Elon Musk faces backlash from South Africans after claiming ‘reverse racism’ blocks Starlink's operations

South African-born billionaire Elon Musk has ignited fresh controversy after claiming that his satellite internet company, Starlink, is being blocked from operating in South Africa due to “reverse racism”.

Musk took to X to vent his frustrations, alleging that the South African government had denied Starlink a license based on racial considerations.

“South Africa won’t allow Starlink to be licensed, even though I was BORN THERE, simply because I am not Black! We were offered many times the opportunity to bribe our way to a license by pretending that a Black guy runs Starlink SA, but I have refused to do so on principle.

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By ZamaNdosi Cele