Soweto Cannabis Association Launched to Unite Cannabis Community and Halt Police Over-Reach

Soweto has long been a hotbed of activism in South Africa’s turbulent political history, and now the struggle is resurfacing in the shape of mobilization around cannabis. Recently-formed Soweto Cannabis Association chair Tia Ramfate (pictured here) says the community must now stand together against over-regulation and bad policing.

Parliament and Cannabis: Back to the Drawing Board, But This Time There’s Clarity, Collaboration and Commitment

The Parliamentary committee responsible for coming up with legislation allowing the commercial trade in cannabis says it will engage private sector stakeholders and researchers to come up with an evidence-based ‘omnibus bill’, which it has committed to being ready by mid-2027.

Agribiz Chief Economist: ‘Get Real: Cannabis Unlikely to be a Game-Changer for the SA Economy’

South Africa’s new presidential envoy on land and agriculture, Agribiz chief economist, Wandile Sihlobo has cautioned against over-enthusiasm that medical cannabis and hemp can be significant economic drivers. He says we should temper our enthusiasm in this regard, , particularly given the slow pace of reform and lack of regulatory clarity.