South Africa's Starlink 'back door' entry plan sparks controversy
Key topics:
Lawmakers clash over plan easing Starlink’s entry into South Africa
Proposal bypasses Black ownership rule, sparking legal, political debate
Critics say plan favors foreign firms, threatens equity-focused policies
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