The Project Indlela Pathways to Legality webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, 11 November, from 12h00 to 14h00.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xmb-mokt-knf
Project Indlela is primarily driven by the South African Cannabis Club Alliance (SACCA), with the goal of ensuring that all stakeholders are included in the development of future cannabis legislation.
SACCA’s Albertus van Jaarsveldt explains, “There is an overwhelming number of operators in the cannabis industry who are eager to be compliant but are unsure of how to navigate the current regulatory landscape.”
Van Jaarsveldt says the desired outcomes from the 11 November webinar include:
· Clearer understanding of compliance requirements for operators.
· Strengthened collaboration across cannabis organizations.
· Pathways to broader acceptance of the private cannabis club model.
“The webinar is the start of a process to foster transparency and inclusivity,” says Van Jaarsveldt. “By engaging all stakeholders, we aim to support a legal framework that acknowledges the diversity and value of private cannabis clubs in South Africa.”
The November 11 webinar will feature two hours of structured discussions, presentations, and panels as per the programme below:
Program Overview:
· 12:00 – 12:10 | Welcome & Opening Remarks – Host: Cannabiz Africa
– Welcome participants and outline objectives.
– Overview of Project Indlela and partner associations.
· 12:10 – 12:25 | The Vision: Project Indlela & Unified Collaboration – Speaker: SACCA
– Introduction to Project Indlela and its purpose.
– The 11/11 symbolism: “The Gateway to The Way Forward.”
– Call for alignment among clubs, traditional leaders, and policymakers.
· 12:25 – 12:45 | Legal Landscape & Status
– Overview of current cannabis rights and law reform status.
– Harm reduction and the role of community-based cannabis clubs.
– Building lawful, responsible participation in the evolving framework.
· 12:45 – 13:05 | Club Compliance & Operational Models – Showcase Presentations:
– Grow One Africa – Community-driven cultivation and self-regulation.
– Joint Venture – Data-based compliance and transparency.
– Cheeba Africa – Education, training, and responsible club governance.
– Short Q&A with attendees and government representatives.
· 13:05 – 13:25 | Voices of Legacy & Traditional Growers – IKS – Panel Discussion: Marijuana Board of South Africa & African Cultural Heritage Trust
– Legacy cultivators’ experiences and inclusion.
– Preserving Indigenous knowledge within the IKS Sandbox model.
· 13:25 – 13:45 | Establishing a Cannabis Regulatory Body & Licensing Pathways – Panel Discussion: SACCA • MBOSA • SACHIDA
– Differentiating non-profit club models from commercial enterprises.
– How both can coexist and complement each other within a fair policy framework.
· 13:45 – 13:55 | Government & Policy Perspective – Invited Speakers: DTIC • SAHPRA • Department of Health
– Updates on cannabis reform and departmental collaboration.
– Recognition of community and compliance initiatives.
· 13:55 – 14:00 | Closing Remarks & Next Steps – Moderator: Cannabiz Africa / SACCA
– Recap of key takeaways.
– Announcement of post-event working group and summary publication.
The webinar is free and open to everyone.
