South African Rooibos Council pays R12.2 million to Khoi and San people Posted by Taylah Strauss on 14 July 2022 An agreement between the South African Rooibos Council (SARC) and the Khoi and San communities, signed nearly three years ago, has finally come to fruition. READ MORE: Rooibos: from seedling to teacup The SARC has paid R12.2 million to these communities, from whom they receive traditional knowledge of rooibos and its commercial use. Although the agreement was signed in 2019, discussions have been under way since 2014, when the Khoi and San communities were recognised by the government as the rightful holders of traditional knowledge of rooibos. The agreement entails a benefit-sharing levy of 1.5%, paid out into a trust annually. The funds are intended to uplift both communities, who will use it at their discretion, to alleviate poverty and increase food security, biodiversity conservation and social development. Other benefits include employment opportunities and support to around 160 small farms in the Western and Northern Cape. Picture: ALSO READ Visit a Rooibos farm in the Cederberg to see how this staple is harvested Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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