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'There is proof of stage 4 cancer patients being healed' - Labat Africa CEO Brian Van Rooyen

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Known for his involvement in South African rugby, the CEO of Labat Africa, Brian Van Rooyen is moving into the ever-growing cannabis industry. He told BizNews Power Hour anchor Jackie Cameron about plans to launch CBD-infused energy drinks. Speaking about the debated medicinal effects of cannabis, Van Rooyen told BizNews about studies done by BioData that have proven the efficacy of cannabis on cancer patients. 'There is proof that [they] have run studies on stage 4 cancer patients that have been healed'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 Mar 2021 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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