Onyeji Nnaji Debunks Musk's Claim of South African Black Colour Bar



Certain conclusions are usually made in a haste, while, many others are made in error. There are some conclusions that are intentionally made to view what the reactions of the public would look like. If this last conclusion was the intention of Musk, then there is no problem since it has been his character to make his readers react in different ways. But, if otherwise, then Musk must has reported in error.

Just like president Donald Trump is working towards puting Americans first, some countries in Africa had adopted certain policies that would greatly involve their citizens in the economic activities of foreigners within their country. Countries like Ghana and South Africa have such organized laws operative in their countries. the same operational conditions are what I believe Musk has wrongly opposed to hear. Colour bar is operative only in the west, not Africa.

The South African government claimed Elon’s “unprogressive” views were a key factor in their decision to prevent Starlink from operating in the country. In South Africa, companies must have at least 30% of their ownership or economic involvement owned by Black South Africans.

This rule is part of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) policy, which seeks to correct past economic inequalities from apartheid times by encouraging the economic involvement of disadvantaged groups.

Meanwhile, Starlink is revolutionizing internet access across Africa, already active in 19 countries with plans to expand even further.

SpaceX says Starlink’s satellites cover every square kilometer of Africa, yet South Africa chose politics over innovation, connectivity, and economic growth.

Musk should enter into talk with the South African government. That is how it how it works. Hr should learn to accept their terms and conditions; whichever one he found impossible sithwhis company he should bagain.