NPA Instructed to Oppose Bail of Persons Arrested for Rioting or Looting

Over 1 200 people have been arrested so far for economic sabotage as well as public violence. TimesLIVEreported that President Cyril Ramaphosa met with including religious leaders and various sectors of society earlier this week. The protests led to widespread looting, destruction of infrastructure and theft. Read also Enjoyed reading our story? 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....

July 14, 2021 · 1 min · 117 words · Edward Marshall

Ntando Duma Announces Awesome New Gig As She Bids Farewell to ‘The Queen’ With a Heart Full of Gratitude

Ntando Duma gained a lot of invaluable experience and exposure during her time onThe Queen. Ntando has bids farewell with a heart full of gratitude. Exiting the show, Ntandos character Mpho Sebata was killed off by the Khozas. Ntando Duma’s time on ‘The Queen’ has come to an end and she couldn’t be more grateful for the experience. Image: @ntandoduma.Source: Instagram Taking to social media toreflecton her experience, Ntando thanked her fans for their support....

July 14, 2021 · 1 min · 124 words · Lisa Taylor

Outspoken singer and poet Ntsiki Mazwai gets blamed for South Africa’s raging violence

Controversial social media commentatorNtsiki Mazwaihas been accused of inciting the countrys ongoing looting violence. The letter was published onWordPressbefore it was shared via NtsikisTwitter account. The responses literally invited aggressive attacks and blame for the increased protests in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Outspoken singer and poet Ntsiki Mazwai gets blamed for South Africa’s raging violence. Images: @miss_ntsiki_mazwai / InstagramSource: Instagram Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!...

July 14, 2021 · 1 min · 81 words · Joseph Wallace

Pearl Thusi Slams SA Politics Amid Violent Protests and Looting Crisis

She wrote on Twitter: Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! Pearl Thusi has slammed SA politics amid violent protests and looting crisis. Image: @pearlthusiSource: Instagram Read also Read also

July 14, 2021 · 1 min · 41 words · Zachary Taylor Jr.

Penny Lebyane’s heart bleeds as Mzansi burns and its people cry

The overwhelming feeling of helplessness is paralyzing. As the instances of blatant criminality become more frequent so too are these devastating acts being caught on camera. @thalith49675954 said: @Amu_J said: Enjoyed reading our story? Radio and TV personality Penny Lebyane’s sister has been a victim of the looting and her heart is broken. Image: @pennylebyane.Source: Instagram Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!...

July 14, 2021 · 1 min · 74 words · Randy Myers

Political Party to Sue Ramaphosa Over Riots, Cluster Ministers in Firing Line

Former Executive Mayor of JohannesburgHerman Mashabaand his Action SA party is preparing to sue PresidentCyril Ramaphosa. This is after a stampede broke out atNdofaya Mallin Meadowlands, Soweto, claiming more lives on Tuesday. Enjoyed reading our story? Action SA leader Herman Mashaba has declared his party’s intention to Sue Cyril Ramaphosa and ministers in the security cluster. Image: Deon Raath, Luba Lesolle/ Gallo Images.Source: Getty Images Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!...

July 14, 2021 · 1 min · 95 words · Tracy Jacobs

Prince Kaybee's Side Chick Hazel Throws Shade at Mihlali Ndamase Over Looting 'Joke'

Prince Kaybee’s side chick Hazel Mahazard has thrown major shade in the direction ofMihlali Ndamase. The influencer took to social media recently and askedMzansilooters when they were going to loot at Mercedes-Benz. Mihlali has since deleted her post after she was dragged online. Read also He threw a comeback by saying that he and Hazel actually play no role in Mzansis economic flow. Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!...

July 14, 2021 · 1 min · 104 words · Wesley Blevins

Pro-Jacob Zuma Supporter, Ex-councillor Andile Lungisa Suspended for 18 Months

A letter signed by the party’s provincial secretary Lulama Ngcukaitobi on Wednesday confirmed the suspension, according toTimesLIVE. Lungisa has slammed the country’s judiciary citing judges were not doing their job. He further accused them of becoming “political activists”. Pro-Jacob Zuma backer and ex-Nelson Mandela Bay councillor, Andile Lungisa has been suspended for 18 months by the party’s national disciplinary committee. Image: DispatchLIVE, Gianluigi Guercia/ AFP.Source: UGC In retaliation to the judgment, Lungisa said they had organised a shutdown protest across all provinces....

July 14, 2021 · 1 min · 130 words · John Montgomery

Rapper KTS Dre Dies after Being Shot 64 Times following Jail Release

He was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. Dre was reportedly identified as a certain gang member, and no arrests were yet to be made. The 31-year-old was jailed in April for a bail violation in connection with a felony gun case. Rapper KTS Dre Dead was just leaving jail after posting bail. Photo: Cook County Jail.Source: UGC He was to return tocourton July 27, 2021. The 34-year-old is also said to be singer Beyonce’s cousin....

July 14, 2021 · 1 min · 212 words · Danielle Johnson

SA Reacts As Hundreds Loot Tastic Rice Warehouse in Durban’s Mobeni

Since then, South Africans have reacted to the shocking scenes en masse. The death toll, however, is expected to rise. @uMaster_Sandz was in agreement with this assessment. Read also Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! He was the Head of Current Affairs at Briefly News. A video of hundreds of looters attacking the Mobeni warehouse belonging to Tastic Rice in Durban is currently doing the rounds on social media....

July 14, 2021 · 1 min · 89 words · Joshua Mann

SA's Biggest Oil Refinery Shuts Down Amidst Ongoing Violent Protests

The protests led to widespread looting, destruction of infrastructure and theft. The disruption of supply routes means the company does not have access to critical materials to continue operations. The company added that there were safety concerns for their employees and possible damage to their vehicles according toTimesLIVE. South Africa’s largest oil refinery says the company will temporarily shut down due to ongoing protests in KwaZulu-Natal. Image: Alexander Foe/AFPSource: Getty Images...

July 14, 2021 · 1 min · 179 words · Tina Payne

SA’s Public Violence Crises Boils Over, Food Shortage to Erupt in Its Wake

Trucks carrying fast-moving consumer goods have been torched as the wave of unrest continues. Gavin Hudson, the CEO of Tongaat Hulett, said the factory has suspended milling and refining operations. The costs of the damages are expected to be much higher once further evaluations are carried out. Read also He said: Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! He was the Head of Current Affairs at Briefly News....

July 14, 2021 · 1 min · 107 words · Pamela Dixon

Single Dad Adopts 13-Year-Old American Boy who was Abandoned at the Hospital

A single dad has adopted a 13-year-old American boy who was abandoned at a hospital,Goal Castreports. The excited lady shared a photo with the boy alongside two of her sons. Her post read in part: Enjoyed reading our story? Tony was abandoned at the hospital at the age of 11 Photo Credit: @petermutabaziSource: UGC Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news! He was the Head of Current Affairs at Briefly News....

July 14, 2021 · 1 min · 82 words · Brenda Hudson