The South African government has withdrawn its controversial ban on food products containing hemp and cannabis, following pressure from civil rights group Free SA.

The reversal was confirmed by Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, who faced a potential court battle over the issue. The Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality South Africa - Free SA,  challenged the legality of the regulations, arguing that the government failed to follow due process and consult the public as required by law.

To speak to us about this is Free SA spokesperson Reuben Coetzer.

The South African government has withdrawn its controversial ban on food products containing hemp and cannabis, following pressure from civil rights group Free SA.
The reversal was confirmed by Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, who faced a potential court battle over the issue. The Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality South Africa - Free SA, &nbsp;challenged the legality of the regulations, arguing that the government failed to follow due process and consult the public as required by law.
To speak to us about this is Free SA spokesperson Reuben Coetzer.

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SA government has withdrawn its controversial ban on food products containing hemp, cannabis

Ithuba Holdings is preparing to step down as operator of South Africa's National Lottery at the end of May, bringing to a close over a decade at the helm.

During that time, the company says it has raised billions of rand for charitable causes and supported community development across the country.

Ithuba has also expanded beyond South Africa into countries including Botswana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya, reflecting a growing footprint across Africa's lottery sector.

To reflect on Ithuba's legacy and future plans, I'm joined live now by Michelle van Trotsenburg, Ithuba Holdings Head of Corporate Relations...

Ithuba Holdings is preparing to step down as operator of South Africa's National Lottery at the end of May, bringing to a close over a decade at the helm.
During that time, the company says it has raised billions of rand for charitable causes and supported community development across the country.
Ithuba has also expanded beyond South Africa into countries including Botswana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya, reflecting a growing footprint across Africa's lottery sector.
To reflect on Ithuba's legacy and future plans, I'm joined live now by Michelle van Trotsenburg, Ithuba Holdings Head of Corporate Relations...

Ithuba Holdings to Exit as South Africa's National Lottery Operator

Channel Africa's Africa Matters will be launched in two days in partnership with Wits Business School in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The theme is this year's summit is climate change: financing Africa's recovery" - to discuss this more, Thami Ngubeni, who is one of the facilitators at the summit.

Her focus will be on financing, and where will Africa get the funds from? Ngubeni shared more...

Channel Africa's Africa Matters will be launched in two days in partnership with Wits Business School in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The theme is this year's summit is climate change: financing Africa's recovery" - to discuss this more, Thami Ngubeni, who is one of the facilitators at the summit.
Her focus will be on financing, and where will Africa get the funds from? Ngubeni shared more...

Funding Africa's climate is not an issue of Charity, but justice and compensation:  Ngubeni 

The United States has deployed MQ-9 Reaper drones and around 200 troops to Nigeria in what officials describe as a non-combat, intelligence-support role, aimed at helping tackle the growing threat of Islamist militancy in the country's north.

The move comes amid a resurgence of attacks by armed groups, raising fresh questions about regional security and the evolving role of foreign partners in West Africa's counterterrorism efforts.

To unpack what this means on the ground and for the wider region,  Abuja-based security analyst, Chidi Omeje, who is also the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Security Digest...

The United States has deployed MQ-9 Reaper drones and around 200 troops to Nigeria in what officials describe as a non-combat, intelligence-support role, aimed at helping tackle the growing threat of Islamist militancy in the country's north.
The move comes amid a resurgence of attacks by armed groups, raising fresh questions about regional security and the evolving role of foreign partners in West Africa's counterterrorism efforts.
To unpack what this means on the ground and for the wider region, &nbsp;Abuja-based security analyst, Chidi Omeje, who is also the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Security Digest...

SA government has withdrawn its controversial ban on food products containing hemp, cannabis

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