Musk, President of South Africa

South African president phones influential billionaire Musk after Trump’s funding threat
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke with Elon Musk a day after U.S. President Donald Trump promised to cut the country's funding over a land expropriation law.
Musk's father says he set up son's call with South African president
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa needed to call Elon Musk on Monday evening. So his adviser, Bejani Chauke, called Musk's father, Errol. "I was asked if I can arrange a quick talk between Ramaphosa and Elon last night
Musk's Dad Says He Arranged Son's Call With South African Leader
The billionaire had publicly accused his post-apartheid government of anti-white racism, and now Musk's ally, U.S. President Donald Trump, said he would cut more than $400 million in funding to the country.
Ramaphosa Speaks to Musk About ‘Misinformation’ on South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke with Elon Musk after the South African-born billionaire joined President Donald Trump in criticizing the country’s new land-expropriation law.
South Africa's president calls Musk to calm Trump land row
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to defuse a row with the new US administration over a new land law by speaking to Elon Musk. Mr Musk is a close adviser to US President Donald Trump,
South African Leader Spoke to Elon Musk About Misinformation After Trump Attack
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa briefs the media on South Africa's G20 presidency for 2025 at the parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, December 3, 2024. REUTERS/Esa Alexander/File Photo JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke to Elon Musk on the subject of misinformation about South Africa,
South African president and Elon Musk discuss ‘misinformation’ after Trump aid threat
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke to Elon Musk “on issues of misinformation and distortions about South Africa,” the presidency announced on Tuesday.
'You Never Stop Sucking': Stephen Colbert Hits Elon Musk With Brutally Blunt Assessment
“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert mocked “very sad, very lonely little boy” Elon Musk, who “had all the money in the world, ...
'Squad' Dem Ayanna Pressley trashes Elon Musk, calling him a 'Nazi nepo baby'
Rep. Ayanna Pressley trashed business tycoon Elon Musk, calling him a "Nazi nepo baby," and a "godless, lawless billionaire." ...
Elon Musk's USAID Shutdown Could Play Into Russia and China's Hands
One China expert told Newsweek that the USAID funding freeze had handed an "enormous gift" to Beijing's push to influence the ...
Toyota is following Elon Musk's lead as it tries to turn things around in China
The Japanese automaker announced on Wednesday that it would build a new EV and battery factory in Shanghai, after Tesla did ...
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Elon Musk Can Find His $2-Trillion Federal Spending Cut in Nuclear Weapons
DOGE’s Elon Musk should turn his $2-trillion hatchet to wasteful and perilous U.S. nuclear weapons modernization plans ...
Bezos and Musk won’t be this powerful forever—history says so
Musk donated at least $250 million to Trump’s campaign, while Bezos and Zuckerberg each pledged $1 million to the ...
Tech investor Paul Graham tells Elon Musk to proceed carefully with DOGE: 'This isn't just a company'
In a back-and-forth with Musk on X, Graham said that government isn't a company, but a system.
Musk now has access to federal payment systems. What does that mean?
Elon Musk's control of a federal payment system is raising concerns about funding for programs like Social Security and the ...