North Africa’s Richest City Is Home To 30 Billionaires
This city that once thrived on camel caravans and spice routes is now home to 7,200 millionaires and 30 billionaires.
Libertarian Paradise Or Billionaire Playground Gone Bust? The Spectacular Fall Of Próspera
Truly, the downfall of Próspera is surprising to absolutely no one—except, of course, the dipshits who built it.
2024 Sees Wealth Surge And Global Rankings Rise For South Africa’s Billionaires
According to Forbes’ real-time tracking, South Africa’s top six billionaires bagged a combined $5.8 billion (R108.8 billion) in 2024.
Friday Morning Spice
SA Rugby backs equity deal in Parliament, Tsunami warning for California, ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl’s memecoin launch goes wrong, Former ‘SNL’ cast members reveal how little they got paid, The most mispronounced words of 2024, and Major Bruce Willis health update.
Top 10 Richest Score Record $64 Billion Boost From Trump’s Reelection
According to Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index, the rich got even richer… again.
Mark Zuckerberg Joins Elite Club With Just Elon Musk And Jeff Bezos As Members
Only three of tech’s biggest moguls have reached this club summit: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Tesla/X CEO Elon Musk, and now, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Wednesday Morning Spice
Home loan crackdown in South Africa, The secrets of ‘Baywatch’ revealed, Alternative proteins go mainstream, Osaka wins on emotional US Open return, and Everything you should know about Paris Paralympics 2024.
Temu’s Founder Just Became The Richest Man In China With A Net Worth Of R870 Billion
Colin Huang’s rise to the top of the billionaire list in China might be short-lived – much like the lifespan of most products sold on Temu. Call it fast fortune if you will.
‘Is This Even Legal?’ – Nanny To The Mega-Rich Reveals Weirdest Work Demands
The new tell-all book divulges the kids’ designer wardrobes, being made to chase after their golf carts, grumpy celebrities on the school run, and an odd request about inducing lactation.
King Charles Forks Out Big Bucks, Over R120 Million, For Lavish New NYC Apartment
In a move that has made quite the royal splash, King Charles has reportedly acquired a lavish condo on Manhattan’s famed Billionaires’ Row in the New York City area.
A Look Inside The ‘Summer Camp For Billionaires’
Sun Valley normally has a population of just 1,783, but in the week after July 4th, that figure usually swells to include hundreds of more people and at least 165 private jets.
What It’s Like Being The Heir To The R200 Billion Oppenheimer Fortune
It seems the Oppenheimer fortune is in good hands.
US Billionaire Plans To Take A Sub To The Titanic Site To Prove Industry’s Safer After OceanGate Disaster
Real estate investor Larry Connor said he and Triton Submarines co-founder Patrick Lahey will plunge more than 3.7 kilometres to the famous shipwreck in a two-person submersible.
We Will Have The World’s First Trillionaire Sooner Than You Might Expect
We could have our first trillionaire in 10 years, but at current rates, it will take 230 years to end poverty.
The Countries With The Most Billionaires In 2024
The wealthiest nations naturally boast a higher presence of billionaires due to the many avenues they offer for amassing wealth.
Austrian Company Wants To Build Submersible Superyachts That Can Stay Underwater For A Month
A Bond villain’s wet dream.
Jozi And Cape Town Top The List For Wealthiest Cities In Africa According To 2024 Report
The report shows that six of South Africa’s cities are on the list of the wealthiest in Africa, with Johannesburg maintaining its place as the richest city on the continent.
Elon Musk Lashes Out At Jeff Bezos’ Ex For Donating Billions To Charities
Elon Musk has something to say about everything, and this time MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos’ ex, was on the receiving end of a grammatically challenged X post.
Australian Billionaire Clive Palmer Confirms He Is Going To Build A Replica Of The Titanic
Ignoring superstitions around replicating the most famous death ship ever, it would be magnificent to see the Titanic II sail into Cape Town harbour.
World’s Largest New Tourist Spacecraft Is ‘Swankier Than A Cocktail Lounge’
Jeff Bezos’ rocket is going to need a bigger glans.
Friday Morning Spice
New billionaires inherited more than they earned last year, Man drowns at Saunders’ Rocks Beach, New supersonic jet Is poised to hit the skies, England captain Owen Farrell walks away from test rugby, and Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1bn lawsuit.
Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sánchez Describing Their ‘Pretty Normal’ Typical Day Is Beyond Belief Amidst Billionaire Backlash
These two are as ridiculous as ever.
South Africa Is Home To The Most Billionaires On The African Continent
Despite a challenging past decade, South Africa is still home to over twice as many high-net-worth individuals as any other African country, notes the report.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Mbonambi uncertainty leaves Boks holding breath, ‘Super fog’ causes 158-vehicle pile-up, Off-duty pilot charged with 83 counts of attempted murder, 644 Hemp and cannabis farmers in KZN to receive permits, and It’s time to tax billionaires.
Do South African Universities Produce Billionaires?
There are 52 African-born billionaires globally, of whom only 23 still live on African soil.
Wednesday Morning Spice
SA’s population swells to 62 million, Presumed human remains found in search for Titan sub debris, Get ready for roadworks in Camps Bay and Bakoven, The cities in South Africa where billionaires pay up to R100,000 per sqm, and What are Eskom execs running from?
Mansion On Wheels – Step Inside The Most Luxurious RV In The World [Video & Images]
Called “the most luxurious mobile home in the world,” the innovative RV takes inspiration from luxury yachts, cars, and even aeroplanes and has some crazy features to boot, and in the boot.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Why you rarely believe celebrity apologies, It’s getting too hot for tropical trees to photosynthesize, Pangolin saved from alleged smugglers by Uber driver, and Tech billionaires want to build their own utopia.
Elon Musk Says He’ll Pay Legal Fees For Your Risky Posts And Likes
It seems like the one thing Musk can offer his followers on X is dollah-dollah bills, so he’ll take his chances. Let’s see if the tech-bro actually forks out for the legal aid, or if he gets distracted by yet more social media shenanigans.
The Hong Kong Businessman Trying To Bluff His Way Onto Forbes’s Billionaires List
Nudge-nudge Netflix, your new Anna Sorokin has arrived.