Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni Malatsi says Elon Musk’s Starlink has not submitted any licence applications to operate satellite services in South Africa. According to the minister, no applications have been received by the relevant authorities for Starlink’s intended satellite operations in the country. The statement addresses questions about Starlink’s plans and its potential entry into the South African market, with the minister indicating that, as of now, there is no formal licensing process underway based on applications received. The comments focus on the status of regulatory submissions rather than on technical or commercial details of Starlink’s proposed services. The minister’s position suggests that any change in Starlink’s South African plans would depend on whether and when the company files the required documentation and whether the applications meet licensing requirements.