South African-born billionaire Elon Musk has again criticised the South African government over delays in granting his satellite internet service, Starlink, an operating licence. Musk claims that “racist laws” such as Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) are blocking approval, suggesting on X that Starlink would have been licensed “years ago” if he were Black. Also see: ‘No […]
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Ramaphosa digs in on BEE as GNU fault lines widen “Now is not the time to abandon BEE” When President Cyril Ramaphosa rose to reply to the State of the Nation Address debate on Thursday, he wasn’t just defending policy. He was defending a principle that has defined post-apartheid South Africa for three decades: economic […]
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Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has recently defended the legendary golfer Gary Player. This week, the former professional golfer found himself on the wrong side of many South Africans following his comments at his 90th birthday party at Sun City. Speaking to reporters on the day, the 90-year-old said that his biggest […]
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Leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, has voiced his opinion on Gary Player’s suggestion to abolish BEE. This past weekend, the renowned golfer celebrated his 90th birthday at the famous Sun City holiday resort. Attending the event were several prominent celebrities including Rugby World Cup winners Bryan Habana, Jean de Villiers and […]
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