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South African businessman overtakes Dangote, becomes Africa’s richest man

Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote loses his title as Africa’s richest man after being overtaken by a South African business magnate Johann Rupert, as revealed by a Forbes Magazine release. The Forbes Daily billionaires ranking platform, which monitors daily fluctuations in the net worth of high-net-worth individuals globally, reported that Aliko Dangote slid to the second position. His wealth decreased from $13.5 billion in 2023 to $9.5 billion at the beginning of 2024.

Similarly, Nigerian billionaires Rabiu Abdulsamad and Mike Adenuga saw a decline in their rankings on the billionaire list published by the financial magazine. Mike Adenuga, from Nigeria, dropped to the tenth position, and Patrice Motsepe, who was among the top ten in 2023, did not make the cut in the list of the top ten richest men in 2024. One noteworthy change in the Forbes ranking of the wealthiest individuals in Africa is the absence of any women in the top ten richest list at the beginning of the year. The decline in the value of the Naira and other economic challenges are attributed to the reduction in Dangote’s wealth. In the 2024 rankings, Johann Rupert & Family’s wealth decreased from $10.7 billion to $10.3 billion, securing his position as Africa’s richest man amid the decline in the wealth of the long-standing African richest, Aliko Dangote, from $13.5 billion to $9.5 billion.

List of Africa’s richest men (Rank, Name and Net worth) 1. Johann Rupert & Family $10.3 billion 2. Aliko Dangote $9.5 billion 3. Nicky Oppenheimer & Family $8.3 billion 4. Nassef Sawiris $7.4 billion 5. Abdulsamad Rabiu $5.9 billion 6. Nathan Kirsh $5.8 billion 7. Issad Rebrab & Family $4.6 billion 8. Mohamed Mansour $3.6 billion 9. Naguib Sawiris $3.3 billion 10. Mike Adenuga $3.1 billion

South African influencer cries as she remains single at 29

A South African social media influencer, Xoli Gcabashe, cries out as she gets older but remains single despite already being rich and famous. She narrated her experience on her YouTube channel where she creates content. The influencer cried out as she came to the painful realization that despite all the money she has acquired, she is still unable to find happiness. She explains how depressed she is despite trying her best to avoid the emotion with the aid of her friends but it still clings to her. South African influencer, Xoli Gcabashe. The content creator admits that God has given her peace for her single situation but she only wished his will for her wasn’t this painful. Xoli is still hopeful that soon enough her status would change and she can have a good and loving husband and family to call hers. Watch video here

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South African groom causes stir as he weds bride from hospital bed

A South African groom has become an internet sensation after he performed his marital rites with his bride from his hospital bed. It was shared on microblogging platform, X, by @SithaleKgaogelo, who commended the hospital for their generosity. From news gathered, the couple had been set to marry on that date but prior to the occasion, the groom fell ill and was admitted. The newly married couple at the hospital. The family didn’t want to change the date so they liaised with staff of the hospital so the wedding could be conducted there. They had a great time despite the state of the groom, getting married with family and friends present. See some reactions @enhle611231 said: “By fire by force! 😬😲😎” @Mazazi4 asked: “Why is he on the phone all the time 😭😭😭😂😂?” @wgodfrey32 said: “Great gesture indeed, but what’s the rush for” @OfficialLSPBET opined: “E be like the guy don too promise and fail but this time the format no work.” @etukalfred cried: “God when?? I be stick?? People are finding love even in hospital and then there’s me…😭😭” @youngelder added: “The real for better for worse” See post below A patient admitted at Far East Rand hospital was suppose to get married today. The hospital allowed the family, pastor and the bride to carry on with the blessing ceremony in the ward.. Great gesture by Far East Rand hospital staff 🙏🏿.. pic.twitter.com/47qIEKmfGR — SITHALE✍🏿 (@SithaleKgaogelo) December 10, 2023

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South African lady shares country‘s tradition for suicide victims

A South African lady has shared their tradition of beating the resting dead who committed suicide so that it doesn’t reoccur in that family. Sharing the information on her Twitter page, @MapsMashigo, she revealed that she wasn’t aware it was a thing in the country until recently. According to her, her cousin had killed herself on Monday, and her mother was asked to beat her naked dead body as demanded by their tradition. In her words; “Yoh!!!!! My Cousin killed herself on Monday. Today they are going to beat her up while she’s resting so that this doesn’t happen again in the family. My mom has to do it, she’s already shaking 😭💔” See post here
Some reactions below @LeoSam_SA said: “It has to be done to prevent it from happening again. It’s done to stop the curse… Most cultures do. Strength to Mamzo 🙏🏽” @Reginaldo_97 wrote: “And the coffin won’t enter the gate of the home at some families” @ukhnysl added: “My heart is so saddened for your mom. I can’t imagine having to do that. I am sorry you guys are going through that. ♥️” @NnaKeKagiso said: “If there’s one thing I despise about suicide funeral arrangements is this.” @Slatzism wrote: “beating the corpse of a deceased woman who likely struggled with mental illness or trauma is absolutely primitive.
some traditions are bad, actually.”

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South African lady shares how she got HIV from married celebrity

A South African lady and now HIV coach, Lebo Motsumi, shared how she got infected with the virus by sleeping with a married celebrity. She narrated the events on her page on Twitter, @Motsumilebo, where she revealed she has been living with the virus for over 14 years. When she was 17, she went to an event to watch a performance and that was where she met the married celebrity who winked at her. He looked like he had lost weight but she didn’t mind, he requested for her numbers and after the event, they met and had sex severally. As a young girl, all she wanted was to become famous and getting pregnant for him looked like her ticket to fame. His wife called her to leave him but she refused. Unknown to the now HIV coach, all he wanted was to infect her with the virus so their relationship was built on lies. She got pregnant and informed him but he denied the pregnancy. At the 7th month she tried to abort the baby but it was unsuccessful so she gave birth to a premature child. The married celebrity went on an interview to reveal that he had the virus and slept with many people so he wouldn’t die alone. He eventually died from AIDs related complications in 2008. She didn’t believe she could be infected so she refused to believe and shortly after she gave birth to her premature baby, she slept with the married celebrity again. The South African lady has now become an HIV coach, helping other people with the virus live normal lives. See post below… How I got infected with HIV. I was 17, my friend and I went to a club to watch a performance by Chomee. During the performance, I spotted Tebogo Ndlovu (Zombo), and he was winking at me. He had lost a lot of weight. #BeyondSilence #letstalk — I’m Still Here! (@Motsumilebo) December 5, 2023

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a-thon” – Moment thieves forced to drink crates of alcohol they stole from a shop in South Africa

A video circulating on social media captured the unusual punishment meted out to a group of thieves who attempted to steal alcohol from a shop in South Africa. The footage, which has garnered attention shows the thieves being forced to consume the very bottles of beer they had attempted to steal. According to report, the incident occurred when the thieves broke into the shop with the intent of stealing alcoholic beverages.

However, their plans were thwarted, and they found themselves facing a rather unconventional form of justice. Some social media users have expressed mixed reactions to the incident, with opinions divided on the appropriateness of such a form of punishment. There is speculation about the impact of the forced alcohol consumption on the thieves’ kidneys and overall well-being, with some fearing that it could lead to severe health complications or even death. Netizens Reactions… @_onyinye12 said; “Hope say no be dry gin.” @breadboi402 said; ” Enjoying the hard work 😂.” @portharcourtboyfriend_ said; “-😂😂😂 I love this.” @iamchizzy_v said; “VIP honor 😂” @ayoola_of_africa1 said; “I go like see after video😂” @presh_e said; “SA and alcohol na 5$6.” @addis_niggar said; “Drink a thon 😂” See below;

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“Nigerian girls go into relationship for money” – South African reality star, Malibongwe Gumede

Popular South African reality star, Malibongwe Gumede opines that most Nigerian ladies go into relationships for money to extort money from their men and because they love them. She stated this while speaking in a recent episode of the Frankly Speaking podcast which is co-anchored by Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, alias Nedu Wazobia.

Reality star, Malibongwe Gumede. According to her, South African women, unlike Nigerian ladies, approach the guys that they like and begin a relationship with them without considering whether the man is rich or poor. She said that a South African woman is willing to go any length with her man without considering anything about the man’s financial status. Malibongwe Gumede said … “We South African women, if we like a guy, let’s say a Nigerian guy, we will not hide our feelings. You don’t even have to start spending money before I can do anything with you. If I like you, I like you. It’s genuine. “But with Nigerian girls, what I’ve noticed is that first, they need to suck everything out of you. That’s what I’ve noticed about Nigerian girls. They love money too much. You know, South African girls, we can love you even if you don’t have money, as long as you are trying. But with Nigerian girls, it’s all about the money. If you don’t have money, they won’t even speak to you. What will they be gaining from you if you don’t have the money to maintain their lifestyles?” Watch the video below …

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Floyd Mayweather allegedly spent $7 million in South Africa mall

Floyd Mayweather, a famous boxer known for his expensive and lavish lifestyle, was recently seen in South Africa shopping spree. He was accompanied by a few bodyguards and reportedly spent $7 million on luxury items. Mayweather is known for his love of luxury goods. He has a fleet of cars, a private jet, and a large collection of jewelry.

He has also been known to spend large sums of money on gambling and other forms of entertainment. The video of Mayweather’s shopping spree has generated a lot of discussion online. The video has generated a lot of discussion, with some people expressing concern about Mayweather’s spending habits and others praising him for his financial success. See some reactions below: @d06h0201: “If he’s such a good fighter, why does he have all that security?” _ItsSho: “Floyd sets his own daily spending limit ong lmaooo $7 million spent casually asf and he looks like he’s just chillin. Nicknamed Money for a reason lol.” @BloomCapital_: “Can anyone tell me the difference between Las Vegas Louis and the one in South Africa. Maybe I’m a uncultured moron. Why you dropping $7M out there literally asking for trouble.” JDrsx850i: “I’m thinking the 7 million would have been more helpful if it were spent on goods produced locally by South Africans than in a Gucci store where the money goes back to Europe.” @thatchweave: “And he chooses to wear cheesy North Face logo wear? That stuff is at any NF outlet store.” WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW: Floyd Mayweather walked out of the gucci store in South Africa with special forces after spending $7 Million 💰😭😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/zdU62lCamw — Shannonnn sharpes Burner (PARODY Account) (@shannonsharpeee) July 17, 2023

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Why a Christian from South should be next Senate President ― Edwin Clark

Foremost stakeholder, Chief Edwin Clark, the convener of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has given reasons why a Christian senator from the southern region of the country should be elected as the next senate president of the 10th national assembly. Edwin Clark was once a councillor in 1953 and a commissioner in the Government of the Midwest, minister under General Yakubu Gowon and senator in the Second Republic. Stating why a Christian from the South should be the next senate president, Clark said the national assembly should work to unite the country and ensure that citizens trust one another. He went on to say that it’s time to heal the land, and in so doing, what he expects of the 10th Senate is to give the position of the senate president to a Christian senator from the southern part of the country. He said, “It is your duty as the legislative arm of government to produce during your term, a united country where the citizens genuinely trust one another, and regard themselves as equal citizens and as brothers and sisters,” he said. “It is time to heal our land, and in so doing, what I expect of the 10th Senate is to give the position of the senate president to a Christian senator from the southern part of the country.” Recall that Godswill Akpabio, a former minister of Niger Delta Affairs, was chosen by its party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) to be senate president but Abdulaziz Yari, a former governor of Zamfara, and Orji Uzor Kalu, chief whip of the senate, have insisted on contesting the position with him.

Former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio Clark also condemned Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna over his comment that the APC used religion to win the presidential election. Clark said, “The insensitive, irresponsible, uncouth and arrogant statement credited to Nasir El-Rufai, on his plan to impose the Islamic religion on the country, lasting for the next 20 years, is still causing bad blood,” he added. “It is unthinkable how someone who describes himself as a leader, could utter such a statement, except to cause confusion, which is very obvious that he benefits from such confusion. Because there is no other way of explaining such crass behaviour and statement.” A few days ago, el-Rufai came under fire for saying that religion was used to win the 2023 presidential election and God made Asiwaju victorious. Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state The former governor said, “Religion was used, God made Asiwaju victorious. What we did in Kaduna has now been done in the country. No liar who is going to contest using the politics of Christianity will ever win any election again. Peter Obi tried and see how he ended. We’ve tackled it. “Since Asiwaju won the election CAN has been quiet. That is how there will be peace in the country. If this is done again and again and again everything will….. wallahi (swearing) that was what we did. And myself and others, we think we have done our part, Asiwaju has won the election, so our job is done. Our appeal to you is to pray for him to find good people to work with him.”

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Izunaso, Kalu and South East’s Quest for Senate Presidency

Following the successful swearing-in of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his vice on May 29, 2023, Izunaso Kalu and South East’s Quest for Senate Presidency. The leadership of the two chambers is at the centre of issues that are gathering traction and that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has been struggling to settle since the president’s inauguration. The party’s candidates are likely to be the primary officers in both chambers. However, attention is focused more on who holds the job of President of the Senate, the country’s third highest position.

Izunaso Kalu and South East’s Quest for Senate Presidency. Photo Credit: @thenigeriansenate: Instagram If the zoning arrangement given by the party is any indication, one of the senators from the South-east or South-south geopolitical zones will be appointed. ALSO READ: “Akpabio will be next senate president” — Governor Ganduje The competition is already getting traction, with contestants from both regions exhibiting interest in the seat. Former governors of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio of the South-South, Orji Uzor Kalu of Abia State, and Senator Osita Izunaso of the South-East have all expressed their intentions to run for the position. While Akpabio and his supporters have argued that the zone has never held the position since the current administration and that the South-east has held the position for four years, the Southeast has insisted that taking the position away from the zone would mean deepening the party’s alleged marginalization of the zone. Proponents of this position refer to an established structure that has always permitted the zone to produce the President of the Senate whenever the Presidency has moved to the Southwest, as well as the need to integrate the zone within the party. They further argue that since the party’s formation, the South-South has produced the national leadership, among other coveted positions. This school of thought also believes that permitting the South-east to produce the next Senate President was the quickest method to entrench the party in the region, especially given the region’s rejection of the PDP in the past elections and the Labour Party’s breakthroughs. They say that because the party now controls two states in the zone, it is necessary to continue encouraging the region. READ MORE: Presidential Tribunal : Obi tenders 136 exhibits from 6 States Including Lagos and Edo However, there are strong indications that Izunaso will win the office if it is assigned to the Southeast area. This is because, unlike Kalu, he has been with the party since its start and hence appears more sellable. According to sources, the Imo West senator, a former journalist, is a seasoned politician. He was a Special Assistant to former Governor Achike Udenwa on media and information when he became the APC’s first National Organising Secretary. Following his appointment to the Udenwa administration, he was elected to the House of Representatives to represent the Oguta/Ohaji Egbema/Oru West federal constituency on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform. Udenwa allegedly used him to block Senator Arthur Nzeribe, who had served the constituency since 1979, from remaining in the Senate after only one term in the Green Chamber. He served as the senator for Imo West from 2007 until 2011. He attempted to reclaim his Senate seat but was denied because the Supreme Court declared that the current governor of the state, Hope Uzodinma, was the genuine candidate of the PDP in the election. Angered by the situation, Izunaso abandoned the PDP in 2011 to form the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) alongside Chief Rochas Okorocha. He was one of the key figures who followed the Okorocha side to the APC merger. As a result, he was elected as the party’s National Organising Secretary, a position that enabled him to re-launch his Senate bid in 2015, however, he was beaten by Uzodimma. He also ran for the seat again in 2019 on the APGA platform, finishing third behind APC’s Okorocha and PDP’s Jones Onyereri. Following his defeat, he returned to the APC to help Uzodinma expand the party. In 2023, his commitment gained him the senatorial ticket of the party, and he was proclaimed the winner of the Imo West senate election. Another element that may increase his chances of being apprehended is that he has no cases with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) or any criminal cases at all. His state, Imo, is also one of the two APC-controlled states in the South-east. Akpabio and Kalu’s states, Akwa Ibom and Abia, are controlled by the PDP and the Labour Party, respectively. The lawyer-turned-politician, who was born on October 30, 1966, is reported to have a close working connection with Uzodinma. According to the analysts, Uzodinma will pull the necessary strings on his behalf to highlight his importance in the party as well as his leadership of the APC in the Southeast area. They also stated that knowing how popular and consistent Izunaso has become in Imo State politics over the years, Uzodinma would have to mobilize support for him, knowing that victory for him would help his re-election chances in the state’s governorship race in November. He was chosen chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) last Wednesday. The Forum is made up of governors elected on the APC platform, and it acts as a forum for collaboration, policy creation, and experience sharing among members. What this will do to Izunaso’s senate presidency aspiration is create an opportunity for Uzodinma to rally his colleagues behind the cause.

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