Byron Pillay

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The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has been ordered to pay a Malawian national R1.4 million after he claimed for a 2016 accident The RAF said it discovered that Charles Chipofya was undocumented only after the initial claim judgment was handed down South Africans are fuming, as many questioned how an undocumented foreigner was allowed to claim from the RAF in the first place Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and...

3 days ago | briefly.co.za | Byron Pillay

The Department of Social Development asked that the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant be extended beyond May 2026The department argued that the extension will allow it to finalise the basic income grant policySouth Africans weighed in on the request, saying that the government should instead focus on creating jobsBriefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues.

3 days ago | briefly.co.za | Byron Pillay

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a probe into corruption allegations within projects funded by the Housing Development Agency (HDA) The probe, conducted by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), will focus on the awarding of contracts and conduct of officials from April 2016 South Africans expressed scepticism that anything would happen with the outcome of the investigation, stating that it was just a waste of money Don't miss out! Join Briefly News Sports channel on WhatsApp now!...

3 days ago | briefly.co.za | Byron Pillay

DNA analysis has confirmed that remains found in Limpopo are those of Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu and Zodwa Precious Mdhluli The Pretoria journalist and his partner were last seen in February 2025, but suspects led police to the site of their remains A total of seven suspects have been arrested for the crime and will face a raft of charges related to the disappearance of the couple Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape,...

4 days ago | briefly.co.za | Byron Pillay

Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority (ZimParks) has announced it would be culling elephants to reduce the populationZimParks stated that the elephant meat would be distributed to local communities, while the ivory would be state propertySocial media users shared hilarious reactions to the news, with many suggesting the country sell the animals insteadBriefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues.