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‘Not allowed to operate because I’m not black’

Elon Musk tore South African laws that require 30% of the company's capital to be owned by black South Africans; “Open racist” The law will cause obstacles to the national Starlink satellite network.

starlinkThe developments of Musk's SpaceX Rocket Company aim to provide low-cost internet for users “no matter how remote it is,” according to the website. Musk was born and raised in South Africa. Reposted on x The law means “absolutely shameful.”

“I'm not black, so Starlink is not run in South Africa,” Musk said. Posted on x On Friday, we will respond to a video discussing South Africa's “140 Race-Based Laws.”

Clayson Moniera, deputy director of the public diplomacy sector in South Africa; Responded to the musk, “Sir, that's not true, and you know it! It has nothing to do with your skin color.

“Starlink is welcome to operate in South Africa if it complies with local laws. This is a global principle of international trade and investment. Over 600 US companies invest and operate. #southafrica…Attend everything and thrive! ”


Starlink has started On the 2019 SpaceX flight And today there are over 6,750 satellites currently in orbit. According to the Starlink website. Getty Images

South Africa said it has enacted a policy known as broad black economic empowerment (b-bbee), “Refund past inequality.”

South Africa's apartheid, when white minorities enforced racism and widespread inequality, was dismantled in 1994. Since then, South Africa has implemented a legislative system to support the post-apartheid transition.


Engineers installing Starlink satellite dish at Niamey's home in Niger in 2025 will improve internet coverage in the region
Starlink operates in several neighboring countries in South Africa. AFP via Getty Images

The Starlink satellite is designed for self-installation, as residential and handheld options instructions “plug-in” and “point the sky.” South African neighbors, Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, operate Starlink satellites, according to the company's Availability map.

The number of people using Starlink worldwide has grown to over 5m.

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