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Activists are left reeling as the South African government abruptly bans cannabis edibles, raising questions about the future of the industry and the government's commitment to cannabis legalisation.
In an unexpected move that has shocked South Africa's cannabis industry, the Department of Health has imposed a comprehensive ban on cannabis and hemp-derived food products. The decision has sparked fierce opposition from long-time decriminalisation activists, who view it as a major setback for the industry's growth and economic potential.
The assassination of Pamela Mabini, a key whistle-blower in the high-profile Timothy Omotoso case, has ignited nationwide outrage and urgent demands for stronger whistle-blower protection laws. Civil society organisations are condemning government delays in implementing crucial protective legislation while activists continue to pay with their lives.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana faces criticism for suggesting a VAT increase or cuts to Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress grants, with activist Darren Campher calling it a betrayal of the poorest South Africans.
Yale historian Daniel Magaziner unveils the remarkable story of Omar Badsha - photographer, activist, and unsung hero of South Africa's anti-apartheid movement - in a groundbreaking new biography that chronicles decades of resistance through the lens of one of the nation's most important visual storytellers