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Derailed: Episode 48: "A ticking dagga timebomb"

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The availability of dagga products in South Africa is setting off major alarm bells in the medical fraternity.

As we put mental health under the microscope this October, we're looking at some of the substances that are being abused - like dagga.

HOT1027’S Tara Penny has more…

25 Oct 2024 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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