🚨🇿🇦SOUTH AFRICA BANS STARLINK - BECAUSE ELON ISN’T BLACK
The South African government claimed Elon’s “unprogressive” views were a key factor in their decision to prevent Starlink from operating in the country.
In South Africa, companies must have at least 30% of their ownership or economic involvement owned by Black South Africans.
This rule is part of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) policy, which seeks to correct past economic inequalities from apartheid times by encouraging the economic involvement of disadvantaged groups.
Meanwhile, Starlink is revolutionizing internet access across Africa, already active in 19 countries with plans to expand even further.
SpaceX says Starlink’s satellites cover every square kilometer of Africa, yet South Africa chose politics over innovation, connectivity, and economic growth.
As Elon said: "Starlink is not allowed to operate in South Africa, because I’m not black."
And help them get out, these are the real refugees, people that are in provable danger. Sad that so many are loosing what it took generations to build.
🚨🇿🇦SOUTH AFRICA BANS STARLINK - BECAUSE ELON ISN’T BLACK
The South African government claimed Elon’s “unprogressive” views were a key factor in their decision to prevent Starlink from operating in the country.
In South Africa, companies must have at least 30% of their ownership or economic involvement owned by Black South Africans.
This rule is part of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) policy, which seeks to correct past economic inequalities from apartheid times by encouraging the economic involvement of disadvantaged groups.
Meanwhile, Starlink is revolutionizing internet access across Africa, already active in 19 countries with plans to expand even further.
SpaceX says Starlink’s satellites cover every square kilometer of Africa, yet South Africa chose politics over innovation, connectivity, and economic growth.
As Elon said: "Starlink is not allowed to operate in South Africa, because I’m not black."
Source: @elonmusk, EUI
https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/1897959787611951326
Do yourself a favor and get out while you still can
Not So Easy my man...
I didn't think it would be. Hopefully Trump can apply enough pressure on south Africa to slow the pace and give people enough time to get out
And help them get out, these are the real refugees, people that are in provable danger. Sad that so many are loosing what it took generations to build.