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Starlink orders ICASAsePush to halt operations in South Africa as regulator Icasa cracks whip
In a significant move, Elon Musk's Starlink faces regulatory challenges in South Africa, as authorities demand the cessation of operations, raising questions about the future of internet access in the region.
What is the fuss with Starlink and what would it cost in South Africa?
Why is Starlink's satellite internet service causing a stir in South Africa? Explore the government's proposed changes and the public's reaction.
Malema condemns government’s push to relax B-BBEE rules for Starlink
: Julius Malema vehemently opposes government proposals easing B-BBEE requirements for Elon Musk's Starlink, accusing leaders of caving to foreign pressures. Is South Africa sacrificing local empowerment for international interests?
Elon Musk is a Force of Nature
Elon Musk needs trusted supervision and wisdom if all his remarkable talents and energies in streamlining the federal behemoth are not to go to waste stymied by never-ending lawsuits, writes Armstrong Williams.
Sunita Williams' 288 days in space: The hidden effects of long-term space missions
Sunita Williams' return from a 288-day mission in space reveals the profound physical and psychological effects of long-term space travel,
Nine months in orbit: NASA astronauts make a stellar return to Earth
After nine months in space, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have returned to Earth. Their mission, originally set for just eight days, turned into an epic journey filled with challenges. Discover their incredible story of resilience and dedication to space exploration.
WATCH: Smiles, thumbs ups and a safe return for 'stranded' NASA astronauts
After nine months, a pair of US astronauts are finally home.
Astronauts finally to return after unexpected 9-month ISS stay
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams flew to the orbital lab in June last year, on what was supposed to be a days-long roundtrip to test out Boeing's Starliner on its first crewed flight.
Elon Musk’s IQ is 'likely below 110' and to top it, he is 'an average coder', says his biographer
Elon Musk's biographer Seth Abramson claims Musk is an "average coder" and “average video game player” with terrible management skills, merely coasting on luck and the grind of his workforce.
Did Musk's Starlink BEE sting suit him up to fight with SA?
Political analyst Joe Mhlanga said Elon Musk may have been angered by his failure to force the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) to scrap the rules requiring 30% BEE shareholding ownership policy.
SAA flights unaffected by SpaceX rocket re-entry disruptions
South African Airways confirms its operations remain unaffected by SpaceX rocket re-entry disruptions, while other carriers face delays. ATNS says it's fully prepared to manage such space-related aerial incidents.
Trump Buddha statues spark viral trend in China ahead of second term
Chinese sculptor's playful take on Trump gains renewed popularity amid his re-election
Qantas delays flights to Joburg due to SpaceX rockets
Australian Airline, Qantas has been forced to delay several flights from Sydney to Johannesburg over that few weeks due to SpaceX rockets re-entering the Earth's atmosphere.
SpaceX Starship to launch fake satellites for first time
SpaceX’s seventh Starship test flight will be the most ambitious to date, and the first involving a new 'block 2' version with significant upgrades.
German Chancellor Scholz slams 'erratic' Elon Musk comments, support for far right aFd political party
The world's wealthiest man -- who owns social media platform X -- has in a string of posts attacked several European leaders and ruffled feathers on the continent.
Top Scientific Breakthroughs of 2024: A Year in Review
As 2024 rolls to a close, this year’s top science stories show inspiring advances while leaving much to ponder.
Tesla shares surge after Donald Trump hails Elon Musk as a genius after election win
Tesla shares leapt as Donald Trump wins the US elections and praises brilliance of Elon Musk.
The rising power of big tech leaders in politics
As tech leaders like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos demonstrate unprecedented influence in the 2024 US elections, questions arise about their growing power and the need for global accountability.
WATCH: Elon Musk’s SpaceX makes history - but what did it cost?
History was made on Sunday as Elon Musk’s SpaceX was able to “catch” the booster of its Starship rocket after a test flight.
Starship booster caught by SpaceX
During its last flight in June, SpaceX achieved its first successful splashdown with Starship, a prototype spaceship that Musk hopes will one day carry humans to Mars.
Elon Musk says he is ‘all in’ on Donald Trump in US election bid, ramping up his support
Elon Musk said it would be a threat to democracy if Kamala Harris wins November's US election, while amping up his support for Donald Trump, saying he was “all in”.
Astrophysics student goes against the grain
Between family, academics and the HIRAX project, Tasmiya Papiah has little time left for herself, but always finds the time to enjoy her peculiar passions.
‘Space flight is risky, even at its safest and even at its most routine’: NASA to return Boeing's Starliner astronauts from space next year
Flawed Boeing mission to return to Earth with rival SpaceX, but it will be a long haul for the seasoned space travellers.
Musk to move companies out of California over transgender law
The multi-billionaire also said that he is transferring X, formerly Twitter, from its art-deco headquarters in San Francisco to Austin, a threat he has made before but never saw to completion.
‘The final straw’: Elon Musk to move X and SpaceX out of California over transgender law
The billionaire tech mogul says a new transgender law that was recently passed in California was the final straw.