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Gayton backs Starlink – faces widespread criticism

Another Government of National Unity (GNU) minister – Gayton McKenzie – has backed Elon Musk’s Starlink to operate in South Africa, despite the latter’s rejection of transformative legislation.

The Pretoria-born billionaire has been presented with the possibility of his internet satellite service being granted an operating licence, allegedly “side-stepping” Black Economic Empowerment (BEE).

This comes after Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi gazetted a policy direction on “alternatives” to local shareholding in his department.

Musk initially slammed the legislature as a “racist law”.

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Verdict Expected Soon in Kim Kardashian Heist Trial in Paris

Kim Kardashian has been at the center of one of the most high-profile robbery trials in recent years. Many of the defendants in the 2016 Kim Kardashian robbery case are now elderly and suffering from serious health conditions, prompting the French media to dub them the “grandpa robbers.” However, during court proceedings in Paris, prosecutors and civil parties strongly pushed back against this characterization, warning that it risks minimizing the gravity of the violent crime.

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Big Brother Mzansi’s Mich Expresses Admiration for Yolanda

Former Big Brother Mzansi Season 4 housemates Mich Mazibuko and Yolanda are winning more than just followers—they’re winning hearts across South Africa. The two former contestants have sparked excitement and admiration online after Mich posted a heartfelt message about his close bond with Yolanda, describing her as his greatest prize from the show.

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