Marijuana Law is 'Racist', South African Court Hears

The Dagga Party has filed an application to the Western Cape High Court to have the prohibition of cannabis declared unconstitutional due to its basis on "unscientific propaganda" and a "defunct racist and political agenda".

  • South Africa:   Govt Set to Argue Dagga Case

    News24Wire, 14 December 2016

    Government will present arguments in an application over the decriminalisation of cannabis when it continues in the Western Cape High Court on Wednesday. Read more »

  • South Africa:   'No Proof' That Marijuana Is Harmful

    News24Wire, 13 December 2016

    If cannabis is as harmful as it is purported to be there should be tens of millions of deaths a year, but there is no evidence to show that is the case, Rastafarian Garreth Prince… Read more »

  • South Africa:   Marijuana Law Challenge Back in Court

    News24Wire, 13 December 2016

    The Western Cape High Court is on Tuesday expected to hear the Dagga Party's application to have the prohibition of dagga declared unconstitutional. Read more »

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