Starlink talks for SA launch on hold as Presidency calls Elon Musk racist

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Presidency says South Africa does not want Elon Musk

South Africa will not pursue investments from Elon Musk, with the Presidency accusing the world's richest man of harbouring unprogressive and racist views. This is according to a statement from Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya to Bloomberg.

"If a leading business figure like Elon Musk harbours the kind of unprogressive, racist views that we've witnessed and the peddling of lies that we've been confronted with, then we're not going to pursue having his investments," Magwenya said.
 
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starlink can do a deal with an empowerment partner - at this stage could be a white woman - and their local Pty Ltd and launch in weeks
or they can choose to wait to see if the rules change and become more flexible - will take 18-30 months
 
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juanthyme said:
at this stage could be a white woman
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Until Icasa randomly decides to change that rule, of course...

juanthyme said:
and launch in week
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It might take longer than that to secure the licences, but definitely much faster than waiting in hope for an equity equivalent programme.
 
Jan said:
Until Icasa randomly decides to change that rule, of course...


It might take longer than that to secure the licences, but definitely much faster than waiting in hope for an equity equivalent programme.
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Its actually depressing that a technology that could be a game changer for rural areas and rural schools is being punted around in this bullshit "race card" slanging match. Just typifies the "fsck the country" mentality that the ANC have championed over the last 30 years.
 
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