W Cape SAPS To Visit All Cannabis Outlets in Data-Gathering ‘Good Faith’ Exercise
SAPS Western Cape has issued a legal directive to all police stations to gather information on cannabis outlets in their areas in a ‘good faith’ exercise to collect data for Government’s cannabis reform programme. The directive stands in stark contrast to KZN SAPS which is planning a major clampdown on ‘illegal’ cannabis outlets.
President Finally Signs Plant Improvement Act into Law, Effective 1 December 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa (pictured here) has officially proclaimed the start date for the amended Plant Improvement Act as to be effective 1 December 2025. The Act defines cannabis as an agricultural crop and is foundational for the development of the South African hemp industry.
On the Road Again! Autotrader Highlights Cannabis Guidelines for Motorists as Festive Season Approaches
With the festive season almost upon us and anticipated increase in holiday traffic, Autotrader has put out a set of guidelines on travelling by road and cannabis. Although the private consumption of cannabis is legal, motorists need to be aware that the law remains tough on public use, trafficking, exposure to minors, and drug-impaired driving, each with strict penalties.
Huge Shakeout Looming in US as Congress Passes Sweeping Restrictions on Hemp-Derived THC Products
The US hemp industry faces a US$30 billion shake-up, its biggest since 2018. Effective 13 November 2025, Congress fundamentally rewrote the laws governing hemp in America, passing sweeping restrictions on hemp-derived THC products.
Gauteng’s Cannabudgrow Sacrifices Revenue for Certainty in Comprehensive Deal with US-Listed Crucial Innovations
Veteran cannabis investor JP Doran’s venture capital company, Crucial Innovations Corp. has extended its footprint into South Africa with a potentially lucrative deal with Gauteng-based CannaBudGrow (CBG). The comprehensive management contract sees CIC pocket almost all revenue in return for stabilizing CBG and leveraging its product internationally.
‘Legacy Voices Must Guide the Future: Project Indlela Hosts Online Indaba on Inclusivity: 2 December 2025
Project Indlela is to host an online stakeholder discussion on how legacy and marginalized communities should be recognized in future cannabis laws. The ‘Restoring the Roots’ webinar, organized by SACCA and open to all, will bring together representitives of government, civil society and traditional authorities on Tuesday 2 December 2025.
Jamaica Running Out of Cannabis After Hurricane Melissa Blows Away the Industry
Jamaica is still reeling in the wake of Hurricane Melissa which all but destroyed the island’s cannabis industry. The Caribbean nation that popularized cannabis worldwide through reggae music, is now facing a critical shortage of flower as most cultivation facilities have been destroyed.
Common Scents: US Study Concludes Cannabis Has Four Distinct Aromas
Aroma is a key test of cannabis quality yet there is no shared international vocabulary in this regard. A US Study has suggested that the smell of cannabis can be reduced to four distinct profiles that offer an alternative way than to differentiate according to terpenes.
Cannabiz Africa Launches Kuma Living; an Online Cannabis Lifestyle Magazine Focusing on Health, Wellness and Beauty
Cannabiz Africa has launched Kuma Living as an online B2C magazine focussing on the health, wellness and beauty. Kuma Living is edited by Noxolo Mhlongo (pictured here), one of the country’s leading cannabis influencers and public speakers.
Ghana Looks to Israel for High Tech Solutions to Developing its Cannabis Industry
Ghana is exploring avenues of high-tech collaboration with Israel in the development of its cannabis industry. The chairman of business association Channacham Dr Mark Darko, says Ghana could learn a lot from how Israel has developed its cannabis industry, particularly in areas of technology and productivity.