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Byron Pillay

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As seen in: Briefly News, MSN South Africa, The Citizen (South Africa), EIN News, Free Republic, Head Topics, Sports Brief, NotiUlti, Northern Natal Courier, Vryheid Herald, Africazine and
Covers:  Politics, Crime and Hard News.
Doesn't Cover: Sports and Entertainment.

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Byron Pillay is a writer with over 10 years of experience in community journalism.
He worked at the Northern Natal Courier for 10 years, covering a wide variety of news.
He possesses a degree in journalism from Caxton's Cadet School, graduating in 2010.
Byron is currently a Current Affairs writer at Briefly News.
Email: byron.pillay@briefly.co.za

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Motoring Expert Calls for General Fuel Levy and RAF to Be Scrapped, South Africans Weigh In

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By Byron Pillay Verified
| Briefly News Verified
Driving.co.za Managing Director Rob Handfield-Jones made suggestions about the General Fuel Levy and the Road Accident Fund Handfield-Jones discussed the problems with each, and how they could be improved for the betterment of the country's motorists South Africans took to social media to weigh in on the motoring expert's suggestions, sharing mixed reactions to his comments Don't miss out! Join Briefly News Sports channel on WhatsApp now! A motoring expert has called for the General Fuel Levy...
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Ghana Declines President Ramaphosa’s State Visit Over Death of Ghanaian National in South Africa

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By Byron Pillay Verified
| Briefly News Verified
The Ghanaian government has responded to a planned State visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa The South African government responded to Ghana's claims about the death of a Ghanaian national on 30 June 2026 Ghana has already taken action against South Africa following anti-illegal immigrant demonstrations in the country Don't miss out! Join Briefly News Sports channel on WhatsApp now! Ghana has declined President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State visit over the death of a Ghanaian national...
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Undocumented Zimbabweans and Malawians Vow Never to Return to South Africa, Locals Applaud Decision

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By Byron Pillay Verified
| Briefly News Verified
A group of undocumented Zimbabwean and Malawian nationals talked about their time in South Africa before they left the country Some individuals noted the struggles they faced with legal documentation and the poor treatment they received before they left South Africans reacted strongly online, with many saying they supported the departures and did not want the migrants to return Don't miss out! Join Briefly News Sports channel on WhatsApp now! Undocumented migrants claimed they never wanted to...
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