Pretoria Boys High School, founded in 1901 in South Africa, mirrors Britain's elite schools and was where Elon Musk spent his formative years. Amid apartheid's violent backdrop, the school and surrounding neighborhoods represented a safe, affluent existence for white pupils like Musk. His recent social media comments denouncing the racial laws of his homeland highlight an ongoing debate about race and privilege in South Africa, where stark inequalities remain. Alumni include notable figures like Peter Hain and Oscar Pistorius, further emphasizing the school's historical significance and legacy.
"While the country as a whole was very much in flames and in turmoil, we were blissfully very safe in our little leafy suburbs, going about our very normal life."
"Musk, who was born in Pretoria in 1971, railed on his social media platform X last month against the openly racist laws of the country of his birth."
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