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South Africa is doing Apartheid 2.0
In early 2025, Elon Musk posted on X claiming that South Africa is effectively implementing a new form of racial discrimination, which he labeled 'Apartheid 2.0,' referring to the country's Black Econ
In early 2025, Elon Musk posted on X claiming that South Africa is effectively implementing a new form of racial discrimination, which he labeled "Apartheid 2.0," referring to the country's Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policies and land expropriation legislation. Musk, who was born in South Africa, has repeatedly criticized these policies as discriminatory against white South Africans. The post reflects his broader ongoing commentary on South African governance and his personal and business disputes with the country, including SpaceX's reported exclusion from a government broadband contract due to BEE compliance requirements.
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Source: Elon Musk (X) | 2026-04-12