South Africa is modifying regulations for Elon Musk's Starlink, allowing foreign satellite firms to bypass the previous requirement of 30% ownership for marginalized groups. Instead, these companies can satisfy empowerment criteria through "equity equivalent" programs like training and infrastructure support. This policy shift arises amid tensions, as Musk criticized South Africa's ownership laws as racist, prompting a rebuttal from the government. While officials argue the change aims to improve connectivity for underserved areas, internal backlash persists, particularly from the ANC, which claims the Communications Minister lacks authority to alter ownership rules. Ongoing concerns revolve around national security implications of Musk controlling Starlink. --- South Africa | South Africa Black Ownership Rule | Elon Musk | Starlink | Firstpost Africa | Joshua Barnes | Africa | Global South | Geopolitics | Military Coup | Environment | Climate Change | Firstpost | News Live | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | News | Trending News #southafrica #southafricablackownership #elonmusk #starlink #firstpostafrica #africa #joshuabarnes #globalsouth #militarycoup #firstpost #newslive #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #news #internationalnews #trendingnews Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Website: https://www.firstpost.com Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on X: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V