Manakhe Ciya joins Kwena Moabelo on the line to speak on the Pietermariztburg Pensioner’s Forum request for a 13th cheque and an increase pension to a living wage.

 

Manakhe Ciya joins Kwena Moabelo on the line to speak on the Pietermariztburg Pensioner&rsquo;s Forum request for a 13th cheque and an increase pension to a living wage.
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The Pietermariztburg Pensioner’s Forum request for a 13th cheque and an increase pension to a living wage.

Exodus & Rebirth traces Ras Adv Sipho Gideon Mantula’s journey through Rastafari, reggae and resistance, from the 1994 Mahikeng Uprising to a lifelong commitment to African liberation. Rooted in culture, education and human rights advocacy, his work reflects a rebuilding of African consciousness and spiritual identity. Mantula weaves music, activism and scholarship to inspire cultural revival, self-determination and justice across South Africa and the continent.

Exodus &amp; Rebirth traces Ras Adv Sipho Gideon Mantula&rsquo;s journey through Rastafari, reggae and resistance, from the 1994 Mahikeng Uprising to a lifelong commitment to African liberation. Rooted in culture, education and human rights advocacy, his work reflects a rebuilding of African consciousness and spiritual identity. Mantula weaves music, activism and scholarship to inspire cultural revival, self-determination and justice across South Africa and the continent.

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As South Africa moves into 2026, the cannabis sector is shifting from informal and pilot phases into regulated commercial markets. This transition presents major opportunities for economic growth, job creation, innovation and exports amid rising global demand. However, regulatory clarity, market access and inclusion remain key challenges. Brett Hilton Barber, founder and publisher of Cannabiz Africa, unpacks what lies ahead for the industry and the path to sustainable regulation.

As South Africa moves into 2026, the cannabis sector is shifting from informal and pilot phases into regulated commercial markets. This transition presents major opportunities for economic growth, job creation, innovation and exports amid rising global demand. However, regulatory clarity, market access and inclusion remain key challenges. Brett Hilton Barber, founder and publisher of Cannabiz Africa, unpacks what lies ahead for the industry and the path to sustainable regulation.

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A South African civil society campaign is urging Elon Musk’s xAI to strengthen safeguards on Grok amid concerns that the AI can generate nude images. Activists warn this poses serious risks around consent, exploitation and the escalation of online gender-based violence, calling for stronger ethical controls and accountability in AI development. William Bird, Director of Media Monitoring Africa, weighs in on the implications for digital rights and safety.

A South African civil society campaign is urging Elon Musk&rsquo;s xAI to strengthen safeguards on Grok amid concerns that the AI can generate nude images. Activists warn this poses serious risks around consent, exploitation and the escalation of online gender-based violence, calling for stronger ethical controls and accountability in AI development. William Bird, Director of Media Monitoring Africa, weighs in on the implications for digital rights and safety.

The Pietermariztburg Pensioner’s Forum request for a 13th cheque and an increase pension to a living wage.

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