A view of Hermanus’ town square during a summer’s evening – Photo: The South African / Tom Head
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines,Wednesday 27 April 2022
In the latest news in South Africa on Wednesday 27 April 2022, the latest African Wealth Report for 2022 details some of the fascinating fiscal trends in SA.
A view of Hermanus’ town square during a summer’s evening – Photo: The South African / Tom Head
We’ve got all the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa you really need to know on Wednesday 27 April.
Millionaires now FLOCKING to Western Cape town, dubbed ‘the safest in SA’.
Hermanus, the jewel that sits in the crown of the beautiful Cape Whale Coast, has seen an influx of wealthy citizens move into the area within the past year.
On that note, have you ever wondered how many millionaires, centi-millionaires, or billionaires live in your neighbourhood?
The latest African Wealth Report for 2022 that was published this week revealed that Johannesburg is in the lead with a whopping 840 multi-millionaires, 34 centi-millionaires, and two billionaires living there.
In some big news, an analysis of Google search data has revealed that online searches for deleting Twitter in the United States exploded by a staggering 910% on Monday after confirmation Elon Musk had struck a deal to buy Twitter.
Meanwhile, in a bizarre video that has gone viral, a man is seen sitting on TOP of a streetlight and trying to steal the top part.
Here is your dose of good news, a three-year-old girl was reunited with her family on Monday, 25 April, after she was kidnapped for ransom last week.
TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Wednesday 27 April
Millionaires now FLOCKING to Western Cape town, dubbed ‘the safest in SA’
If you drive about an hour-and-half east of Cape Town, and follow the winding roads towards the coast, you’ll find yourself in the serene seaside town of Hermanus. And, for those of you who haven’t heard of this place, don’t fret – it’s quite likely you’ll be learning a lot more about it in the years to come.
That’s because the town has become, within a matter of months, one of the most attractive destinations for South African millionaires. Hermanus, the jewel that sits in the crown of the beautiful Cape Whale Coast, has seen an influx of wealthy citizens move into the area within the past year.
Revealed: Here’s how many SA millionaires – and billionaires – live in YOUR area
Do you know how many millionaires, billionaires, or even centi-millionaires live in your neighbourhood?
The latest African Wealth Report for 2022 that was published this week revealed that Johannesburg is in the lead with a whopping 840 multi-millionaires, 34 centi-millionaires, and two billionaires living there. This includes Sandton.
Searches for ‘delete Twitter’ soar by 910% as Elon Musk buys social media platform
Analysis of Google search data has revealed that online searches for deleting Twitter in the United States exploded by a staggering 910% on Monday after confirmation Elon Musk had struck a deal to buy Twitter.
The sentiment was not limited to the USA only as analysis of worldwide searches suggested that users’ disappointment with the takeover was consistent around the world.
Total global search trends, including all countries, saw an increase of 698% in searches for “delete Twitter”.
WATCH: What?! Man tries to steal the top part of a streetlight
A video of a man sitting on TOP of a streetlight and trying to steal the top part has gone viral on social media. It seems criminals are going for anything and everything in South Africa.
Three men were spotted stealing cables from a traffic light earlier this month. It is not clear when and where the incident happened but it is suspected to be in Johannesburg.
Police rescue kidnapped girl, 3 – syndicate demanded millions in ransom
A three-year-old girl was reunited with her family on Monday, 25 April after she was kidnapped for ransom last week. Four suspects – believed to be members of an organised crime syndicate – were arrested when they tried to pick up the ransom near East Gate Mall in Johannesburg.
South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Colonel Athlenda Mathe said the child was kidnapped on Thursday, 21 April.
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