EKASINOMICS - Biofuel from castor oil: How Thabang Mabapa is helping farmers

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GUEST – Thabang Mabapa - Biofuel Producer and founder of Selokong sa Dimelana (SSD)

Soweto-born Thabang Mabapa who uses science to extract oil from castor oil seeds says that his project has the ability to replace fossil fuel and help to save South Africa’s energy crisis.
20 Sep 2023 5PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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