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South Africa eases affirmative action regulations on Starlink and others that Musk said were racist
- South Africa changes rules so Starlink can operate without 30% local ownership
- Policy aims to boost connectivity while addressing past inequities
- Elon Musk criticized South Africa’s ownership rules as racist
- Policy covers foreign-owned companies in other sectors too
- Government seeks to expand internet access and investment
- Musk’s Starlink already operates in several African nations
- South Africa’s affirmative action policy aims to redress apartheid-era disparities
- AP Africa coverage frames the story with policy detail and context
- Policy may apply to other sectors beyond communications
- Ministry framed the move as advancing digital inclusion
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