AfriForum has demanded clarity on the launch of state-backed BrainSAT Satellite Services, which it said offered 1Mbps satellite Internet, while the yet-to-be-licensed Starlink supports speeds over 200Mbps.
On 30 June 2026, Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced the launch of BrainSAT as an independent South African satellite Internet and communications provider.
Sam Busa