RT @ZuluHokage: @HollyGrayle @MzamoDudula @romyblomkamp Nobody is slaughtering white people. We have a huge crime problem that effects ever…

@HollyGrayle @romyblomkamp True

@MbuyiseniNdlozi , thank you for handling that SABC interview with the precision of a surgeon and the grace of a poet, there were opportunities for you to throw the movement under the bus but you chose not to. Me, personally, individually, and in my humble capacity as nobody, I will forever respect you. 🙌🏾🔥

@elonmusk This is crazy.

@NqwentshaSamuel @Sinawo_Thambo Nailed it.

@eNCA Konakele kukhala ngisho I Bosasa.

@Somabhubezi @Sinawo_Thambo Owk

It seems like only a united SA can stand what is coming.

@robertmarawa Where is "your thoughts", please?

@PhumlaniMMajozi Awu.

@zukaitd @ItsMaDash @Sinawo_Thambo Owk

RT @Vee_Melusi: @MzamoDudula @Sinawo_Thambo This politicians only thinks about themselves acting as if they care about the poorest... Polit…

@Kingfatic @Sinawo_Thambo SIMP? Nah, I just prefer logic over blind loyalty. If advocating for affordable internet access and economic competition makes me a SIMP, then what does defending monopolies that exploit the poor make you?

Our leaders must stop building a nation dependent on external handouts. Aid is a tool of influence, not empowerment, and true sovereignty means self-sufficiency. For decades, politicians have preached economic liberation while engineering a system that keeps citizens reliant on the state instead of fostering real opportunity. Now, when external support is pulled, what do we have to show for it? A leadership that prioritized political survival over economic resilience. If this moment teaches us anything, it’s that South Africa doesn’t need better donors, it needs better leadership that invests in its people, industries, and self-reliance. Because a nation that begs will never be a nation that leads.

Underestimating Starlink would be a mistake, but so would misrepresenting the debate. Yes, Starlink has military applications, signal amplification, and geolocation capabilities, but so do many global tech providers, including those we already rely on. Microsoft, Google, and Huawei all have deep integrations into South Africa’s digital infrastructure, should we block them too? The issue isn’t ignorance of what Starlink can do; it’s whether rejecting it outright is a rational response. Instead of banning it, why not impose regulatory frameworks that protect national interests while ensuring access to affordable internet? Because right now, the only ones winning from Starlink’s exclusion are the local telecom monopolies, not the people who desperately need cheaper, better connectivity.

@Mabo_letso @Sinawo_Thambo No, there was one before that.

No, Starlink isn’t free, just like Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, or Rain aren’t free. The difference? Starlink introduces competition in a market where data prices are among the highest in the world. More competition means better services and lower costs over time. The real question isn’t whether it’s free; it’s why South Africans are being denied the choice to access it. Shouldn’t we be widening the market instead of protecting monopolies that keep prices high?

You raise a valid concern, Starlink has demonstrated military capabilities in Ukraine, and dependency on any single foreign entity for critical infrastructure carries risks. However, let’s apply the same scrutiny across the board. If dependency is a ‘disease,’ why does South Africa rely on China for technology, on the U.S. for financial systems, and on Russia for energy cooperation? The reality is, we already depend on global players for various strategic sectors. The key isn’t blocking competition, it’s negotiating terms that protect national interests while ensuring access to vital services. If the concern is overreliance, why not enforce regulatory safeguards rather than outright rejection? Furthermore, our telecom industry is already monopolized, keeping data prices high and rural communities disconnected. Wouldn't introducing Starlink actually reduce reliance on a handful of local companies that currently hold all the power? The real danger isn't just dependency on Starlink, it’s allowing existing monopolies to continue exploiting the people unchecked.