It’s Arbor Week. It gives us a chance to appreciate our natural flora, and create awareness about its importance. The Dendrological Society of South Africa, says that this year, the country is celebrating three trees. These have been categorised as: a common tree (The Sweet Thorn), a tree of promotion (The Spekboom), and a tree of appreciation (The Pepper Bark). Spekboom is known for its health benefits, sucking a leaf could quench your thirst, treat exhaustion, dehydration and heatstroke. 

Guest: Izak van der Westhuizen, National Register of Big Trees in South Africa at the Dendrological Society

Spekboom - the Tree that Keeps on Giving | Radio 786

Civil society groups have welcomed the Gauteng High High Court’s request to the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) to end delays in the review application related to permits allowing weapons exports to Saudi Arabian and the UAE. It comes amid the backdrop of Saudi relentlessly waging war on Yemen, killing innocent people. Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been equipped with weapons from major exporting countries, including South Africa, to continue its barrage of attacks.

Guest: Dr Atilla Kisla  - Southern African Litigation Centre

Civil Society Welcomes Court's Directive To Not Delay Arms Trade Case | Radio 786

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Spekboom - the Tree that Keeps on Giving | Radio 786

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