Charl Botha: Cannabis Could Help Reverse the Rising Tide of National Madness

Charl Botha of H3 Legal Solutions argues that South Africa is facing a growing mental health crisis that is putting strain on the system. He says cannabis is a plant that been used for centuries for its therapeutic benefits its use should be integrated into the country’s framework for dealing with psychological disorders.

Mike Tyson Hits South Africa…Well, His Fake Products Are on Grey Zone Shelves

Heavyweight Boxing legend Mike Tyson has created a US$50 million cannabis empire that has made a huge impact on the US industry. Now his product is appearing on the shelves of South Africa’s cannabis retail ‘Grey Zone’. Obviously it’s a rip off, but it’s reportedly selling like hot-cakes.

Africa’s Cannabis Hopes Remain Stuck in the Shadows of Stigma

Cannabis on the African continent is generally viewed as dangerous. This has made it all the more difficult for those countries that have embarked on cannabis reform as there is deep anti-cannabis sentiment amongst both officialdom and the citizenry. Cannabiz Africa’s Africa Editor, John Makoni reflects how this stigmatization has not helped the marginalized and rural poor who should be the main beneficiaries of legalization.