Elon Musk, South Africa and Black

Did South Africa Ban Starlink Because Elon Musk Isn't Black? What We Know
Elon Musk said his company Starlink is not allowed to operate in South Africa because he is white in a social media post on Friday. Newsweek reached out to South Africa's Department of Trade, Industry and Competition for comment via email.
Elon Musk’s South African citizenship questioned
The Home Affairs Minister was asked whether Elon Musk, Deon Barnard, Peter Andreas Thiel and David Oliver Sacks are South African citizens.
‘Because I’m not Black’: Elon Musk’s infuriating lies about Starlink’s South Africa ban target racial tension
Elon Musk returned to his website X with an out-of-pocket and unseasoned claim about his satellite internet service Starlink: “Starlink is not allowed to operate in South Africa because I’m not black.
"Because I'm not black!": Elon Musk is furious over the decision of the South African authorities
Elon Musk was denied permission to manage one of his companies in South Africa. According to multiple sources, he was furious about the decision of the local administration and accused her of racism,
South Africa rejects Musk claim Starlink can't operate there because he's not Black
South Africa on Friday rejected a claim by multibillionaire Elon Musk that his Starlink satellite company could not operate in the country because he is not Black, and its telecoms regulator said Starlink had not applied for a licence.
Elon Musk claims South African race law poses roadblock for Starlink: ‘Not allowed to operate because I’m not black’
Starlink is not allowed to operate in South Africa, because I’m not black,” Musk posted on X on Friday, responding to a video discussing South Africa’s “140 race-based
House Dem blasted for 'unhinged' Elon Musk rant telling him to 'Go back to South Africa'
A Democratic congresswoman is facing heat after she told DOGE Chief Elon Musk to "go back to South Africa" in a comment that conservatives on social media called xenophobic.
Elon Musk lies again: 'Starlink not allowed to operate in South Africa because I'm not black'
Elon Musk's recent comments on Starlink's operations in South Africa raise questions about misinformation and race.
Starlink “not allowed” in South Africa
Elon Musk has written on his social media platform X to complain that his Starlink satellite internet service is “not allowed to operate in South Africa becau
After Trump's 'White Farmers' War, Musk Spars with South Africa as Starlink Ban Ignites Storm
In a fresh jibe at his birth nation, Elon Musk claimed his satellite internet service Starlink was not allowed to operate in South Africa due to his race. Musk's comments came as Donald Trump announced his government would cut all federal funding to South Africa while also offering "rapid citizenship" to African farmer.
Malema slams Ramaphosa for engaging Elon Musk outside diplomatic channels
In a heated National Assembly exchange, EFF leader Julius Malema launches a scathing attack on President Ramaphosa, claiming ...
Joy Behar corrects herself after claiming Elon Musk is 'pro-apartheid' during 'The View'
Joy Behar claimed on Thursday that Elon Musk was "pro-apartheid" during "The View" and conceded minutes later that she didn't ...
South Africa rejects Musk claim that Starlink can’t operate there because he’s not black
South Africa's telecoms regulator said Starlink had not applied for a licence to operate in the country. Read more at ...
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DJ Sbu Speaks Out Against Elon Musk, Netizens Weigh In
DJ Sbu, real name Sibusiso Leope, has spoken out against South Africa-born tech billionaire Elon Musk. His criticism of Musk ...