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@LungaMrhetjha Imagine how much worse it would've been without Starlink. 🤣

Nigeria became the first African country to install Starlink in January 2023. 1. Nigerian Poverty Rate (2023) - 56.2% 2. Nigerian Poverty Rate (2026) - 62% In three (3) years of Starlink existence in Nigeria, poverty has increased by 5.8 percentage points. You're a liar😅

@Tshepo591694751 @LuGuy20 What happened with Eskom, Transnet, SAA, Denel, SAPO was not imaginary.

@viii_am @LuGuy20 The media has done a wonderful job in the country painting South African politicians as corrupt villains because their black… the US government has some of the most self enriching corrupt politicians but you won’t hear about that cause their white

China & South Korea achieved their "miracle" growth by taking the opposite path to South Africa's current "market-friendly" restraint. They did not wait for private sector investment; they forced the economy to industrialise using state levers to bypass the need for foreign debt

@sandileswana You take it for granted that democracy and eradication of inequality is a right, whilst it is only a social construct. The baseline of life is survival of the fittest. Democracy is a luxury for those societies that have progressed to become high trust, else it just won't work.

Does democracy assume equality of citizens. Does Western liberal democracy acknowledge upfront that money, wealth, racism and income all, can make citizens politically unequal. Democracy, as a foundational concept, inherently assumes that all citizens are equal in their political rights, specifically that each person has an equal voice, such as one vote, in governance. However, Western liberal democracy is often seen as grappling with the tension between this philosophical promise of political equality and the reality of socio-economic inequality. Here is a breakdown of how the two parts of your query are understood: 1. Does democracy assume equality of citizens? Idealism vs. Reality: Democracy is defined by the aspiration to produce a more equal society where the majority of citizens see each other as social and political equals. It rests on the "principle of intrinsic equality," assuming that every adult's interests are entitled to equal consideration. Political Equality: The assumption is often specifically about political equality (voting, freedom of speech) rather than social or economic equality. The "One Person, One Vote" Concept: This is the most crucial formal assumption, guaranteeing equal voting rights, which is enshrined in constitutions like South Africa's. 2. Does Western liberal democracy acknowledge political inequality upfront? While liberal democracies have constitutional protections guaranteeing equal rights, they do not necessarily "acknowledge upfront" in a singular, formal declaration that money and wealth make citizens unequal. Instead, this recognition is a matter of intense public debate, political science study, and legal contention. Recognition of the Problem: Many scholars and critics, particularly those in the field of political science, argue that in practice, "a society that is split between rich and poor is a society split between those with the power to be heard in public discussion and those that lack such power". The Role of Money and Wealth: Western liberal democracies often fail to act on the reality that "the wealthy roar with a clarity and consistency that policy-makers readily hear and routinely follow," while others whisper. Financial contributions to political campaigns, lobbying, and media ownership often mean that wealthy individuals and corporations have greater influence over policy than ordinary citizens. Race and Inequality: Research shows that race often constrains democracy's equalizing potential. Entrenched racial inequalities, combined with "liberal discourses," can hinder the capacity to advance policies that eradicate those inequalities. The "Equal Before the Law" Paradox: While liberal democracies guarantee that everyone is equal before the law (as in Section 9 of South Africa's Constitution), this does not automatically undo the entrenched socioeconomic disparities caused by factors like racism, colonialism, and corporate influence. The Ideological Shift: Some observers suggest that a shift in public attitudes since the 1970s has created "social acceptability around the idea of individual freedom and [has] delegitimized government welfare expenditure," leading to greater inequality. In summary: Democracy promises equality. Western liberal democracy operates on that assumption, but often faces criticism for failing to adequately address the structural inequalities (money, racism, income) that disrupt that equality in practice.

@ChrisExcel102 If only you could understand eye-ron-eee 🤣

There are two types of neighbours There is that neighbour that no matter how much they’re struggling. They never leave their home. They fight their own battles and win Then there’s that one who rather close down their house instead of fixing and go steal from neighbours😩

@AmritHallan @travelingflying Are Europeans native to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA? Stop picking on Europeans in South Africa.

What are white people doing in a black country anyway? Just like the British left India, whites should have left South Africa. Native Americans in America would have done the same had they not been completely decimated. I don't support targeting of white people, but whites should have left the region if they are not native to the region.

Black woman from South Africa: “Black people have been patient enough for more than 400 years of colonialism. We are coming for you, and we are going to get everything that you own.” White people are facing racism, hatred, and brutal violence in South Africa. This is not acceptable. More people should know about the horrible things happening in South Africa; almost nobody talks about it.

@RedRoseTae @zilevandamme He has a belief system. When you have too much money, any more money is pointless.

@viii_am @zilevandamme Then why is he like a little whining bitch if he doesn’t need us?

I still can’t believe Elon Musk thought he could hate tweet himself into an ICASA license. He must blame whoever didn’t warn him about going up against the hornet’s nest that is SA Twitter. Brother, It would have been easier to just apply & deal with ICASA. Trevor said it best.

@LethueK And not to mention that most the loans are in USD not ZAR, so if the currency depreciates, the loan costs even more.

The cost of money in Africa is the hidden tax on growth. While G7 countries borrow at 0.75%–3.75%, Africa’s median sits around 6.75% and in some cases like Zimbabwe (35%) and Sudan (28%+), it becomes nearly impossible to build or scale a business. High interest rates don’t just slow startups they choke innovation, limit investment, and delay development. Capital is expensive where it’s needed the most.

@ankletwist @MelanieWebbSA @elonmusk He is being creative with you.

@viii_am @MelanieWebbSA @elonmusk Then he must kindly leave us alone.

Hey @elonmusk, I have a question...WHY do you want so badly to invest in South Africa??? What makes you so keen to do business in a country that you consider so corrupt and murderous? Make it make sense. Please.

@Cymrawd_Ted @benonwine Occam's razor

@benonwine Simplistic crap for simpletons.

Shit I laughed at this at first…. But this is LITERALLY how the Labour Government runs the Country! 🫢😮

@SJmaboea91 @RealXavier011 Girls fly planes. All equal.

@RealXavier011 A girl vs a oy what kind of competition is that

Havard VS UNISA

@Lebo_TheSmart 👑🧌👑🤣

Black poeples neva can b racist wena pinky 🚮

@_afro_politan R500,000,000 of free Starlink internet to rural schools is what Musk is donating. It's people like you who are stopping the donation.

Elon has been a South African billionaire for years now. Can someone point me towards any philanthropic activities he's undertaken in SA? Any children's hospital wards he's renovated? So why does anyone believe that there is any goodwill or benefit coming along with starlink?

@OMG_ITS_NDABA R500,000,000 of free Starlink internet to rural schools is equivalent to building any of those things. The question is how much do you care about poor black Africans?

Elon Musk who has never Built a school in Africa Built a university in Africa Built a hospital in Africa Built a library in Africa Given an African a morsel of bread Suddenly cares about poor black Africans. Don’t make me laugh

@denialmustend Meanwhile Britain in the 1970s...

"Stop talking about apartheid. It's time to move on." Said by some, on a daily. Silence doesn’t heal injustice,it buries it. Apartheid wasn’t just history; its scars still shape lives today. Speaking about it isn’t dwelling in the past. It’s demanding truth and accountability.

@AnterosKaiser @ISephara Why must multinationals such as Amazon and Microsoft be involved in your BEE laws? They had nothing to do with implementing apartheid in SA.

@ISephara Conflating business ownership laws with Apartheid is an insult to history. He isn't being banned for being white he's being denied a license because he refuses to comply with the same B-BBEE laws that every other multinational follows. His birthplace doesn't put him above the law

Meet Elon Musk, a 54 year old US businessman who, for years, has said South African Blacks are committing genocide against local Whites But he also says he wants to give as many Blacks as he can access to faster internet, using his Starlink services. Question: If blacks are so racist, dangerous & commit genocide, then why fight to give them faster internet access??

@i_likebrandon Correction: Americans: Wow, South Africa didn't want Elon Musk to launch Starlink because they want it to be black owned.

Americans: Wow, South Africa didn't want Elon Musk to launch Starlink because they want it to be locally owned. Also America: We have to ensure TikTok is owned by an American company. "Rules for thee but not for me" ass country.

@AccordingToLee I wonder who is paying for the VAT and alcohol tax?

Brilliant. Just brilliant. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾