Josh Swart: Nobody Wins by Criminalizing Private Cannabis Clubs So Here Are the Options

Government should consider bringing out a Private Cannabis Clubs Act to clear up the legal mess it has created around the model, which clearly has a place in the reform framework. Lawyer Josh Swart says that legitimate clubs should be regulated without the threat of criminal sanction and puts these options on the table.

Yebo Lebo, With Gogo’s Recipes and SABS Approval, Toca is Ready to Roll with ‘Ancient Healing’ Skin and Body Range

Entrepreneur Lebo Skosana has SABS approval for her nature-based skin, body and hair products marketed as Toca Essentials. Now she’s looking for new markets for her range, inspired by her grandmother, who’ passed down her old cannabis and Afrobotanical cosmetics recipes.

Private Club Operators Must Not Only Navigate the Law but Plan for ‘Banking and Tax Friction’ as the Cannabis ‘Grey Zone’ Booms

Lawyer Zurayda Mayet says private cannabis club operators should plan for “banking and tax friction” as the market continues to be a high risk environment. She says that operators should get a clear legal opinion on their operations in light of the Haze Club judgement and build their structures accordingly.