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South Africa Halts Starlink Talks Over Musk's Controversial Remarks

2/18/2025

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South Africa has put the brakes on negotiations for SpaceX's Starlink service, fueled by Elon Musk's controversial remarks on land reform laws. Officials condemned his comments as outdated and racially insensitive, reinforcing their stance on licensing that requires a 30% local investment, creating hurdles for Starlink's ambitions in the region.

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South Africa has put the brakes on negotiations for SpaceX's Starlink service, fueled by Elon Musk's controversial remarks on land reform laws. Officials condemned his comments as outdated and racially insensitive, reinforcing their stance on licensing that requires a 30% local investment, creating hurdles for Starlink's ambitions in the region.