South African-born billionaire Elon Musk has again criticised the South African government over delays in granting his satellite internet service, Starlink, an operating licence. Musk claims that “racist laws” such as Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) are blocking approval, suggesting on X that Starlink would have been licensed “years ago” if he were Black. Also see: ‘No […]
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After his pre-sentencing sentence was postponed, Julius Malema led supporters in a stadium chant that included the words ‘shoot to kill, kill the boer, the farmer’, a clip that Elon Musk reshared on X, drawing swift international attention, reports Cape {town} Etc. The footage shows a packed crowd joining the chant, prompting condemnation from civil […]
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Mihlali Ndamase Leads Charge Against Grok AI Misuse of Photos South African digital content creator Mihlali Ndamase is once again at the forefront of conversations about online safety—this time taking aim at Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI and integrated into social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The controversy erupted when users […]
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Bezos vs Musk: Blue Origin’s New Glenn 9×4 Aims for Space Dominance Blue Origin Bets Big in the Rocket Race In a bold move to challenge SpaceX’s long-standing dominance, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin has unveiled plans for a beefed-up version of its New Glenn rocket. Dubbed the New Glenn 9×4, this larger, more powerful launcher […]
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‘No Return Policy’: Mzansi Reacts as Petition to Deport Elon Musk Gains Attention From Pretoria to California, Should Musk Come Home? Elon Musk, the South African-born tech billionaire, has once again found himself at the centre of an unusual debate—this time, not about rockets or electric cars, but whether he should be sent “back” to […]
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Trevor Noah’s recent joke on the brutal killing of Charlie Kirk has left a bitter taste in the mouth of South African billionaire Elon Musk. Charlie, an American conservative politician, tragically lost his life when he was assassinated during a public debate at Utah Valley University on the 10th of September. He played an integral […]
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South Africans may be closer than ever to high-speed satellite internet, even if Starlink remains absent from local networks. Despite political controversies surrounding Elon Musk, experts argue that his SpaceX satellite service could offer unprecedented access to digital resources for rural communities. Controversy and Misunderstanding Talks to bring Starlink to South Africa stalled earlier this […]
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Elon Musk, the world’s richest person and Donald Trump’s former advisor, said recently he regretted some of his recent criticisms of the US president, after the pair’s public falling-out last week. “I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump last week. They went too far,” Elon wrote on his social media platform X […]
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What was once a dynamic duo united in taking on the rest of the world, from the comfort of one of the most powerful offices in the world, appears to be crumbling, as U.S President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have a public tiff, inciting break-up rumours. Early 2025 saw Donald and South African-born billionaire […]
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DJ Sbu has joined a growing list of celebrities like Nota Baloyi and politicians like Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema, calling out South African-born Elon Musk for his ongoing criticism of the country. Outspoken Musk has used his platform, X (formerly Twitter), to share his views on farm murders and explain why his […]
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Following the controversial interview by Ernst Roets, a former AfriForum representative, on the Tucker Carlson Show, Elon Musk, the wealthiest man in the world, has distanced himself from his native South Africa, marking the latest chapter in his ongoing disassociation from his country of birth. Elon, born in Pretoria in 1971, has long been vocal […]
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South African-born prominent businessman and investor, Elon Musk has been revealed as one of the leaders of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Vivek Ramaswamy in the US. In a statement released by the US President Donald Trump, it states that Elon and Vivek will work on Donald’s administration to tear down government bureaucracy, […]
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