‘South Africa operates extremely racist laws’ – Elon Musk
World News ‘South Africa operates extremely racist laws’ – Elon Musk Published on April 3, 2026 By Francis Ugwu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Elon Musk has criticised South Africa’s policy framework, alleging that the country operates “extremely racist laws.” Musk made the remark on Friday via the social media platform X, amid ongoing debate over South Africa’s employment and transformation policies. “South Africa has extremely racist laws,” Musk wrote. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); His comment comes as President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, DEI, measures, particularly the Black Economic Empowerment, BEE, policy. Ramaphosa had dismissed calls for the policy to be scrapped, insisting that affirmative action remains necessary to address historical inequalities. Recent regulations under the Employment Equity Amendment Act outline workforce targets across multiple sectors between 2025 and 2030, requiring increased representation of designated groups, including Black people, women and persons with disabilities. The policy has continued to generate mixed reactions, with supporters arguing it promotes inclusion, while critics, including Musk, contend that it enforces race-based hiring practices. Don't Miss War: ‘US has not even started destroying what’s left in Iran’ – Trump You may like UCL: South Africa’s Bartlett blames Galatasaray’s 4-0 defeat to Liverpool on Osimhen’s injury South Africa: Ndah still awaiting work permit to debut for Stellenbosch FC Nigeria, South Africa strengthen military ties to tackle terrorism, modern threats 2026 World Cup: ‘FIFA’s decision against South Africa came very late’ – Gaye tells Nigeria to be patient Family of Plateau student murdered in South Africa seeks help to repatriate body South Africa’s Kaizer Chiefs told to appoint Nigeria’s Sunday Oliseh as head coach
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