Malatsi comes out swinging in Starlink lobbying row
- Solly Malatsi delivered a written rebuttal to parliament regarding the Starlink lobbying controversy.
- He clarified that his only meeting with SpaceX was facilitated by Robert Appelbaum from Webber Wentzel.
- Malatsi stated that he has met with multiple low-Earth orbit satellite operators, including Starlink, but did not discuss individual license applications.
The ongoing controversy surrounding the Starlink lobbying allegations raises significant concerns about transparency and accountability in government dealings with private interests. It is crucial for the integrity of public policy that such interactions are scrutinized to prevent any potential conflicts of interest, especially in light of past state capture incidents.
