Lerato Mbele speaks to Trenton Birch, CEO & Co-Founder of Cheeba Cannabis Academy & the Cheeba Cannabis Consulting about cannabis in SA.

Lerato Mbele speaks to Trenton Birch, CEO &amp; Co-Founder of Cheeba Cannabis Academy &amp; the Cheeba Cannabis Consulting about cannabis in SA.

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South Africa’s cannabis economy

The minister of Correctional Services, Pieter Groenewald said that more beds are needed in prisons to address the issue of overcrowding. The minister revealed the department requires an estimated R36bn in capital allocation to construct new correctional centres to end overcrowding. This was revealed in a recent parliamentary Q&A session as the department grapples with an average overcrowding rate of about 46%. To address this, Groenewald emphasized the need to construct an additional 50,000 bed spaces. Lerato Mbele spoke to Samuel Thobakgale, national commissioner of the department of correctional services and, Andy Mashaile who is a security strategist & crime expert.

The minister of Correctional Services, Pieter Groenewald said that more beds are needed in prisons to address the issue of overcrowding. The minister revealed the department requires an estimated R36bn in capital allocation to construct new correctional centres to end overcrowding. This was revealed in a recent parliamentary Q&amp;A session as the department grapples with an average overcrowding rate of about 46%. To address this, Groenewald emphasized the need to construct an additional 50,000 bed spaces. Lerato Mbele spoke to Samuel Thobakgale, national commissioner of the department of correctional services and, Andy Mashaile who is a security strategist &amp; crime expert.

Correctional Services Needs R36billion to Build More Prisons 

Fandom culture has taken the world by storm in recent years. From movies and TV shows to books and video games, fans have formed dedicated communities that celebrate and immerse themselves in their favorite franchises. This unique phenomenon has not only created a sense of belonging and camaraderie among fans but has also given rise to a wide range of opportunities within the entertainment industry. Fandom culture is its ability to shape and influence popular media in a way that fan feedback is highly considered as the key driver of how games are designed, how music is produced, how TV shows are broadcast and etc. Lerato Mbele was joined by Dr. Catherine Duncan, senior lecturer and media fandom writer from Wits university as well as Katlego Mosielele, sports journalist.

Fandom culture has taken the world by storm in recent years. From movies and TV shows to books and video games, fans have formed dedicated communities that celebrate and immerse themselves in their favorite franchises. This unique phenomenon has not only created a sense of belonging and camaraderie among fans but has also given rise to a wide range of opportunities within the entertainment industry. Fandom culture is its ability to shape and influence popular media in a way that fan feedback is highly considered as the key driver of how games are designed, how music is produced, how TV shows are broadcast and etc. Lerato Mbele was joined by Dr. Catherine Duncan, senior lecturer and media fandom writer from Wits university as well as Katlego Mosielele, sports journalist.

Culture Corner - Influence of Fandom Culture in Entertainment 

Fentanyl, a potent lab-made opioid painkiller, has recently been detected in South Africa, raising concerns about the potential for a growing drug crisis. This substance, which has been at the center of the opioid epidemic in the United States, is now reportedly appearing in several regions of South Africa, including the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. Lerato Mbele was in conversation with Researcher at the University of Pretoria, Dr Andrew Scheibe and Emergency physician, with a subspecialty in critical care and toxicology, Dr. Lucy Hindle.

Fentanyl, a potent lab-made opioid painkiller, has recently been detected in South Africa, raising concerns about the potential for a growing drug crisis. This substance, which has been at the center of the opioid epidemic in the United States, is now reportedly appearing in several regions of South Africa, including the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. Lerato Mbele was in conversation with Researcher at the University of Pretoria, Dr Andrew Scheibe and Emergency physician, with a subspecialty in critical care and toxicology, Dr. Lucy Hindle.

South Africa’s cannabis economy

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