EFF reiterates its opposition to proposed changes to allow Starlink to operate in SA

JOHANNESBURG - The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has reiterated its opposition to proposed changes that could allow billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink to operate in South Africa.

Party leader Julius Malema says the draft policy, easing bee requirements for multinational companies, was gazetted shortly after comments were made inside the white house about Starlink being blocked from entering the South African market.

He was referring to a recent Oval Office meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump.

Addressing supporters in Koppies in the Free State ahead of next week’s by-election in the area, Malema questioned the motive behind the policy shift, suggesting it was influenced by foreign pressure.

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"A tender is given in the White House without advertisement, where Rupert stands up and says: ‘Why is Elon Musk's Starlink not given an opportunity in South Africa?’ Elon Musk's business cannot come if it doesn’t comply with 30% BEE."

The Red Berets’ leader accused the government of undermining transformation policies to accommodate international corporations.

"The following day, they issued out that they want to relax the bee deals so that Starlink can come into South Africa. There’s no such law in South Africa that says Starlink can’t operate without BEE."