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Musk Joins Key Meeting Amid South Africa Tensions

5/22/2025

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Elon Musk is set to join a pivotal White House meeting with President Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, as tensions rise over allegations of "white genocide" against Afrikaners. While Ramaphosa strives to strengthen U.S.-South Africa ties, Musk is on a mission to navigate local ownership laws for his Starlink service.

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Elon Musk is set to join a pivotal White House meeting with President Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, as tensions rise over allegations of "white genocide" against Afrikaners. While Ramaphosa strives to strengthen U.S.-South Africa ties, Musk is on a mission to navigate local ownership laws for his Starlink service.