South Africa to Offer Musk Starlink Deal
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South Africa waives mandatory 30% Black ownership rule for Elon Musk's Starlink amid complicated diplomatic relations with the US
THE South African government appears to be bending over backwards to improve relations with the United States, including potential changes to Black ownership requirements that could allow Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service to operate in the country.
If reports are true and all negotiations go well, Starlink could launch in South Africa from "the middle of 2025."
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa will hold crucial talks at the White House with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday in a high-stakes meeting that could improve or deteriorate already frosty relations between the nations.
Government plans to offer a workaround to local black ownership laws so that Starlink can operate in the country.
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Cosatu believes a solution can be found for Elon Musk's Starlink to operate in South Africa without adhering to BEE laws, amidst rising diplomatic tensions with the US.
Ahead of the high-stakes meeting with US president Donald Trump, president Cyril Ramaphosa says his delegation will do what is best for SA on Starlink licensing.