The president’s assurances come on the heels of recent developments in the ICT sector. Last month communications and digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi issued a policy directive relaxing BBBEE requirements, potentially paving the way for Starlink to enter the market.
The move followed Ramaphosa’s US visit where the South African delegation, engaging US President Donald Trump and Musk, highlighted South Africa’s need for Starlink’s high-speed internet.
“What he [Malatsi] has announced is in line with our laws — there’s no violation with regard to our laws and it is not specifically aimed at one or any company,” Ramaphosa told the NCOP.
Starlink, operated by Musk’s SpaceX,…
Peacekeeping Missions: South Africa has contributed to peacekeeping missions in
various African countries, supporting stability and conflict resolution efforts.

Mallow Man
Y\’know, I could have sworn South Africa had apartheid.
Is this the Mandela Effect?
Blistered Outlaw
Hayibo! – wow! [Hai-bo] Derived from the Zulu word meaning “definitely not!” This word is usually expressed on its own, at the start or end of a sentence when something seems amazing.Example: “Hayibo! Ha! Ha! I can’t believe that!”