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POLL | Have you DMd Bill Gates?

07 May 2021 - 07:00 By kyle zeeman
Kyle Zeeman Digital Editor
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Bill and Melinda Gates announced their divorce this week.
Bill and Melinda Gates announced their divorce this week.
Image: Yuri Gripas/Reuters

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has been flooded with DMs from South Africans trying to take their shot with the billionaire.

This after news this week that Gates and his estranged wife Melinda announced their split in a statement, saying they no longer believe they can grow together as a couple in the next phase of their lives.

The financial details of the split are not yet clear, but Gates is among the richest men in the world.

The news sent shock waves across the world, with many on social media saying they were ready to be Gates' new bae.

Real Housewives of Durban fave Phupho “Kardashian” Gumede was among those who shot Gates a DM letting him know he is interested.

Bonang also joked that she had slid in, asking her followers to pray for her.

Social media user Zethu @MsNtfulini sent Bill a private message, offering to be his "shoulder to crayon".

“You've always been my type,” she added.

Others were doing the same, or standing on the sidelines cheering.

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