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Starlink, the world's largest satellite internet network, remains excluded from South Africa. Not because it fails to deliver. Because it does not meet government's ownership requirements. Instead, government appears ready to open the door to a competitor with zero commercial satellite customers anywhere in the world. Gerhard Papenfus, Chief... show more

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The world's best internet technology remains locked out of South Africa. Not because it fails to perform. Because it does not meet government's ownership requirements. Meanwhile, government appears ready to welcome a competitor with zero commercial satellite customers anywhere in the world. The cost falls on rural communities, schools, farmers and businesses who are denied access to world-class connectivity for no good reason.

The world's best internet technology remains locked out of South Africa. Not because it fails to perform. Because it does not meet government's ownership requirements. Meanwhile, government appears ready to welcome a competitor with zero commercial satellite customers anywhere in the world. The cost falls on rural communities, schools, farmers and businesses who are denied access to world-class connectivity for no good reason.

NEASA

138,346 views • 5 days ago

South Africa has the chance to connect every farm, school and business to the best internet technology on the planet. Government is saying no. Starlink, the world's largest satellite network, is locked out. Not on performance. On ownership rules. Government appears ready to welcome a so-called competitor instead. That competitor has zero commercial satellite customers anywhere in the world. Zero. This is not empowerment. This is regulatory self-sabotage, and South Africans pay the price. Again. Gerhard Papenfus breaks it down in the latest Employer's Voice. Watch now.

South Africa has the chance to connect every farm, school and business to the best internet technology on the planet. Government is saying no. Starlink, the world's largest satellite network, is locked out. Not on performance. On ownership rules. Government appears ready to welcome a so-called competitor instead. That competitor has zero commercial satellite customers anywhere in the world. Zero. This is not empowerment. This is regulatory self-sabotage, and South Africans pay the price. Again. Gerhard Papenfus breaks it down in the latest Employer's Voice. Watch now.

NEASA

238,360 views • 8 days ago

In this interview on eNCA, Gerhard Papenfus, Chief Executive of NEASA, discusses why many firms are choosing not to expand, and what this means for job creation in South Africa. He explains the key pressures employers are facing, from low business confidence and economic uncertainty to regulatory burdens and labour law risks.

In this interview on eNCA, Gerhard Papenfus, Chief Executive of NEASA, discusses why many firms are choosing not to expand, and what this means for job creation in South Africa. He explains the key pressures employers are facing, from low business confidence and economic uncertainty to regulatory burdens and labour law risks.

NEASA

243,031 views • 2 months ago

Government wants R100 billion from South African businesses, with no accountability for where it goes. The proposed BEE Transformation Fund would force companies to hand 3% of after-tax profit to a state-run fund. Procurement targets would make it effectively impossible to buy from suppliers who don't meet strict ownership requirements. Good businesses will lose contracts. Investment will leave. Jobs will not be created. Gerhard Papenfus, Chief Executive of NEASA, breaks it all down in the latest episode of The Employers’ Voice. Watch the full episode here to find out what this means for your business:

Government wants R100 billion from South African businesses, with no accountability for where it goes. The proposed BEE Transformation Fund would force companies to hand 3% of after-tax profit to a state-run fund. Procurement targets would make it effectively impossible to buy from suppliers who don't meet strict ownership requirements. Good businesses will lose contracts. Investment will leave. Jobs will not be created. Gerhard Papenfus, Chief Executive of NEASA, breaks it all down in the latest episode of The Employers’ Voice. Watch the full episode here to find out what this means for your business:

NEASA

282,709 views • 3 months ago

Government wants R100 billion from South African businesses, with no accountability for where it goes. The proposed BEE Transformation Fund would force companies to hand 3% of after-tax profit to a state-run fund. Procurement targets would make it effectively impossible to buy from suppliers who don't meet strict ownership requirements. Good businesses will lose contracts. Investment will leave. Jobs will not be created. Gerhard Papenfus, Chief Executive of NEASA, breaks it all down in the latest episode of The Employers’ Voice. Watch the full episode here to find out what this means for your business:

Government wants R100 billion from South African businesses, with no accountability for where it goes. The proposed BEE Transformation Fund would force companies to hand 3% of after-tax profit to a state-run fund. Procurement targets would make it effectively impossible to buy from suppliers who don't meet strict ownership requirements. Good businesses will lose contracts. Investment will leave. Jobs will not be created. Gerhard Papenfus, Chief Executive of NEASA, breaks it all down in the latest episode of The Employers’ Voice. Watch the full episode here to find out what this means for your business:

NEASA

278,822 views • 3 months ago

Watch the full episode: In February 2018, Cyril Ramaphosa stood before South Africa and promised to govern with care. To meet the needs and aspirations of the people. Eight years later, the verdict is in. Unemployment above forty percent. Business-hostile legislation piling up. Municipalities that cannot deliver basic services. A Phala Phala scandal with too many unanswered questions and too little accountability. Under Zuma, state capture was crude and visible. Under Ramaphosa, it became more sophisticated. The result is the same. Decay. NEASA Chief Executive, Gerhard Papenfus, does not mince words. South Africa is not short of solutions. It is short of leaders willing to implement them.

Watch the full episode: In February 2018, Cyril Ramaphosa stood before South Africa and promised to govern with care. To meet the needs and aspirations of the people. Eight years later, the verdict is in. Unemployment above forty percent. Business-hostile legislation piling up. Municipalities that cannot deliver basic services. A Phala Phala scandal with too many unanswered questions and too little accountability. Under Zuma, state capture was crude and visible. Under Ramaphosa, it became more sophisticated. The result is the same. Decay. NEASA Chief Executive, Gerhard Papenfus, does not mince words. South Africa is not short of solutions. It is short of leaders willing to implement them.

NEASA

340,710 views • 2 months ago

Watch the full episode: In February 2018, Cyril Ramaphosa stood before South Africa and promised to govern with care. To meet the needs and aspirations of the people. Eight years later, the verdict is in. Unemployment above forty percent. Business-hostile legislation piling up. Municipalities that cannot deliver basic services. A Phala Phala scandal with too many unanswered questions and too little accountability. Under Zuma, state capture was crude and visible. Under Ramaphosa, it became more sophisticated. The result is the same. Decay. NEASA Chief Executive, Gerhard Papenfus, does not mince words. South Africa is not short of solutions. It is short of leaders willing to implement them.

Watch the full episode: In February 2018, Cyril Ramaphosa stood before South Africa and promised to govern with care. To meet the needs and aspirations of the people. Eight years later, the verdict is in. Unemployment above forty percent. Business-hostile legislation piling up. Municipalities that cannot deliver basic services. A Phala Phala scandal with too many unanswered questions and too little accountability. Under Zuma, state capture was crude and visible. Under Ramaphosa, it became more sophisticated. The result is the same. Decay. NEASA Chief Executive, Gerhard Papenfus, does not mince words. South Africa is not short of solutions. It is short of leaders willing to implement them.

NEASA

359,111 views • 2 months ago

Watch the full episode: In February 2018, Cyril Ramaphosa stood before South Africa and promised to govern with care. To meet the needs and aspirations of the people. Eight years later, the verdict is in. Unemployment above forty percent. Business-hostile legislation piling up. Municipalities that cannot deliver basic services. A Phala Phala scandal with too many unanswered questions and too little accountability. Under Zuma, state capture was crude and visible. Under Ramaphosa, it became more sophisticated. The result is the same. Decay. NEASA Chief Executive, Gerhard Papenfus, does not mince words. South Africa is not short of solutions. It is short of leaders willing to implement them.

Watch the full episode: In February 2018, Cyril Ramaphosa stood before South Africa and promised to govern with care. To meet the needs and aspirations of the people. Eight years later, the verdict is in. Unemployment above forty percent. Business-hostile legislation piling up. Municipalities that cannot deliver basic services. A Phala Phala scandal with too many unanswered questions and too little accountability. Under Zuma, state capture was crude and visible. Under Ramaphosa, it became more sophisticated. The result is the same. Decay. NEASA Chief Executive, Gerhard Papenfus, does not mince words. South Africa is not short of solutions. It is short of leaders willing to implement them.

NEASA

309,116 views • 2 months ago

🌍 Starlink is giving the world knowledge — one satellite at a time. In remote villages across Africa, rural schools in the U.S., mountains in South America, and islands cut off from the grid, millions of students previously had little to no internet. Slow speeds under 5 Mbps meant no online libraries, no virtual classrooms, no access to the sum of human knowledge. Now, thanks to Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet (often jumping to 200+ Mbps), that’s changing fast: • Over 22,000 students in 85 remote Ghanaian schools are now connected. • Thousands of rural U.S. K-12 schools stay online where cable and cell service fail. • Initiatives in South Africa, Paraguay, Zimbabwe, and across Africa are bringing free or affordable connectivity to thousands more schools, unlocking e-learning, research, and global collaboration. As Elon Musk put it: the single biggest way to lift people out of poverty is giving them an internet connection — because then they can learn anything for free and sell goods/services to the global market. Starlink isn’t just internet from space. It’s democratizing knowledge, bridging the digital divide, and empowering the next generation — no matter where they live.

🌍 Starlink is giving the world knowledge — one satellite at a time. In remote villages across Africa, rural schools in the U.S., mountains in South America, and islands cut off from the grid, millions of students previously had little to no internet. Slow speeds under 5 Mbps meant no online libraries, no virtual classrooms, no access to the sum of human knowledge. Now, thanks to Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet (often jumping to 200+ Mbps), that’s changing fast: • Over 22,000 students in 85 remote Ghanaian schools are now connected. • Thousands of rural U.S. K-12 schools stay online where cable and cell service fail. • Initiatives in South Africa, Paraguay, Zimbabwe, and across Africa are bringing free or affordable connectivity to thousands more schools, unlocking e-learning, research, and global collaboration. As Elon Musk put it: the single biggest way to lift people out of poverty is giving them an internet connection — because then they can learn anything for free and sell goods/services to the global market. Starlink isn’t just internet from space. It’s democratizing knowledge, bridging the digital divide, and empowering the next generation — no matter where they live.

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10,226 views • 3 months ago

“They are pushing anti-White racism and socialism in South Africa. The worst of it is, we have a policy of Black Economic Empowerment. The reason Starlink isn’t in South Africa yet is because the South African government said to Elon Musk: if you want to bring Starlink to South Africa, you have to give 30% of your business to a Black person and we’ll tell you who.”

“They are pushing anti-White racism and socialism in South Africa. The worst of it is, we have a policy of Black Economic Empowerment. The reason Starlink isn’t in South Africa yet is because the South African government said to Elon Musk: if you want to bring Starlink to South Africa, you have to give 30% of your business to a Black person and we’ll tell you who.”

Taya Bass

22,594 views • 3 months ago

Elon Musk: Starlink is going to do a tremendous amount of good “Starlink is good in and of itself. The Starlink system provides low-cost, high-bandwidth connectivity anywhere in the world. It's the first truly global Internet system. And I think it's helping a lot of people around the world who either don't have access to connectivity, or it's too expensive. You know, once you have access to the Internet, you can learn anything. You can sell your products and services to the rest of the world. So, I think Starlink actually is going to do a tremendous amount of good in lifting people out of poverty and helping them.”

Elon Musk: Starlink is going to do a tremendous amount of good “Starlink is good in and of itself. The Starlink system provides low-cost, high-bandwidth connectivity anywhere in the world. It's the first truly global Internet system. And I think it's helping a lot of people around the world who either don't have access to connectivity, or it's too expensive. You know, once you have access to the Internet, you can learn anything. You can sell your products and services to the rest of the world. So, I think Starlink actually is going to do a tremendous amount of good in lifting people out of poverty and helping them.”

Eva Fo𝕏 🦊 Claudius Nero's Legion

502,018 views • 6 months ago

Why your frontside flies open … and WHY it has absolutely NOTHING to do with your frontside! Telling a P to stay closed isn’t going to help because the frontside is not the problem.

Why your frontside flies open … and WHY it has absolutely NOTHING to do with your frontside! Telling a P to stay closed isn’t going to help because the frontside is not the problem.

LantzWheeler

44,847 views • 1 year ago

The Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill does not affect the operation of the Equality Act. The government’s decision to block it has nothing to do with “protecting women” and everything to do with fanning the flames of a culture war that’s harming trans people.

The Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill does not affect the operation of the Equality Act. The government’s decision to block it has nothing to do with “protecting women” and everything to do with fanning the flames of a culture war that’s harming trans people.

Nadia Whittome MP

536,008 views • 3 years ago

Americans rely on NOAA for lifesaving weather forecasts and so much more. So why do Elon Musk and the DOGE boys want to dismantle it? Well, it has nothing to do with government efficiency and everything to do with lining the pockets of Big Oil and other commercial interests⬇️

Americans rely on NOAA for lifesaving weather forecasts and so much more. So why do Elon Musk and the DOGE boys want to dismantle it? Well, it has nothing to do with government efficiency and everything to do with lining the pockets of Big Oil and other commercial interests⬇️

Senator Chris Van Hollen

21,290 views • 1 year ago

In this heated eNCA interview, Gerhard Papenfus, Chief Executive of NEASA, debates with the interviewer over the controversial chant “Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer.” Papenfus argues that the chant is clear hate speech and a call for violence, backing US Embassy South Africa Ambassador Brent Bozell, who said he disagrees with this chant and considers it hate speech. The question is how this is allowed in South Africa, while in other countries, such language would have serious legal consequences? The interviewer challenges Papenfus, pointing to South Africa’s legal context and the ruling of the Constitutional Court of South Africa, which has allowed the chant under certain interpretations of political speech.

In this heated eNCA interview, Gerhard Papenfus, Chief Executive of NEASA, debates with the interviewer over the controversial chant “Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer.” Papenfus argues that the chant is clear hate speech and a call for violence, backing US Embassy South Africa Ambassador Brent Bozell, who said he disagrees with this chant and considers it hate speech. The question is how this is allowed in South Africa, while in other countries, such language would have serious legal consequences? The interviewer challenges Papenfus, pointing to South Africa’s legal context and the ruling of the Constitutional Court of South Africa, which has allowed the chant under certain interpretations of political speech.

NEASA

176,104 views • 4 months ago

Astranis is building a new satellite for Taiwan. 🇹🇼 With our customer, Chunghwa Telecom, we will bring Taiwan its first-ever dedicated communications satellite. Chunghwa Telecom is the largest telco in Taiwan, with a market cap of more than $30 billion USD. Independent, secure internet infrastructure has never been more geopolitically important — and because it’s impossible to replicate with LEO constellations or even terrestrial links, it merits some spelling out. Astranis was founded on the belief that access to secure, reliable communications infrastructure is foundational to peace, prosperity, and self-determination. The satellite we’re bringing to Taiwan represents resilience. It will serve as a critical backbone for cellular connectivity, maritime communications, and essential government services across Taiwan. And it will ensure that Chunghwa Telecom’s network remains operational in times of crisis, whether in the face of natural disasters or other disruptions to terrestrial infrastructure. Importantly, Astranis provides more than just a satellite — we give our customers a standalone, dedicated network. A network that can be rapidly deployed and fully spans their geography of choice. With enterprise-grade security, customizability, and deep insights into the configuration and operation of the network. And as an independent piece of infrastructure, it safeguards against geopolitical risks, and is beyond the reach of hostile neighbors. Those are the benefits of having your own, dedicated satellite and network. And that’s why so many customers are choosing Astranis. We at Astranis are honored to be part of this moment, and to have a product that has proven so uniquely needed in today’s world. We look forward to continuing to support Taiwan and its people for many years to come.

Astranis is building a new satellite for Taiwan. 🇹🇼 With our customer, Chunghwa Telecom, we will bring Taiwan its first-ever dedicated communications satellite. Chunghwa Telecom is the largest telco in Taiwan, with a market cap of more than $30 billion USD. Independent, secure internet infrastructure has never been more geopolitically important — and because it’s impossible to replicate with LEO constellations or even terrestrial links, it merits some spelling out. Astranis was founded on the belief that access to secure, reliable communications infrastructure is foundational to peace, prosperity, and self-determination. The satellite we’re bringing to Taiwan represents resilience. It will serve as a critical backbone for cellular connectivity, maritime communications, and essential government services across Taiwan. And it will ensure that Chunghwa Telecom’s network remains operational in times of crisis, whether in the face of natural disasters or other disruptions to terrestrial infrastructure. Importantly, Astranis provides more than just a satellite — we give our customers a standalone, dedicated network. A network that can be rapidly deployed and fully spans their geography of choice. With enterprise-grade security, customizability, and deep insights into the configuration and operation of the network. And as an independent piece of infrastructure, it safeguards against geopolitical risks, and is beyond the reach of hostile neighbors. Those are the benefits of having your own, dedicated satellite and network. And that’s why so many customers are choosing Astranis. We at Astranis are honored to be part of this moment, and to have a product that has proven so uniquely needed in today’s world. We look forward to continuing to support Taiwan and its people for many years to come.

John Gedmark

202,771 views • 1 year ago

The real reason they are exterminating herds of ostriches in Canada is because they have been made immune to viruses like covid and bird flu. It has nothing to do with public health, and everything to do with public sickness.

The real reason they are exterminating herds of ostriches in Canada is because they have been made immune to viruses like covid and bird flu. It has nothing to do with public health, and everything to do with public sickness.

Darren of Plymouth

17,963 views • 8 months ago

Steel Import Duties: Apart from AMSA and the Government, Everybody loses. Follow this link to watch the full interview: Government says steel tariffs protect local industry. Gerhard Papenfus says they are destroying it. In this Moneyweb interview, the Chief Executive of NEASA argues that South Africans are being forced to pay inflated steel prices to keep AMSA alive — while downstream manufacturers collapse, exports disappear, and jobs are lost. Every tariff forces manufacturers, builders, engineers, and ultimately consumers to pay inflated prices for steel. South Africans are left carrying the cost. If cheaper, good-quality steel exists globally, why are YOU being punished for using it?

Steel Import Duties: Apart from AMSA and the Government, Everybody loses. Follow this link to watch the full interview: Government says steel tariffs protect local industry. Gerhard Papenfus says they are destroying it. In this Moneyweb interview, the Chief Executive of NEASA argues that South Africans are being forced to pay inflated steel prices to keep AMSA alive — while downstream manufacturers collapse, exports disappear, and jobs are lost. Every tariff forces manufacturers, builders, engineers, and ultimately consumers to pay inflated prices for steel. South Africans are left carrying the cost. If cheaper, good-quality steel exists globally, why are YOU being punished for using it?

NEASA

141,726 views • 2 months ago

“South Africa, Bafana Bafana must officially withdraw, SAFA must take a decision to withdraw from having anything to do with the World Cup that is taking place in America” EFF President Julius Malema “We must boycott the World Cup in America and boycott anything that has got to do with America because we cannot sit back and allow a person to destabilize the world and it becomes business as usual” Julius Sello Malema

“South Africa, Bafana Bafana must officially withdraw, SAFA must take a decision to withdraw from having anything to do with the World Cup that is taking place in America” EFF President Julius Malema “We must boycott the World Cup in America and boycott anything that has got to do with America because we cannot sit back and allow a person to destabilize the world and it becomes business as usual” Julius Sello Malema

News Live SA

559,162 views • 6 months ago