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As economic pressures deepen in many parts of the world, the wealth of South Africa-born Elon Musk has continued to rise sharply, highlighting growing concerns around global inequality.
Musk, 54, the world’s richest person, has built his fortune through a portfolio of high-profile companies across the technology, transport and space sectors.
...In the icy Atlantic waters between Robben Island and Blouberg, endurance swimmer, Karen Kennedy, recently completed a feat no woman had achieved before – a quadruple Robben Island crossing in skins, covering nearly 30km in just over 10 hours.
Her swim, undertaken without a wetsuit, is now pending of...
Two suspects were arrested in the Tsitsikamma Marine Protected Area on Monday, 13 April after rangers uncovered a large-scale abalone poaching operation during a routine patrol near the western side of the Bloukrans River, close to the Clinton area.
According to authorities, rangers spotted several bags concealed beneath trees durin...
The City of Cape Town has announced the temporary closure of the Jeep Track at Lion’s Head to allow for essential maintenance work.
The closure will take effect from 20 April 2026 and is expected to remain in place until 20 June 2026, depending on project progress and weather condit...
At least two ships sailing from Iranian ports crossed the Hormuz Strait on Monday despite a US military blockade, maritime tracking data indicated on Tuesday.
Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted by weeks of war. Image: Giuseppe CACACE / AFPThey were among at least four Iran-linked vessels that used the r...