South Africa to Offer Musk Starlink Deal
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If reports are true and all negotiations go well, Starlink could launch in South Africa from "the middle of 2025."
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.
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa plans to discuss business opportunities for Elon Musk's companies during a visit to Washington this week aimed at mending relations with U.S. President Donald Trump,
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.