If reports are true and all negotiations go well, Starlink could launch in South Africa from "the middle of 2025."

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer told MSNBC Monday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency was “not on the ground” and that the area did “not have confirmed assistance” from FEMA, forcing local organizations such as the St. Louis Community Foundation to turn to crowdfunding to rebuild their community.

“Ramaphosa is walking into a buzzsaw in the Oval Office,” said Cameron Hudson, former director for African affairs on the National Security Council during the George W. Bush administration. Hudson said he expected the visit to be an “unmitigated disaster.”

Ahead of the high-stakes meeting with US president Donald Trump, president Cyril Ramaphosa says his delegation will do what is best for SA on Starlink licensing.

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa will hold crucial talks at the White House with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday in a high-stakes meeting that could improve or deteriorate already frosty relations between the nations.

In rural areas, where traditional broadband infrastructure is scarce, Starlink’s presence may be key to bridging the divide.

President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Washington, DC, with confidence ahead of his meeting with President Donald Trump, aiming to address key issues and strengthen South Africa-US relations.