This related story hit my inbox today via Musk Watch:
"A timeline of Musk's 'white genocide' advocacy
As part of South Africa's Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) rules, foreign companies that wish to operate in the country are required to provide 'historically disadvantaged groups' with a 30% equity stake in local operations. The policies, which Musk has described as racist, forced Starlink to delay its planned 2023 launch in South Africa indefinitely.
In April of that year, Mondli Gungubele, South Africa's communications minister at the time, said that Starlink would be required to adhere to BEE standards before operating in the country. Gungubele also noted that SpaceX had never applied for an operating license, which remains true today.
Three months later, Musk first raised his concerns about 'white genocide' in a post directed at the president of South Africa. 'They are openly pushing for genocide of white people in South Africa,' he wrote on X in July 2023. '@CyrilRamaphosa, why do you say nothing?'"
Well done Brad! I appreciate the way you focus on straight facts and historical relevance into your articles. I hope all is well. Matt J
Hey Matt! Thanks for the kind words. History is a great teacher. All is swell! Thanks for commenting! 👊
Wow Brad! Frighteningly powerful. Made me think about things I’ve repressed thinking about. -Bev
Thank you for reading and commenting, Bev. I’m glad it provoked some thoughts and feelings…albeit uncomfortable. 😏
This related story hit my inbox today via Musk Watch:
"A timeline of Musk's 'white genocide' advocacy
As part of South Africa's Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) rules, foreign companies that wish to operate in the country are required to provide 'historically disadvantaged groups' with a 30% equity stake in local operations. The policies, which Musk has described as racist, forced Starlink to delay its planned 2023 launch in South Africa indefinitely.
In April of that year, Mondli Gungubele, South Africa's communications minister at the time, said that Starlink would be required to adhere to BEE standards before operating in the country. Gungubele also noted that SpaceX had never applied for an operating license, which remains true today.
Three months later, Musk first raised his concerns about 'white genocide' in a post directed at the president of South Africa. 'They are openly pushing for genocide of white people in South Africa,' he wrote on X in July 2023. '@CyrilRamaphosa, why do you say nothing?'"
https://www.muskwatch.com/p/why-musk-is-fueling-the-south-african