Man, 18, to Become Youngest Person in Space After Securing Slot in Jeff Bezos's Rocket

The winner of Blue Origin’s auction for the spot remains anonymous. Blue Origin CEO Bob Smith said. Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Jeff Bezos’s rocket just got its first client to the space. Photo: Jeff Bezos.Source: UGC Read also Read also Read also

July 18, 2021 · 1 min · 52 words · Brian Wilson

Mzansi Shares Their Plans on Making Mandela Day 2021 Special This Year

Briefly Newslooked at what South Africans had planned for Mandela Day 2021. The star shaded Mandela and suggested that he did not do anything for the poor people ofMzansi. L’vovo wrote: Enjoyed reading our story? Change SA has been working on supplying those in need with food relief. Photo credit: @ChangeAgentSASource: Twitter Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Read also Read also

July 18, 2021 · 1 min · 70 words · Kevin Meyer

Rachel Kolisi Reflects on Mandela Day, Kolisi Foundation Calls on People To Help

Rachel said that she misses Madiba even though she never had the pleasure of meeting him in person. Read also Man who dropped out of school celebrates bagging his diploma in accounting , thanks mom. Find a cause that you are passionate about was central to their post on Mandela Day 2021. Rachel Kolisi looked back on last year’s Mandel Day. Photo credit: @rachel_kolisiSource: Instagram She said that the foundation is working with a number of organisations in KZN....

July 18, 2021 · 1 min · 101 words · Bridget Morris

Ramaphosa Gets His Hands Dirty on Mandela Day Cleaning Up After Failed Insurrection

He got his hands dirty and personally took part in a cleanup operation to mark Mandel Day 2021. Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! President Cyril Ramaphosa personally helped in cleaning up after the violent unrest that swept parts of Mzansi, Photo credit: GCIS/FlickrSource: UGC Read also Read also

July 18, 2021 · 1 min · 61 words · Shirley Johnson

"Being happy is a choice": Jo-Anne Reyneke looks back on her weight-loss experience

She revealed that her weight loss journey was long and she had to face some hard truths about herself. She had developed a fear of crowds when she was at her heaviest. Jo-Anne was embarrassed about how she looked, she didn’t want people to see her. Jo-Anne Reyneke looked back at the changes she had made inside and out. Photo credit: joannereynekeSource: Instagram It took her a while to realise that happiness is a personal choice people make....

July 17, 2021 · 1 min · 129 words · Jacob Gibbs

"Let's Rebuild": Local Woman Posts Inspiring Video Showing a United South Africa

Nonhlanhla Radebeposted an inspiring video on Facebook in the #ImStaying group. The video shows South Africans in various parts of the country cleaning up after the violent protests. The original video was created byHannah Parakand uploaded to TikTok. Hannah Parak shared an inspiring video on TikTok of South Africans cleaning up after a week of unrest. Photo credit: @hannahparak/TikTokSource: UGC Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!...

July 17, 2021 · 1 min · 82 words · Kristina Willis

Al Ahly win the CAF Champions League final 3-0 after red card cripples Kaizer Chiefs

Al Ahly won the CAF Champions League final after defeating a weakenedKaizer Chiefsteam on Saturday evening. The first half of the game saw Al Ahly dominate possession as expected. The score stood at love all at the end of the first half. Al Ahly won the CAF Champion League final after a red card crippled the Kaizer Chiefs. Photo credit: @KaizerChiefsSource: Twitter This proved fatal for the Kaizer Chiefs allowing the Egyptian outfit more space and options....

July 17, 2021 · 1 min · 109 words · Bethany Knapp

Army and Police Loot the Looters, Stolen Goods Seized in Townships

The army and police descended on the township of Alexandria in force to seize the goods. The initiative is called “Operation Prosper”. @bahumi_marumo: Ramaphosa promises to defend democracy President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Friday night. Army and police have conducted search and seizure operations in Alexandria township. Photo credit: @SAPoliceServiceSource: Facebook He said that it is a battle that the country cannot afford to lose. He urged South Africans to unite and rebuild....

July 17, 2021 · 1 min · 113 words · Brittany Macias

DA To Lay Charges of Treason Against Those Who Instigated the Unrest in KZN and Gauteng

He said that it is a battle that the country cannot afford to lose. He urged South Africans to unite and rebuild. Enjoyed reading our story? The DA believe those who instigated the protests are guilty of treason and terrorism. Photo credit: @DemocraticAllianceSource: Facebook Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Read also Read also

July 17, 2021 · 1 min · 62 words · Loretta Hall

Free Jacob Zuma Gives Government 14 Days To Address Issues That Sparked Protests

Former president Jacob Zuma’s supporters have promised to keep protesting until Zuma is released from prison. The campaign gave thegovernment14 days to address the issues that sparked the chaotic and devastating protests. Besides the release of Zuma, the campaign wants the government to address unemployment and inequality in SouthAfrica. Carl Niehaus said that the Free Zuma movement would not stop until the former president is released from prison. Photo credit: Carl NiehausSource: Facebook...

July 17, 2021 · 1 min · 112 words · Kenneth Floyd

Kolisi Foundation Working On Getting Food Relief to Areas Hit Hard by Protests

She asked if anyone was prepared to contribute they could visit theKolisi Foundation website. Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! The Kolisi Foundation is stepping up to help South Africans facing food shortages in KZN and Gauteng. Photo credit: @kolisi_foundation, @rachel_kolisiSource: Instagram Read also Read also

July 17, 2021 · 1 min · 58 words · Shawn Huber

Local Man Recalls What It Was Like To Unite To Clean Up His Home Town After Unrest

Samuel Owoo took to the internet and shared his amazing experience in the #ImStaying group on Facebook. The town of Empangeni was hit hard by the angry mob of looters and the streets were a mess. The community united and took the streets to clean up. Samuel Owoo shared his inspiring experience when his community united to tidy up his town. Photo credit: Samuel OwooSource: Facebook United with a common goal it did not take them too long to tidy up....

July 17, 2021 · 1 min · 165 words · Jason Hansen

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan: age, family, ethnicity, movies, height, worth

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan was just another high school leaver until she landed her first-ever appearance on the television screen. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan attainedcelebritystatus after playing the lead character in her debut television role. Interestingly, she has beennominated for several awardsand has also won a few. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is a Canadian-Tamil actress. Photo: @maitreyiramakrishnan (modified by author)Source: Instagram In addition, the Canadian-Tamil actress has also featured on the cover of popular magazines. Maitreyi is a rising star....

July 17, 2021 · 3 min · 565 words · Larry Leonard