LHCFA Winds Up Whirlwind Year with Launch of Capricorn District Cannabis Structure
The Limpopo Hemp and Cannabis Farmers Association has emerged as the driving force in driving grassroots cannabis reform in South Africa’s northern-most province. Under the dynamic leadership of Jennifer Badane (pictured here) the Association has mobilised over 126 hemp and medical cannabis farmers across five regions in Limpopo and is officially launching its Capricorn structure this week in Polokwane.
Cannabis Community Outrage at NPA Seizure of Upington Woman’s Home After R300 ‘Dealing’ Conviction
There has been outrage in the cannabis community in reaction to news that an Upington woman’s house has been seized by the NPA after she was convicted of dealing in R300 worth of cannabis in a SAPS entrapment operation at the premises. Although the case dates back to 2022, the NPA recently issued a statement lauding a court order that allowed the confiscation because of ‘aggravating circumstances’.
Welcome to the ‘Cannabis and Codeine Corridor’, the Pipeline Fuelling Southern African Substance Abuse
A major bust of cannabis and prescription medicine in Limpopo in September 2025 has bought to light new patterns of drug smuggling fuelling the rise of ‘cannabis and codeine bush clinics’ in rural areas. The growing availability of illegal pharmaceuticals in towns along the major drug smuggling routes between South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe has seen a rise in substance abuse amongst the youth.
Namibian Police Chief Says Law Will be Changed to Allow Cannabis Use Under Certain Circumstances
Namibia’s police chief says a bill is being developed that will allow cannabis use under certain circumstances. This was revealed during court proceedings relating to the constitutional challenge against the prohibition on cannabis, which is heading for court again on 3 December 2025.
North West’ Academic to Present SA Canna-Tourism Research at Portuguese Conference
Academic Dr Jean Manaliyo is to present his research findings on the potential for cannabis tourism in North West Province at a conference hosted by the University of Algarve in Portugal this weekend. The concept, if legalized, could have a significant impact on local economies, but there is still a concern among communities that encouraging cannabis tourism will lead to more crime.
‘DTIC Hasn’t Learnt the Lessons of the Hemp Ban Fiasco, Should Release Cannabis Policy Regulations for Public Comment Now’
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s approach to cannabis commercialization is similar to that of the Health Department when it issued its ill-considered hemp food ban. H3 Solutions Charl Botha writes that the DTIC is making the same mistake of developing key policy decisions without the broad consultation promised by the Presidency.
Project Indlela: Pathways to Legality: Stakeholder Webinar, Tues, 11 November 12h00 – 14h00
Interest is riding high in next week’s Project Indlela Pathways to Legality cannabis stakeholder webinar. The ‘round table’ comes at a time of increased concern among local cannabis organizations, as government has yet to release promised industry guidelines, leaving many operators navigating a climate of uncertainty.
Botswana MP’s Need More Convincing That Hemp Should be a Priority Under Ambitious New Agriculture Plan
Botswana’s Land Minister Edwin Dikoloti (pictured here) has prioritized livestock and cannabis as part of an ambitious agricultural development plan. However, it has been criticized in Parliament by some MP’s who argue there are more pressing priorities than developing a hemp sector.
NYC: One Bird One Gram Pigeon Delivery Service Turns Out to Be Clickbait
An elaborate marketing stunt from a New York marijuana business evidently fooled more than a few media outlets into believing that carrier pigeons would soon be deployed to make cannabis deliveries throughout New York City. Turned out it was a ‘fake’ campaign, but it sure achieved its marketing objectives.
ConCourt Should Step In and Order Govt to Urgently Fix its Constitutional Delinquency Around Cannabis
Cannabis compliance specialist Charl Botha has called on the Constitutional Court to step in and save the mess that Government is making of cannabis reform. He has written to the Court’s registrar, requesting formal judicial oversight over Government’s failure to implement to historic 2018 ConCourt ruling to legalize the private consumption of cannabis.