Cannabis Emerging from the Sidelines to Become Integral Part of SA’s Pharmaceutical Industry

Cannabis has emerged from the peripheries and is now positioned at the heart of pharmaceutical healthcare. That’s the message from SANCAP founder Juan Fourie, speaking at Africa’s showcase pharmaceutical expo in Sandton, which features medical cannabis for the first time.

Growing Cannabis Business Confidence Reflected in High Demand for Expo 2026 Exhibitor Space

There is a renewed confidence in the South African cannabis industry following government indications that a regulated domestic adult-use market is on the horizon. Expo CEO Silas Howarth says this is reflected in the rapid uptake of exhibitor stands for the 2026 event as the mood swings from ‘survival to strategy’