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Shutting marginalised communities out of internet access because of gripes about Elon Musk is a disservice to South Africans…
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A fractious grandstanding session by members of the EFF, MK and ANC means any Starlink concessions are no shoo-in…
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Elon Musk’s satellite internet operator may yet operate in South Africa, pending a proposed change in BEE rules…
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