Elon’s starry W-Fi offering to SA kids
Elon Musk is back to blowing intergalactic kisses – this time aimed straight at Mzansi’s policymakers. After falling out with his “terrible things are happening in South Africa” sponsor, Donald Trump, over a spicy Jeffrey Epstein docier mention, Musk found himself orbiting political loneliness.
Big mistake. He forgot that if his Starlink dream was to launch in SA without that BEE turbulence, he’d still need Donald Duck’s influence. So, what does Mr Mars do? Issues a carefully couched apology to Trump, kisses up to both sides, and jikijiki – offers R500-million worth of free Wi-Fi to 5 000 South African schools.
A starry peace offering? A space-age bribe? Either way, Shwa sees you, Elon. That’s not just Wi-Fi – it’s a kiss from the stars. Let’s just hope it lands well for the poor kids.
