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Broad agreement at ANC lekgotla to declare state of disaster on energy crisis — Ramaphosa
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President Ramaphosa’s Deputy Set to Go in South African Cabinet Revamp: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is contemplating changes to his cabinet as public ...
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President Ramaphosa’s Deputy Set to Go in South African Cabinet Revamp
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ANC calls for declaration of state of disaster over Eskom crisis: South Africa’s ruling party, the ANC, has directed the government to declare a national State ...
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ANC calls for declaration of state of disaster over Eskom crisis
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Broad agreement at ANC lekgotla to declare state of disaster on energy crisis — Ramaphosa
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President Ramaphosa’s Deputy Set to Go in South African Cabinet Revamp: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is contemplating changes to his cabinet as public ...
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President Ramaphosa’s Deputy Set to Go in South African Cabinet Revamp
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ANC calls for declaration of state of disaster over Eskom crisis: South Africa’s ruling party, the ANC, has directed the government to declare a national State ...
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ANC calls for declaration of state of disaster over Eskom crisis
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Head and shoulders above — Cape Town’s success could become a key issue in 2024 elections
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Head and shoulders above — Cape Town’s success could become a key issue in ...
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Daily IOL Radio News Bulletin - January 31: As you kick start your day, Nokuthula Khwela brings you the country’s biggest stories.
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Mervyn Dirks resigns from parliament, will stay in ANC: Controversial ANC MP Mervyn Dirks has resigned from parliament.
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Mervyn Dirks resigns from parliament, will stay in ANC
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ANC lekgotla urges national state of disaster on Eskom crisis — Cyril Ramaphosa: The party wants the presidency to co-ordinate all responses to the energy fiasco
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South Africa: Road to 2024 Polls an Uphill Battle for ANC, Ramaphosa Warns - South African News Briefs - Ja...
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Ramaphosa tells ANC it needs 14 million votes to win elections outright, as party marshalls ministers to tout successes
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Quick Glance: Ramaphosa Urges ANC to Secure 14 Million Votes for Clear Victory
  • The ANC has mobilized all its ministers to 'aggressively communicate its success stories' in the critical campaigning weeks ahead of the May 29th national elections.

  • President Cyril Ramaphosa stated in a leaked recording of the national executive committee meeting last week that the party would need 14 million votes for a clear victory, compared to the previous 10 million.

  • ANC head of elections Mdumiseni Ntuli delivered a report on the party's campaign battle plan to remain in government, emphasizing the need to strengthen the base and win back disgruntled voters.

  • Ramaphosa expressed concern during the meeting that some NEC members had not met their commitments towards campaigning for an outright majority and emphasized consequences for those who fail to meet campaign work targets.
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LISTEN | Viral flying squad cop loves saving lives, not into modelling: Police flying squad officer Devan Cox who has gone viral for his looks after posting a ...
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LISTEN | Viral flying squad cop loves saving lives, not into modelling
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Thabo Mbeki defends ANC’s handling of defiant Zuma: Thabo Mbeki said the delay in expelling Zuma was not an act of cowardice but loyalty to its constitution.
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Thabo Mbeki defends ANC’s handling of defiant Zuma
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ANC assured of a clear majority, Ramaphosa says: The president told supporters in Kwa-Zulu Natal that Jacob Zuma’s MK party posed no threat to the ANC in next ...
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ANC assured of a clear majority, Ramaphosa says
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Wenzeni uZuma? He stole and rendered country useless, says Bheki Mtolo: KwaZulu-Natal ANC secretary Bheki Mtolo is in the spotlight this week after describing ...
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Wenzeni uZuma? He stole and rendered country useless, says Bheki Mtolo
Quick Glance: Wenzeni uZuma? Bheki Mtolo criticizes corruption
  • ANC KwaZulu-Natal secretary Bheki Mtolo criticizes Jacob Zuma's tenure as destructive through corruption with the Gupta brothers.

  • Mtolo emphasized the difference between Zuma's actions and previous presidents who did not associate with theft when dealing with the Guptas.

  • Mtolo noted the decline in ANC votes since Zuma's presidency and blamed him for the loss of support.

  • Criticism of Zuma led to unrest among MK Party supporters questioning what Zuma had done wrong, while Mtolo continued speaking undeterred.
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Tributes pour in for comedian and DJ Peter 'Mashata' Mabuse: Mashata's death has left Mzansi shook.
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Tributes pour in for comedian and DJ Peter 'Mashata' Mabuse
Quick Glance: Tragic End for Peter Mashata in Soshanguve
  • A well-known MC, DJ, and radio personality, Peter Mashata, was allegedly shot and killed in Soshanguve on Saturday night.

  • On Sunday, the police confirmed the murder of the popular soul and RnB DJ, MC, and radio figure, Peter Mashata.

  • The entertainer met a tragic end in Soshanguve last night.

  • Following the shooting of two men near TUT (Tshwane University of Technology) in Soshanguve during the early hours of today, Gauteng police opened two dockets for murder and attempted murder.
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Bad business has not dented Iqbal Survé’s ‘billions’ — or so he says: Despite years of controversy about companies failing to meet their financial obligations ...
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Bad business has not dented Iqbal Survé’s ‘billions’ — or so he says
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New light on R5m claim against Mkhwebane: Gcealeka demands repayment of R5m 'wasteful expenditure'.
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New light on R5m claim against Mkhwebane
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Dr Esther Mahlangu to get an honorary doctorate from Unisa: In recognition of her mathematical prowess, Unisa will be awarding an honorary doctorate to Dr Esther ...
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Dr Esther Mahlangu to get an honorary doctorate from Unisa
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Former acting ASA CEO pays back the money to the SIU: The Special Investigating Unit said on Thursday it has received full payment from former acting CEO of ...
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Former acting ASA CEO pays back the money to the SIU
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EFF demands answers after 1000 Limpopo members join ANC: Former EFF provincial leader Jossey Buthane said the top brass were trying to lead via ‘emails and ...
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EFF demands answers after 1000 Limpopo members join ANC
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Meyiwa trial: ‘Longwe shot Senzo Meyiwa’: Defence advocate Thulani Mngomezulu said investigators brought cooked evidence to the court
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Meyiwa trial: ‘Longwe shot Senzo Meyiwa’
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‘We're here to finish the job,’ say Esperance stars of Sundowns clash: Esperance star midfielders Oussema Bouguerra and André Bukia have collectively ...
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‘We're here to finish the job,’ say Esperance stars of Sundowns clash
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Batohi questions magistrate’s decision to strike Koko case off the roll: The magistrate took the most drastic option in the case involving the former Eskom chief ...
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Batohi questions magistrate’s decision to strike Koko case off the roll
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ActionSA’s Trollip says EFF wants Shivambu as finance minister so they can ‘steal’
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ActionSA’s Trollip says EFF wants Shivambu as finance minister so they can ...
Quick Glance: EFF Allegedly Eyeing Shivambu for Ministerial Theft
  • Trollip accuses EFF of aiming to steal by pushing for finance minister appointment.

  • Questioning EFF's intentions behind wanting control of the finance ministry.

  • Criticism towards parties fostering chaos and corruption for personal gain.

  • Discussion on coalitions, governance stability, and political maturity.
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Ramaphosa hits out at South Africa’s banks, calls for reform: President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged for decisive economic reforms to address the monopolistic ...
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Ramaphosa hits out at South Africa’s banks, calls for reform
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US legislators threaten ‘consequences’ if SA arrests citizens for serving in Israeli army
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Quick Glance: US Legislators Issue Warning Over Arrests of Citizens Serving in Israeli Army
  • Six US Congress legislators have cautioned President Cyril Ramaphosa that arresting dual South African-Israeli citizens who served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will have 'consequences for the US-South Africa relationship'.

  • The legislators, representing both Republican and Democratic parties, also questioned Ramaphosa about measures to protect Jewish South Africans from rising anti-Semitism and hostile statements by senior government officials.

  • The signatories include four Republicans - Joe Wilson, Maria Elvira Salazar, James Baird, and Michael Waltz - along with two Democrats, Jared Moskowitz and Josh Gottheimer.

  • US legislators seek responses from Ramaphosa and highlight potential 'dire consequences' if dual South African-Israeli nationals serving in the IDF are falsely accused.
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Truth about big Robert Irwin rumour: A tabloid report this week claimed Robert Irwin is planning a move to the Seven network following his popular debut on Ten’s ...
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Truth about big Robert Irwin rumour
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ANC’s message to medical aid users: Stop ‘resistance’ to R200bn NHI plan: Deputy Minister Parks Tau reiterated the government’s stance that medical aid tax ...
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ANC’s message to medical aid users: Stop ‘resistance’ to R200bn NHI plan
Quick Glance: ANC Urges Medical Aid Users to Halt Resistance to R200bn NHI Plan
  • Parks Tau dismissed criticism of the proposed R200 billion National Health Insurance (NHI) as 'resistance' by private healthcare users, who he said were effectively subsidized by the state.

  • He reiterated the ANC's stance that a single-fund system will follow if President Cyril Ramaphosa signs the NHI Bill, passed by parliament in December.

  • Clause 49 of the bill envisions 'tax amendments' to be gazetted by the finance minister to finance the insurance scheme's single fund, which the treasury says will need about R200 billion to run.

  • Debate during the National Election Debate highlighted the challenges of the country's two-tier healthcare system and the need to ensure quality healthcare for all.
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Sundowns coach Mokwena picks Ronwen Williams as his footballer of the season: The DStv Premiership campaign has reached the business end, and Mamelodi Sundowns ...
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Sundowns coach Mokwena picks Ronwen Williams as his footballer of the ...
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South Africa Sends Top Officials to UAE Over Gupta Extraditions: South Africa’s state prosecuting authority urged the presidency to help resolve an impasse with ...
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South Africa Sends Top Officials to UAE Over Gupta Extraditions
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Zahara's benefit concert halts as family faces 'many challenges': Zahara’s family failed in attempts to host a benefit concert to buy back her ...
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Zahara's benefit concert halts as family faces 'many ...
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No silver bullet for stability but finances improving, says new SABC CEO: The SABC will report a net loss of R590m for the financial year which ended in March.
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No silver bullet for stability but finances improving, says new SABC CEO
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JONATHAN JANSEN | 8 myths about teachers: what parents often get wrong: Spending time with parents at a graduation ceremony got me pondering some of the ...
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JONATHAN JANSEN | 8 myths about teachers: what parents often get wrong
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Ramaphosa intervenes in unemployed teacher's predicament: 'I want this matter resolved,' said Ramaphoda.
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Ramaphosa intervenes in unemployed teacher's predicament
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South African butts rated biggest in the world: It's bottoms up for Mzansi as we top the list of biggest booties in the world
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South African butts rated biggest in the world
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WATCH | Ayanda and her family unveil Sfiso Ncwane's tombstone: The Ncwane family commemorated the gospel star's birthday in a special way.
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WATCH | Ayanda and her family unveil Sfiso Ncwane's tombstone
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‘We are busy at work’: ANC rolls out big guns against Zuma: MK Party and IFP in the crosshairs as it launches final bid to hang on to KZN.
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‘We are busy at work’: ANC rolls out big guns against Zuma
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Thebe Magugu’s latest campaign debuts in British Vogue featuring Thuli Madonsela: Line-up of South African celebs appear in 'Lobola Negiotiations' ...
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Thebe Magugu’s latest campaign debuts in British Vogue featuring Thuli ...
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Mngqithi in pole position to coach Kaizer Chiefs next season?: Manqoba Mngqithi appears to be in the mix to coach Kaizer Chiefs next season but the team’s ...
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Mngqithi in pole position to coach Kaizer Chiefs next season?
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DA would place Mangaung under administration: Steenhuisen: Support for the party in the Free State is at 25%, the highest yet, says leader
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DA would place Mangaung under administration: Steenhuisen
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Fact Check — Is Markus Jooste really dead?: In late March, the news broke on South African news websites that Steinhoff fraudster Markus Jooste had died by ...
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Fact Check — Is Markus Jooste really dead?
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Axed soldier’s 15-year fight for compensation: The pregnant SANDF paramedic lost her baby and was left paralysed while travelling with fellow members from ...
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Axed soldier’s 15-year fight for compensation
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Zuma apologises for MK Party rally flop in Gqeberha: Former president Jacob Zuma's MK Party found it hard to crack one of the ANC's strongholds ...
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Zuma apologises for MK Party rally flop in Gqeberha
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Why rebuke Naledi Pandor for safeguarding South Africa’s sovereignty?: South Africa has a right to pursue its national interests anywhere in the world and not to ...
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Why rebuke Naledi Pandor for safeguarding South Africa’s sovereignty?
Quick Glance: Critique of Naledi Pandor's Defense of South Africa's Sovereignty
  • South Africa's geopolitical attributes and strategic position interest investors.

  • The Anti-Apartheid Movement in the USA led to the passing of the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act 1986.

  • ANC history shows international support from countries like the Soviet Union and China.

  • Critics question Pandor's efforts for a US partnership and South Africa's role in international conflicts.
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Ramaphosa puts on his boxing gloves: Rumours of the ANC’s demise — like those about it’s leader — might be greatly exaggerated
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Ramaphosa puts on his boxing gloves
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Patriotic Alliance manifesto: (our) God first, others must stay out: If the Patriotic Alliance came into power it would reintroduce conscription and religious ...
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Patriotic Alliance manifesto: (our) God first, others must stay out
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‘My suspension is not justified,’ MEC Mandla Msibi tells Mpumalanga premier: The ANC suspended Msibi, the party’s provincial treasurer, two weeks before the ...
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‘My suspension is not justified,’ MEC Mandla Msibi tells Mpumalanga ...
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ANC’s message to medical aid users: Stop ‘resistance’ to R200bn NHI plan: Deputy Minister Parks Tau reiterated the government’s stance that medical aid tax ...
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ANC’s message to medical aid users: Stop ‘resistance’ to R200bn NHI plan
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LUCKY MATHEBULA | What should we make of the uMkhonto we Sizwe trademark battle?: The MK Party victory, from whatever angle you choose to relate with it ...
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LUCKY MATHEBULA | What should we make of the uMkhonto we Sizwe trademark ...
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Musa Mseleku reveals he 'turned down' bogus college offers: "I fully understand what happened and why he accepted this."
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Musa Mseleku reveals he 'turned down' bogus college offers
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Honouring culinary legend Peter Veldsman — one of the greatest of the 44: Charlize Theron landed herself in hot water in 2022 with her rash comments about the ...
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Honouring culinary legend Peter Veldsman — one of the greatest of the 44
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Bitcoin slides as geopolitical risks overshadow upcoming halving: Bitcoin sank as part of a wider retreat in cryptocurrencies amid a wave of caution across ...
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Bitcoin slides as geopolitical risks overshadow upcoming halving
Quick Glance: Bitcoin 'Halving' Completed, CoinGecko Reports
  • Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, completed its 'halving' on Friday, a phenomenon that occurs roughly every four years according to CoinGecko.

  • Following the 'halving', Bitcoin remained relatively stable, dropping by 0.47% to $63,747.

  • The 'halving' was integrated into Bitcoin's code at its inception to reduce the rate of new Bitcoins being created.

  • Experts are divided on whether the upcoming 'halving' will boost Bitcoin's price, with some viewing it as already factored in, while others remain skeptical.