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flag South Africa relaxes ownership rules to let Starlink operate, boosting rural internet access.

flag South Africa has revised its affirmative action rules to allow foreign satellite internet providers like Starlink to operate without meeting the previous 30% Black ownership requirement. flag The change, announced by Communications Minister Solly Malatsi, permits companies to fulfill equity goals through alternative investments in skills training, infrastructure, or enterprise development. flag The move, aimed at expanding high-speed internet access—especially in rural areas—follows criticism from Elon Musk, who called the prior rules racist. flag The policy shift grants the executive branch, not the independent regulator, authority to approve these alternative programs, effectively clearing a major barrier for Starlink’s entry.

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