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Musk claimed Starlink isn't allowed to operate in South Africa because he's not Black. Here's what we know
Tech billionaire Elon Musk was born in South Africa but emigrated at age 17 and eventually became a naturalized U.S. citizen.
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Elon Musk Wins Exception to Black Ownership Rule in South Africa
During CNBC’s Squawk Box Monday, co-host Andrew Ross Sorkin asked Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty about the president’s recent ...
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30% ownership rule waived for Elon Musk in South Africa
South Africa waives mandatory 30% Black ownership rule for Elon Musk's Starlink amid complicated diplomatic relations with ...
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EFF reiterates its opposition to proposed changes to allow Starlink to operate in SA
Addressing supporters in Koppies in the Free State ahead of next week’s by-election in the area, Malema questioned the motive ...
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Starlink: Power of public and international pressure praised – AfriForum
The civil rights organisation AfriForum welcomes the South African government’s proposal issued in the Government Gazette today for the easing of racial criteria for satellite service companies, such ...
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Starlink: Elon Musk slowly taking over Africa’s internet landscape
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, is taking a different approach to the African internet market.
Elon Musk's influence? South Africa's digital policy amendment sparks debate
Communications Minister Solly Malatsi's controversial proposal to amend South Africa's black empowerment policy in the ...