SA Human Rights Commission Renews Plea for SAPS to Halt Cannabis Arrests
The SAHRC says there should be no further cannabis arrests while the regulations for the Cannabis Act are being finalized. It has again urged SAPS to respect the National Commissioner’s August 2023 directive calling for a halt to cannabis arrests.
Dirt Poor Malawi Torches 5 Tons of Cannabis, Prompting Debate on Whether it’s ‘Better to Earn Than Burn’
Malawi is promoting cannabis exports to reduce its reliance on tobacco. At the same time it is clamping down on the thriving local illegal market, and the recent torching of five tons of sativa has reignited the debate as to whether Malawi could have a different approach and allow domestic trade.
Morocco: Bad Weather Postpones Baldiya Planting Window, But Regulated Sector Gaining Momentum
Weather disturbances in northern Morocco have postponed the launch of “baldiya” cannabis planting, originally scheduled for late January. Despite this delay, the regulated sector is showing strong momentum with a massive increase in memberships.
Understanding the New Plant Improvement Act and How it Affects You
The revised Plant Improvement Act has significantly raised the THC limit in hemp to 2%, but the Act goes much further than empowering the industrial cannabis industry, it creates an updated compliance system across the plant/propagation-material value chain.
What Does ‘Legal’ Mean? Odds Are That We’ll Get the Answer for Cannabis in 2026
Cannabis laws feel a bit like rush-hour traffic. There’s movement, but it’s not always smooth, and different lanes are moving at different speeds. In South Africa, the story is fundamental because the legal foundation for private adult use is now in place—but the commercial “how do we do this properly?” phase is still being built.