156 words · Nicolas Jones

Halala: Mzansi Inspired by Woman Who Quit Job of 16 Years to Become Covid19 Nurse

Frieda Staebler is another example of perseverance and faith. The stunning woman says she is now working in theCovid-19ward. A young lady has just jumped on the bandwagon and joined the rest of Mzansi’s graduates. Read also Taking to Twitter, @Mcloopz_ shared an inspirational post about becoming a graduate. “Umsebenzi wethu,” she captioned the heartwarming Twitter post. Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!...

August 5, 2021 · 1 min · 88 words · Mary Mills