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Elon Musk Slams South Africa's 'Racist' Policies Blocking Starlink's Launch!
Elon Musk has called out the South African government, accusing it of racism for blocking Starlink's license due to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) rules. These rules, aimed at addressing apartheid-era inequities, require 30% Black ownership in telecoms. Musk, a South African native, labeled the policies as betraying Nelson Mandela’s legacy and described the government as "unashamedly racist." With Starlink available in 20+ African countries, the standoff prevents connectivity in rural South Africa despite Musk's offers to provide free internet to schools.
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