Elon Musk's Upbringing in Apartheid South Africa Under Scrutiny Amidst Right-Wing Leanings

Elon Musk's early life in apartheid-era South Africa is under examination following his embrace of right-wing conspiracy theories and support for the Alternative for Germany (AfD). His views echo sentiments reminiscent of old South Africa. Musk is part of the 'PayPal mafia,' a group of billionaires with South African roots advocating for extreme economic liberalism. Peter Thiel, David Sacks, and Roelof Botha are also part of this group. Musk's ownership of X and his ties to Trump have intensified scrutiny. Some connect Musk's current stance to his formative years in a racially hierarchical South Africa, while others dismiss this as oversimplification. Musk's grandfather, Joshua Haldeman, admired the apartheid regime and led a pro-fascist movement in Canada. Musk left South Africa in 1988, avoiding mandatory military service, and obtained Canadian citizenship.