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Serious scientific research into Rooibos health benefits gets major boost

Published by Staff Reporter

Scientific research into the health benefits of Rooibos have now been boosted with a R4.8-million investment from the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI). The investment is aimed at unlocking the potential socio-economic value of SA’s favourite tisane.

Khoi and San people recognised as rightful knowledge holders of rooibos with R12.2 million levy payout.

Published by Media Statement

History was made this past week when the Rooibos industry disbursed the first round of benefit-sharing funds to the National Khoi and San Council and the South African San Council as part of an Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS) agreement that was signed between the parties in 2019.

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Serious scientific research into Rooibos health benefits gets major boost

Khoi and San people recognised as rightful knowledge holders of rooibos with R12.2 million levy payout.