CAPE TOWN - The Economic Freedom Fighters EFF says it wont allow Starlink to enter the South African market, calling the satellite internet company a security threat.
The party also repeated its objection to new regulations by Minister Solly Malatsi to allow equity equivalence for multinational information and communications technology ICT sector global players.
Equity equivalence is investing in other forms of transformation, instead of companies offering a 30 stake to local black investors.
arties again voiced their objection to Starlink during the communication and digital technologies budget debate following its tabling by Malatsi on Friday.
EFF Member of Parliament Sinawo Thambo said amending BEE regulations on local ownership cant be done through a policy directive by the minister.
Malatsi stated that the regulations are to align ICT sector codes and broader transformation laws.