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REDI TLHABI asks: Elon Musk, Starlink, and South Africa, what is the real deal?

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In this episode of the Readiness Report, Redi takes a hard look at Elon Musk’s comments about South Africa — and the controversy surrounding the government’s reported efforts to lure Starlink, Musk's very own telecommunications provider, into the country. She’s joined by outspoken activist, academic, and Daily Maverick columnist Khaya Sithole for a sharp, no-holds-barred conversation. 1:18 Trump, Biden, and the Ukraine Conflict  03:09 Starlink and South Africa: The Drama Unfolds  03:41 South Africa's Legal Framework and BEE Codes  04:41 The Role of ZA in Ending Apartheid  05:33 Challenges in South Africa's Parliament  06:52 Speculations on the Starlink Deal  08:40 Khaya Sithole's Insights on the Starlink Controversy  11:30 Government Communication Issues  16:16 The Role of ICASA and Regulatory Processes  18:32 Starlink's Market Impact and Competition  20:47 Elon Musk's Relationship with South Africa Produced by Bernard Kotze & Emilie Gambade Support journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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