How the Global Regulatory Framework is Shaping Up: Medical Cannabis ‘Good’, Personal Choice Cannabis ‘Bad’
Steven Hocking of the Cannabis Law Report says that for the last 15 years, governments and corporates have been working to create a regulatory scenario that champions medical cannabis and pushes back against general adult use. He joins the dots from Canberra to Casablanca, Berlin to Bangkok and beyond.
Meeting Link for Project Ndlela’s ‘Pathways to Legality’ Cannabis Webinar : 11 November, 12h00 – 14h00
Registration is now open for Project Indlela’s ‘Pathways to Legality’ webinar for stakeholders in the cannabis industry. The South African Cannabis Clubs Alliance and Cannabiz Africa are hosting the webinar on 11 November 2025 to explore issues around compliance as the industry awaits clearer guidelines from Government.
Forget Transparency: DTIC Draws Up Cannabis Commercialisation Policy in with Unnamed Stakeholders Behind Closed Doors
The cannabis industry will be presented with the DTIC’s cannabis commercialization in policy at the end of March 2026 after it has already been approved at ministerial level. This flagrant violation of the Presidency’s commitment to transparency in drafting cannabis regulations, confirms industry fears that Government is not interested in consultation.
Druids Rwanda Mission Opens Up New Doors for African Cannabis Collaboration
The Rwandan government wants the South African Cannabis and Hemp Industry Development Alliance (SACHIDA) to assist it in developing its broader medical cannabis framework. This follows the visit in October to Rwanda by SACHIDA founding member Cian McClelland who met Rwandan government officials to discuss licensing and the regulatory framework.
Is Labat’s Cannabis Asset Sale a Sweetheart Deal? BrIan and Hymie Were Business Partners 20 Years Ago
Labat says its sold its cannabis interests for R23 million to P64 Investments, which is an ‘unrelated party’. There may be no connection between Labat and P64 right now, but Labat director Brian van Rooyen (pictured here) and P64’s beneficial owner, Hymie Pedro, were sole directors of Friedshelf 477 Investments (Pty) Ltd way back in 2005.
DTIC’s Selective Consultations on Cannabis Commercialisation Wrapped Up, You Can Have Your Say Next Year
The DTIC has concluded cannabis commercialization discussions with ‘targeted stakeholders’ and has got their approval for a policy document that will land on the DG’s desk by the end of the month. It will then be sent for ministerial approval before the wider public will be allowed to comment at the end of March 2026.
The Art of Leveraging a Cannabis Brand into the Mainstream: Cache Takes on the Canna Collective Challenge
The cannabis industry calls for a new creative approach from the advertising industry says Cache co-founder Marco Russolillo (pictured here), who’s Cape Town agency has just been appointed by Canna Collective to drive its market exposure. Russolllo believes the cannabis industry is poised for explosive growth which will open up new strategies for brand development.
Moroccan Firm Cannaflex Tests South African Medical Cannabis Market with World First Prescription
Moroccan firm Cannaflex has launched a new cannabis-based medicine and the first prescription of the product was to a South African patient last week. This was done through local compliance partners, Gauteng-based DRA Pharmaceuticals, and signals Morocco’s entry into the international medical cannabis market.
Labat Closes the Door on Cannabis; Sells CannAfrica and Other Non-Core Assets for R23 Million
Labat Africa has called it quits on the cannabis front and has sold Cannafrica and all its cannabis assets for R23 million to 64P Investments. After years of burning cash in trying to turn its first mover advantage into an empire, the JSE listed group announced yesterday that the sale was a done deal and that its future lay in the AI, data and tech investment sector.
African Connections: Druids Garden Mentors Nigeria’s Vie Lifestyle To Get Medical Cannabis License in Rwanda
Gauteng-based Druids Garden and Nigeria’s Vie Lifestyle are expected to be among the first licensed operators in Rwanda’s emerging cannabis sector. Druids Holdings Group CEO Cian McClelland visited Rwanda this month to formalize a partnership that’s emerging as a case study in African cannabis collaboration.