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Musk defies Trump with new political party
Cairns Post
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July 5, 2025
Elon Musk says he has launched a new political party “to give you back your freedom”. “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!” Mr Musk wrote on Saturday on his social media platform X, after a poll of his...
Elon Musk says he has set up a new political group – the ‘America Party’
Metro
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July 5, 2025
Elon Musk speaks next to US President Donald Trump (not pictured) in the Oval Office of the White House (Picture: Reuters) Elon Musk claims he has created a new political party after asking his followers on X about it. His announcement comes in...
South Africa, Austria Boost Relations with Focus on Trade
News Central TV
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July 5, 2025
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, marking a renewed effort to deepen bilateral cooperation between the two nations. During the high-level meeting, held in South Africa, the two...
South Africa vs Italy live: Result and reaction as Springboks hold off late Azzurri charge
The Independent
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July 5, 2025
Try! South Africa 7-0 Italy 11 mins: The TMO is reviewed the try as the Springboks shifted from their usual straightforward style. Damian de Allende cleverly chiped a kick through the Italian defence, which Jesse Kriel collected to ground the ball...
Elon Musk launches new 'America Party' amid feud with US President Trump
The Economic Times
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July 5, 2025
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said on Saturday, July 5, 2025, that he has launched a new political party in the United States to challenge the country’s “one-party system.” He said that the party has been formed to give back freedom to Americans. In...
UPDATED: Elon Musk unveils ‘America Party’ to challenge US political establishment
Punch
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July 5, 2025
Elon Musk, an ex-ally of US President Donald Trump, said on Saturday that he had launched a new political party in the United States to challenge what the tech billionaire described as the country’s “one-party system.” Musk, the world’s richest...
Cape Town property ownership out of reach for younger gen
Cape Town ETC
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July 5, 2025
Cape Town’s rising property prices are making it harder for young South Africans to enter the housing market, especially in central areas. Home values in the city have increased by 160% since 2010, according to Statistics South Africa. Bloomberg...
Julius Malema mourns as date for former Deputy President David Mabuza's funeral announced
Briefly
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July 5, 2025
The family of the former deputy president, David Mabuza, announced that his funeral would take place next week Mabuza's death sent shockwaves across the country, including in the political landscape The president of the Economic Freedom Fighters,...
Government warns against blocking of access to health services
eNCA
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JOHANNESBURG - Government has condemned the growing trend of foreign nationals, being denied access to healthcare at public facilities. READ: Joburg clinic allegedly turns away foreign patients Several organisations, including Operation Dudula and...
‘Flawed’ South African F1 GP bid hit by fresh allegations
Planet F1
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July 5, 2025
Cape Town Grand Prix South Africa has accused Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie of setting up a “flawed process” after a “R10 million” deposit was required just to bid to host a South African Grand Prix. Last year, South Africa’s Minister of the...
Big Solar & Battery News From Egypt & South Africa
CleanTechnica
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July 5, 2025
Egypt gets its first large integrated solar PV and battery storage plant — a 1.1 GW solar PV plant with integrated 200 MWh battery will deliver dispatchable clean energy, enhance grid stability, and manage peak demand. JUWI and JA Solar sign...
OPINION: Diaz - The future of trains and global transport, trends and international impact
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 5, 2025
By Chris Diaz Since the invention of the steam energy in the early 19th century, trains have played a very significant role in human mobility and commerce. From the rapid rail development in Britain and Europe, and thereafter North America and...
Elon Musk launches the ‘America Party’ amid rift with U.S. President Trump
The Hindu
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July 5, 2025
Elon Musk, an ex-ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, said on Saturday (July 5, 2025) he had launched a new political party in the United States to challenge what the tech billionaire described as the country’s “one-party system.” | Photo Credit:...
BRICS Bank Governors Ratify the Accession of Colombia and Uzbekistan
teleSUR
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The President of the New Development Bank, Dilma Rousseff (ci), accompanied by the President of Brazil, Luis Inácio Lula da Silva (cd) and representatives of the member countries of the bank, pose during the opening ceremony of the X Annual...
Cape Town gangs | Domestic dispute sparks deadly bloodbath
eNCA
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CAPE TOWN - Western Cape police say a deadly domestic dispute fuelled Thursday's Mitchells Plain shootings. Five people died, and seven others were injured, as two family members, leading rival gangs, clashed. Law enforcement responded to five...
Elon Musk claims he has ‘formed’ his own political party after fallout with Trump: ‘Give you back your freedom’
The Independent
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July 5, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
South Africa’s Ramaphosa Pushes Forward with National Dialogue Amid DA party Withdrawal
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, July 5, 2025 (ENA)—South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday that his flagship national dialogue would proceed despite the withdrawal of the Democratic Alliance (DA), the African National Congress’s largest coalition...
China’s Africa Experiment With EVs Sparking Concern Among Local Automakers
The Epoch Times
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July 5, 2025
A worker inspects a vehicle's charging system in Hefei, China, on Jan. 17, 2025. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images News Analysis JOHANNESBURG—China is planning to maintain its dominance in the international electric vehicle (EV) sector by investing...
BRICS summit to discuss major world conflicts — South African president
TASS
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July 5, 2025
PRETORIA, July 5. /TASS/. Issues of geopolitics and major crises, including the situation in Ukraine, will be discussed at the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said ahead of his flight to Brazil. "I am...
10 Military Vehicles Built For War But Sold To Civilians
HotCars
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July 5, 2025
There have been a lot of really cool military vehicles over the years that have captured our imaginations. We all know about the Willys Jeep, the M1 Abrams tank, the M4 Sherman tank and the "Deuce and a Half" GMC CCKW to name just a few. Military...