Going into 2026, Cannabis is Becoming a Cornerstone of Modern Health Culture
Ten years ago, cannabis was associated with an underground counter-culture. Today, the plant is recognized as being an important part a full-blown wellness revolution that is shaping consumer health trends.
Mystery of the Missing Mpondoland Millions: R11 m of Funding “Wasn’t Ring-Fenced’
Mystery surrounds R11 million of funding allocated to the Mpondoland Cannabis Belt Association but was never received. The funds were apparently released in 2024 by the Department of Small Business Development, which cannot account for exactly where the money has gone.
Private Club Model Addresses the Key Flaw in the Cannabis Act
Private cannabis clubs provide a solution to the glaring contradiction in the Cannabis Act which has made possession legal but criminalizes access to a constitutional right. Although private clubs have been excluded in the draft regulations, there are positive signs that Government sees their merit.
Stumbling About in a Morass of its Own Making: Govt’s Cannabis ‘Solutions’ Just Create More Problems
After seven ‘final’ cannabis regulatory frameworks, South Africa is still no closer to implementing its National Cannabis Master Plan that was launched over four years ago. These are the six stumbling blocks holding back the potential of cannabis to be an economic driver for South Africa.
Valentines Day: Cannabis Retailers Cash in On Taking Love Rituals to a Place Beyond Cringe
From CBD-laced spa kits to THC gummies shared over candlelit dinners, cannabis is redefining modern love rituals. Cannabis retailers have been quick to pick up on the power of love marketing and are hoping 2026 will reflect last year’s Valentines Day sales that saw a 20% spike in legal jurisdictions.