Errol Musk claims that ANC attempted to obtain money from Elon Musk

Before the elections, President Cyril Ramaphosa and the African National Congress (ANC) allegedly attempted to win Elon Musk over by asking for a share in Starlink.

Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, claims that his son declined the request.

"Before the election, Ramaphosa sent me a letter to send to Elon, asking him for support.  And he had the idea that Elon would respond, but Elon didn't.  Before I sent the letter, Ramaphosa's secretary contacted me and said, Don't send the letter, we've changed, we think it's not a good idea but I had already sent the letter," He said on the Truth Report Podcast on YouTube.

The ANC’s support fell below 50% in last year’s national election, leading it to form a Government of National Unity that includes the DA.

Musk added that he had acted as an intermediary between the Presidency and his son on more than one occasion, including arranging a phone call between Ramaphosa and Elon Musk. However, he said he did not know the full details of their discussions.

Musk also claimed that the ANC later sought a share in Starlink, first 30%, then 39% before suggesting they would accept a $100 million donation instead.

IOL has reached out to the ANC for comment and will update the article once a response has been received.

"ANC wanted 30 % ownership of Starlink. Then they wanted 39 %. Then they said they'll take $100 million donation. You're talking to the wrong person when you say that kind of thing to Elon Musk. That's not the way you deal with Elon. I mean, that guy, Elon,  will stop the world from turning rather than give you what you want like that".

Elon Musk has previously criticised the government, accusing it of implementing race-based laws and claiming that Starlink was not available in the country because he was “not black”.

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