Largest Ever Cannabis Cancer Study Shows ‘Overwhelming’ Scientific Consensus on its Benefits
A major new study shows mainstream medicine is firmly onboard in acknowledging the therapeutic role cannabis can play in treating cancer-related symptoms. The researchers say they were expecting controversy in canvassing doctors and scientists on the issue, but instead found overwhelming consensus on the benefits of cannabis.
RIP Jose Mujica: The Uruguayan President Who Kick-Started Global Cannabis Legalization
The former President of Uruguay was not just any kinda guy. Jose Mujica was a revolutionary of the old order and among the sweeping changes the ‘Poor Man’s President’ made in coming to power was to make Uruguay the first country to legalize cannabis completely.
Deputy President Tells French Trade Conference that SA is Developing an “Investor-Friendly Cannabis Framework”
The Presidency has activated its resources to try and attract international investors for South Africa’s struggling cannabis and hemp sector. Deputy President Paul Mashatile (pictured here) has told a high level trade conference in Paris that South Africa is developing an ‘investor-friendly cannabis framework’ that warrants their attention.
Crackdown on Organized Crime Sends Shockwaves Through Portuguese Medical Cannabis Industry
The massive Portuguese police operation, Operation Weed, targeted several major legal medical cannabis companies for allegedly being part of an international drug trafficking syndicate. The nationwide raids by over 300 Portuguese police officers has resulted so far in the seizure of over seven tons of cannabis and five arrests – and has sent shockwaves through the industry.
Trending USA: Guys More Likely to Smoke, Women Prefer Edibles, Drinks and Lotions
A new report from a US federal agency examines modes of cannabis consumption preferred by Americans, finding that while smoking remains the most common method overall, it’s also far more popular among male consumers than female ones. Meanwhile, women are more likely to consume cannabis edibles, beverages and topicals than men are.
Trade Minister’s Questionable Grip on Cannabis Reality Exposed in Parliament
DTIC Minister Parks Tau (pictured here) seems to think there’s a moratorium on cannabis arrests and is out of touch with the reality of the fast-evolving cannabis economy. He doesn’t see the basic contradictions within the Master Plan, and everybody except Government is paying the price.
THCV Looks to be the Magic ‘Weight Loss’ Cannabis Compound
Research on the use of cannabis components to aid weight loss found that use of a combined product containing the cannabinoids THCV and CBD “was associated with statistically significant weight loss” as well as a slimmer waistline, lower blood pressure and decreased cholesterol.
Essential Reading: Current Cannabis Regulations in South Africa 2025
The global CBD industry continues to grow rapidly, and South Africa has positioned itself as one of the most progressive CBD markets in Africa. While CBD products are legally available to consumers, there is still a degree of uncertainty around the regulations—especially concerning dosage limits, THC content, and product categories.
In the Game? In Gauteng? You’d be Crazy to Miss the 2025 Cannabis Expo This Weekend
The Sandton Convention Centre will become the cannabis capital of Africa this weekend as thousands of people are expected to visit the long-awaited Cannabis Expo 2025, presented by Synergy Wellness.
Cannabis Act Signed Off One Year Ago. Today, Nowhere to be Seen
President Cyril Ramaphosa signed off on the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act a year ago, but the law has not yet been enacted into law. This is now SEVEN years since the Constitutional Court instructed Government to come up with a law regulating the private use of cannabis by adults.