All Mouth And No Money: DTIC’s Market Maths Doesn’t Add Up
The DTIC’s says the cannabis industry should be delivering R1,4 billion in new value each year but it can’t show where that money is going to come from. Instead cannabis reform is costing the country dearly, says H3’s Charl Botha, who estimates the overall cost has been over R8 billion with no return in sight.
State Seeks Out of Court Settlement on Application to Halt Cannabis Arrests, Prince Says This Could be a ‘Win-Win’ Situation
The State is seeking an out-of-court settlement with Ras Gareth Prince and other applicants who are challenging government’s approach to cannabis legislation. Prince says he hopes there will be agreement by 15 September 2026 to halt to cannabis arrests and address other policy issues raised his Western Cape High Court challenge.
Morocco’s BluePearl Seeds Builds on Local Genetics to Launch New Certified Seed Campaign
Morocco is introducing a certified seed campaign after years of researching which varietals perform best for farmers and regulated markets. PearlBlue Seeds has been working on developing and stabilizing local genetics as a foundation for the local commercial industry.
CBD May Help Athletes Perform Better and Help Them Recover from Hard Exercise
The evidence-based therapeutic benefits of cannabis are increasingly finding their way into the world of sport. The latest study in this field shows that CBD may enhance performance and act as an effective ‘post-exercise recovery tool’ because of its anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties.
Banel Takes Lesotho Mounted Police to Court to Return Half Ton of Seized Thailand Cannabis
Lesotho cannabis processor Banel has gone to the Maseru High Court to recover 500 kg of cannabis from Thailand seized by the Lesotho Police in February 2026. Banel says R1,2 million is tied up in the consignment, which it says is legal and that all the paperwork was in place.
Removing Cannabis from the Drugs Act Would Be a Good Way to Mark the Sad 5th Anniversary of the Cannabis Master Plan
South Africa is no closer to comprehensive cannabis reform than it was when the National Cannabis Master Plan was launched with great fanfare 5 years ago. It’s priority then was to remove cannabis from the Drugs Act. Could this now finally be happening? Corridor talk has it that a notice to this effect may be gazetted before year end.
Cannabis Flower, Leaves and Stalks Hold Medical Benefits, Now Scientists Say Don’t Discard the Roots
The roots of cannabis plants might be commonly treated as waste, but a new scientific review suggests they may be an underutilized source of bioactive compounds with potential therapeutic applications similar to the flower they help nourish.
Route 420 Unveils ‘Smoke Signals’ App to Allow Canna-Tourism Gems to be Uploaded
Route 420, the canna-tourism initiative launched by Rolling Stoner, has soft-launched an interactive app, Smoke Signals. This is to enable people to upload points of interest on the Route 420 map, the country’s first dedicated travel network for the cannabis traveller experience.
No Place for Swazi Gold or General Adult Use in eSwatini’s New Medical and Industrial Cannabis Framework
eSwatini has ruled out legalizing general adult-use cannabis but will allow citizens access to the plant for medical treatments. That’s the word from Agriculture Minister Mandla Tshawuka, who said the Kingdom was in the process of drafting a bill that would allow cultivation for industrial and medical cannabis only.
Hemp is Thirsty. SA is Dry. Leading Water Scientists Warn of Limits in Developing a Hemp Economy
South Africa is an arid country. Hemp is a thirsty plant that can flatten 28 l of water/day. Researchers studying the impact of hemp on water resources have warned that uncontrolled cultivation of the crop could damage frail ecosystems.