New Plant Improvement Act Comes into Force, THC Limit in Hemp Now Officially 2%
Wide sweeping reforms to South Africa hemp regulations have come into effect, unblocking some of the major obstacles to getting the sector going. Under the new Plant Improvement Act, cannabis becomes an agricultural crop and the acceptable THC limit in hemp has been raised tenfold to 2%.
Last Minute Switch of Buyers for Labat’s Cannabis Assets, New Deal Won’t Need Shareholder Approval.
Labat says Brian van Rooyen’s All Trading Propriety has withdrawn its offer for the group’s cannabis assets and that a revised offer has been accepted from 64P Investments for R10 million. In terms of the deal, Labat will not require shareholder approval for the sale as 64P is not deemed to be a ‘related party’
W Cape Cannabis Outlets Should Co-operate with SAPS ‘Good Faith’ Market Research
The initiative by the SAPS Western Cape to get a grip on the ‘Grey Zone’ for ‘market research’ purposes should be supported by cannabis operators. That’s the view of H3 Legal Solutions’ Charl Botha who says cannabis businesses should take up the ‘good faith’ approach offered by law enforcement, but should watch their backs anyway.
Cilo Cybin Reports R212 million Loss After Acquisition Write-Off, But Says Group is Now Geared for Growth.
Cilo Cybin has reported a R212 million loss for the six months ending 30 September 2025. The directors say this is due to an accounting adjustment following the reverse listing of Cilo Cybin Pharmaceuticals into the JSE-listed company, and that the group is net cash positive and good to go.
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.
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.
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.