What Does ‘Legal’ Mean? Odds Are That We’ll Get the Answer for Cannabis in 2026
Cannabis laws feel a bit like rush-hour traffic. There’s movement, but it’s not always smooth, and different lanes are moving at different speeds. In South Africa, the story is fundamental because the legal foundation for private adult use is now in place—but the commercial “how do we do this properly?” phase is still being built.
Botswana’s Key Development Challenges Are Landrace and Local Ownership of Cannabis Value Chain
Botswana’s ‘been in the news headlines lately with the release of its inaugural license fees and the Last Mile’ Conference in Gaborone last week to chart a way forward in creating a legal medical cannabis industry. SACHIDA’s Cian McLelland was a keynote speaker at the conference at which the importance of landrace was highlighted.
H3 Legal Solutions: Lack of Clear Enforcement Guidelines in Cannabis Act Regulations:
The draft regulations of the Cannabis Act are problematic because they do not differentiate between high THC cannabis and hemp, police guidelines remain unclear and the evidence base behind them is questionable.
SACHIDA: Draft Regulations Will Remove THC From Drugs Act, But There Are Issues with Definitions
SACHIDA has welcomed the publication of the draft Cannabis Act regulations saying cannabis is on the brink of being removed from the Drugs Act. But it says it will take up issues of definition and possession limits in its submission to the Justice Department.
Driving with Cannabis? Only 750 gms Per Person in the Car, and Please Keep it Right Out of Sight
The draft regulations for the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act lay out strict guidelines for transporting cannabis intended for private consumption. An adult may transport 750 grams of cannabis under certain conditions without fear of the law, but no fiddling with flower in the open.
Namibian Reform Setback as Court Rejects Constitutional Argument in Cannabis Case.
While the Namibian government contemplates easing the country’s prohibitive cannabis laws, a Windhoek High Court judge has added a twist to the tail. Deputy Judge President Hannelie Prinsloo has rejected an application asking her to declare the law criminalising possession as unconstitutional.
Justice Dept Publishes Draft Regulations for Cannabis Act, Invites Public Input by 5 March 2026
The draft regulations for the Cannabis Act have finally been released. They propose a legal maximum possession of five cannabis plants by an individual adult and up to 750 grams of dried flower. The regulations also allow for the expungement of criminal records relating to cannabis, but commercial trade remains outlawed.
Legal Compliance Framework for Reselling Cannabis Products in South Africa
There are significant risks yet potential opportunities for those seeking to resell cannabis and related products into the South African cannabis market. This is the view of Mayet and Associates who say compliance with the Medicines Act is the key to mitigating risk as detailed in their assessment of regulatory status quo
Pass the Dutchie….Medical Cannabis Legal in the Netherlands but Patient Access Remains a Challenge
The Dutch medical cannabis industry is struggling to match legality wth accessibility. A recent survey revealed the Netherlands has an estimated 500 000 people seeking to use cannabis for medical purposes but only 7 000 or so have actually managed to get prescriptions.
FGFA: Six Things Cannabis Users Still Get Wrong About the Law
South Africa’s cannabis law is often described as “unclear.” In truth, many of the rights are clear — they’re just poorly understood, unevenly applied, and frequently ignored by authorities. Here are six common misunderstandings that continue to put cannabis users at risk.