Elon Musk makes history with $500bn net worth
Elon Musk has become the first person in history to reach a net worth of $500 billion, according to Forbes.
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Sihle Somdaka: South African chef dies on Sir Richard Branson’s private Necker Island
South African chef Sihle Somdaka died in a buggy accident on Richard Branson’s luxury Necker Island, with British Virgin Islands authorities investigating but saying no foul play is suspected.
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Magda Wierzycka will do anything but return to South Africa – Here’s why
Magda’s departure followed threats to her personal safety, leading her to settle in the UK.
Technology
Telegram CEO arrested in Paris: Here’s everything we know
According to sources, Durov was travelling aboard his private jet from Azerbaijan when he was apprehended by authorities around 20:00 local time.
International
Rihanna reportedly paid R171 million to perform at a private wedding in India
Pocket watchers report that Rihanna clocked an estimated R171 million (max. $9 million) to perform at a private wedding in India.
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Lord Jacob Rothschild dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions’
Lord Jacob Rothschild died on Monday, 26 February 2024, at 87. Here’s everything we know bout his cause of death.
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Sir Richard Branson appears ‘chummy’ after bloody cycling accident
Sir Richard Branson’s bike brakes failed at a crucial moment, leading to a collision that could have ended in tragedy were it not for his helmet and quick thinking.
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Here are the top 10 richest people in the world as of January 2024
In January 2024, Elon Musk leads as the richest person in the world, followed by luxury mogul Bernard Arnault and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Fashion
Nicolas Puech: Billionaire sparks outrage over plans to transfer Hermès wealth to gardener
Hermès billionaire heir Nicolas Puech’s plan to adopt his gardener and bequeath him half of his fortune stirs up an inheritance controversy.
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Watch: Michael Rubin teases look inside star-studded all-white party [video]
it’s said Michael Rubin’s all-white party is so highly sought after that celebrities reportedly offer millions in an attempt to secure entry.
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Johann Rupert stretches well ahead of Nicky Oppenheimer as richest in South Africa
Johann Rupert is forging an unassailable lead, well ahead of Nicky Oppenheimer, as the richest person in South Africa.
Lifestyle
Jeff Bezos’ $500 Million Mega Yacht ‘Koru’ Turns Heads with Striking Features
Jeff Bezos left no expenses spared on his $500 million mega-yacht ‘Koru’.
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Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote tops Africa’s dollar-billionaires list in 2023
Nigeria’s net worth was estimated at $13.5 billion (est. R56.3 billion), down by $400 million (est. R7.2 billion) from the previous year.
Technology
Elon Musk ‘lost a record-breaking amount of money’
Elon Musk has entered the Guinness World Records for the largest ever loss of personal wealth.
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LVMH owner Bernard Arnault tops Elon to become world’s richest man
Elon Musk’s worth has been toppled by LVMH chief executive Bernard Arnault’s
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Jeff Bezos makes bold claim about his $124 billion fortune
Jeff Bezos – the world’s fourth richest man – has pledged to give away the majority of his $124 billion furtune during his lifetime.
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Jeff Bezos housekeeper lawsuit: Here’s why she’s suing the Amazon billionaire
An attorney representing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has denied a series of claims made by a housekeeper who is suing the businessman for allegedly providing ‘unsafe and unsanitary work conditions’.
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Elon Musk contemplates ‘quitting’ all of his jobs
Elon Musk wants to be a full-time influencer – He’s serious.