Musk Says South Africa Banned Starlink Because He’s ‘Not Black’

1 source·Updated Jul 1, 2026

Elon Musk claimed Friday that Starlink, his satellite internet company, is unable to operate in South Africa because he is “not black.” SpaceX, the satellite service’s parent company, is prohibited from entering the…

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