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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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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Citizens have taken to social media to discuss President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent trip to the United States. Considering the current state of RSA-USA relations, these users are concerned about the intentions of this trip. Earlier this week, President Cyril Ramaphosa embarked on a working trip to the United States of America (USA), in an effort […]
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