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South Africa: Police Cautioned Over Arresting People for Cannabis Use and Possession
GroundUp, 4 September 2023
"There is currently no legislation that prescribes what quantities of cannabis may be possessed or cultivated" Read more »
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South Africa: We Bought Cannabis. It Was Probably Illegal. Here's Why
GroundUp, 25 August 2023
The Medicines Act is being misused while Parliament dithers Read more »
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South Africa: Progress Made in Hemp, Cannabis Sector Policy
SAnews.gov.za, 25 June 2023
Government is making strides in the development of a policy for the hemp and cannabis sector, as stakeholders have collectively agreed on regulatory reforms. Read more »
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South Africa: Cannabis, Indigenous Plants Project in Ilembe a Boon for Communities
SAnews.gov.za, 17 May 2023
A groundbreaking initiative is set to grow the agricultural sector in the iLembe District Municipality, according to KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance, Neliswa Peggy Nkonyeni. Read more »
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South Africa: Cannabis Industry Plans for South Africa Have Stalled - How to Get Them Moving Again
The Conversation Africa, 24 March 2023
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa recently reiterated plans to accelerate the commercialisation of hemp as well as cannabis plants. His speech setting out government's… Read more »