Justice Dept Publishes Draft Regulations for Cannabis Act, Invites Public Input by 5 March 2026
The draft regulations for the Cannabis Act have finally been released. They propose a legal maximum possession of five cannabis plants by an individual adult and up to 750 grams of dried flower. The regulations also allow for the expungement of criminal records relating to cannabis, but commercial trade remains outlawed.
Legal Compliance Framework for Reselling Cannabis Products in South Africa
There are significant risks yet potential opportunities for those seeking to resell cannabis and related products into the South African cannabis market. This is the view of Mayet and Associates who say compliance with the Medicines Act is the key to mitigating risk as detailed in their assessment of regulatory status quo
Pass the Dutchie….Medical Cannabis Legal in the Netherlands but Patient Access Remains a Challenge
The Dutch medical cannabis industry is struggling to match legality wth accessibility. A recent survey revealed the Netherlands has an estimated 500 000 people seeking to use cannabis for medical purposes but only 7 000 or so have actually managed to get prescriptions.
FGFA: Six Things Cannabis Users Still Get Wrong About the Law
South Africa’s cannabis law is often described as “unclear.” In truth, many of the rights are clear — they’re just poorly understood, unevenly applied, and frequently ignored by authorities. Here are six common misunderstandings that continue to put cannabis users at risk.