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- July 1BusinessTrump Warns Musk Faces Exit Without EV SubsidiesUS President Donald Trump has intensified his feud with former ally Elon Musk, claiming the billionaire would "head back home to South Africa" if federal electric vehicle subsidies were eliminated. In a social media post on Tuesday, Trump criticized Musk, who owns Tesla and SpaceX, stating that…July 1
- June 30BusinessThousands in Norway Wrongly Told They Won Lottery JackpotThousands of Norwegians were mistakenly informed they had won large Eurojackpot prizes on Friday, after a coding error by the state-run gambling company Norsk Tipping. The company explained the mistake was due to an error in the system that converts eurocents to Norwegian kroner. As a result…June 30
- June 26BusinessTenant Loses Court Battle Over R3m Property RenovationsA Johannesburg tenant who renovated a rental property in hopes of buying it has lost a legal battle against his landlord, who sold the home for R3 million. The High Court ruled in favor of the landlord, ordering the tenant to pay R896,000 in unpaid rent and legal costs. The dispute began in 2010…June 26
- June 25BusinessZimbabwe Initiates Talks for BRICS MembershipHARARE- Zimbabwe has formally begun the process to join the BRICS group of emerging economies, following diplomatic discussions between Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Amon Murwira and Brazil’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Vilmar Rogeiro Coutinho Jr., in the capital on Monday. Brazil…June 25
- June 25BusinessMediclinic HR Manager Sacked for Harassing Ex-Lover at WorkSOUTH AFRICA- Charles Thamsanqa Shiba, a former HR manager at Mediclinic Nelspruit in Mpumalanga, has been dismissed after persistently harassing a colleague following the end of their romantic relationship. The case, which unfolded in 2021, has raised concerns about workplace conduct and respect…June 25
- June 24BusinessOil Prices Drop 5% as Israel OKs Ceasefire with IranOil prices collapsed by more than 5% on Tuesday after Israel confirmed it had accepted a US-brokered ceasefire proposal with Iran, defusing fears of a prolonged Middle East conflict that could have crippled global energy supplies. The announcement followed 12 days of intense hostilities between…June 24
- June 21BusinessRamaphosa: Israel-Iran War Hits SA Fuel PricesJOHANNESBURG – The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran is driving up fuel prices in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa warned Friday, as oil prices have surged more than 20% in June amid fears of broader economic consequences for the country. Speaking at the Constitutional Court's…June 21
- June 6BusinessJaecoo J7 hybrid SUV lands in SA with 90km electric rangeChinese automaker Jaecoo enters South Africa's hybrid market with the J7 SHS plug-in SUV, offering 90km of pure electric driving and a combined range of 1,200km. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Chinese automaker Jaecoo has launched its J7 SHS plug-in hybrid SUV in South Africa, marking the brand's…June 6
- May 27BusinessZimbabwe President Mnangagwa Signs Law Forcing Motorists to Buy Radio LicencesHARARE, Zimbabwe – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law a contentious new requirement forcing all Zimbabwean motorists to purchase radio licences before renewing vehicle permits or buying insurance. The Broadcasting Amendment Act (No 2 of 2025) was gazetted on 23 May, sparking…May 27
- May 23BusinessFord Recalls 2024 Ranger Models Over Safety DefectJOHANNESBURG- The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a recall of the 2024 Ford Ranger light commercial vehicle due to a manufacturing defect that could increase the risk of a crash. The recall, confirmed by Ford Motor Company earlier this week, affects vehicles sold across South…May 23
