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Artist Stephen Townley Bassett, inspired by ancient rock art in South Africa, meticulously recreates designs using traditional tools. His work honors the indigenous San people’s creations from 10,000 years ago. Bassett’s dedication to authenticity sets his replicas apart, using only materials available to the original artists.
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Steve Pacak, a long-time Naspers employee, sold 500,000 Prosus shares valued at around R380 million. Naspers, the majority owner of Prosus, disclosed that Pacak sold 350,000 shares at €39.75 and 150,000 shares at €39.66 on February 10, 2025.
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Elon Musk’s last big spend on a political campaign in Wisconsin was a flop, with the candidate he backed losing by 10 percentage points. Musk announced he would spend less on political campaigns as he focuses more on his businesses and steps back from his role in the Trump administration. Democrats in the swing state see this as a setback for their party-led effort in the recent election.
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Blue Label Telecoms’ share price surged over 250% in less than two years on investor confidence in its turnaround of Cell C. Founded by Brett and Mark Levy in high school, the company started as an electronics business selling goods from their cars. Blue Label’s success grew with a national contract from Telkom in 2001, leading to partnerships with major cellular providers in South Africa.
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South African golfer Ernie Els meets with President Trump, discussing the need for improvement in South Africa. Els emphasizes the importance of unity and progress, highlighting the impact of past injustices. Trump praises Els’ speaking skills. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen addresses concerns about crime against white farmers, emphasizing efforts to protect them.
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In the Oval Office, Donald Trump showed Cyril Ramaphosa videos of alleged white persecution in South Africa, claiming white farmers were being persecuted and fleeing the country. Trump demanded an explanation from the South African president, citing numerous stories and documentaries on the issue.
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The May 2025 Budget reveals no increase in social grant amounts for two years. Public sector early retirement program funding slashed from R11 billion to R5.5 billion, affecting potential beneficiaries. Treasury cites ongoing bargaining council process and reduced projected savings as reasons for the cuts.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump are set to meet in Washington on May 21, with the future of South Africa’s motor manufacturing industry and agriculture at stake. Citi South Africa MD Gina Schoeman highlights the high stakes, suggesting three possible outcomes. The best-case scenario involves a formal and courteous conversation leading to future negotiations.
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South Africa considers bypassing Black Economic Empowerment laws to allow Elon Musk’s Starlink to launch in the country. Musk criticizes regulations as “racist and improper,” hindering Starlink’s expansion. South African government may offer a tailored solution to circumvent BEE requirements during a meeting with Starlink representatives in Washington.
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A 32-year-old woman in Eastern Cape arrested for the death of her 3-year-old daughter. She allegedly placed the child’s body in a suitcase and took it by taxi to the police station, claiming to have found the child unresponsive at home. The suspect faces charges of culpable homicide, child neglect, and defeating the ends of justice. Scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.
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