Ramaphosa touts SA’s democracy as Starlink debate heats up

In this week's tech news roundup, South Africa’s licensing framework for low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites will follow democratic due process, says president Cyril Ramaphosa. This comes amid widespread debate that the recently-gazetted draft policy directive leans in favour of a licensing model that would benefit one specific LEO provider, namely Starlink. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #starlink #presidency https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/WnpNgq212l3MVrGd News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-africas-next-unicorn-must-come-from-south-africa/nWJadvbNpwJvbjO1 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/mtn-starts-collapsing-its-3g-network-in-sa/nWJadvbNpzjvbjO1 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ramaphosa-touts-sas-democracy-as-starlink-debate-heats-up/wbrpOMg2XxY7DLZn https://www.itweb.co.za/article/malatsi

Published on 31 May 2025