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Elon Musk's 'Great Meeting' with Cyril Ramaphosa Sparks Investment Talks
By Lindiwe Nkosi
Elon Musk's 'Great Meeting' with Cyril Ramaphosa Sparks Investment Talks

Elon Musk hailed a 'great meeting' with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during the 78th United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting has ignited speculation about potential investments and partnerships between Musk's companies, SpaceX and Tesla, and South Africa. Ramaphosa aims to attract more investments to the country as Musk's firms expand their footprint in Africa.

25 Sep 2024 Business
South Africa's Inflation Drops to 4.4% in August Signaling Potential Interest Rate Cut
By Lindiwe Nkosi
South Africa's Inflation Drops to 4.4% in August Signaling Potential Interest Rate Cut

South Africa's consumer inflation rate fell to 4.4% in August, its lowest in over three years, raising hopes for a potential interest rate cut. The drop is attributed to decreased prices in certain sectors, suggesting improved economic conditions. However, challenges and uncertainties remain, impacting future inflation trends.

19 Sep 2024 Economy
South Africa on High Alert as Mpox Cases Rise in KwaZulu-Natal
By Lindiwe Nkosi
South Africa on High Alert as Mpox Cases Rise in KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa continues to be vigilant following the discovery of two more laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox, also known as Mpox. The new cases, involving two men aged 40 and 26, were detected in KwaZulu-Natal, bringing the total to six. The Department of Health is ramping up efforts in contact tracing and case finding to prevent further spread, urging individuals with symptoms to seek medical care.

12 Jul 2024 Health
Arrests Confirmed by IEC Over Allegations of Election Interference
By Lindiwe Nkosi
Arrests Confirmed by IEC Over Allegations of Election Interference

The Electoral Commission's CEO, Sy Mamabolo, confirmed the arrest of two individuals for allegedly tampering with election materials. These incidents involved political party representatives improperly handling ballot boxes and confronting election officials. Despite this, the IEC successfully processed 937,000 voters during the special voting period, surpassing numbers from the 2019 elections, indicating a potentially high turnout.

29 May 2024 Politics
ANC Supporters Reflect on 30 Years in Power: Achievements and Challenges
By Lindiwe Nkosi
ANC Supporters Reflect on 30 Years in Power: Achievements and Challenges

At the FNB Stadium in Soweto, thousands of ANC supporters gathered to reflect on the party's 30-year reign. Despite acknowledging errors, they highlighted key achievements in education, housing, and social welfare. Challenges such as unemployment and crime persist, but many remain satisfied with the ANC's governance.

25 May 2024 Politics