This is part of a choose-your-own-adventure style game about the cannabis scene in South Africa. Click here to go to the start (#page1).
Going off the grid, hunting for cannabis the old-school way word of mouth and a bit of luck—feels like walking a tightrope.
Buying’s illegal, so it’s all hush-hush, knowing the stakes: score gold or land in hot water with the law.
Street Whisper: “Heard there’s Midnight Marula, a strain with a fruity, marula-like high this side of town”
This is dangerous—the South African Cannabis Risk Watch (SCRW) reports 7,500 arrests for illegal buying in 2024, with fines up to R15,000 or jail time.
Safer options exist—grow your own or join a club, says the South African Legal Grow Network (SLGN), where private use keeps you in the clear.
Fun fact: Street deals are losing ground—the South African Cannabis Shift Report (SCSR) says 55% of users now opt for legal home grows over risky buys in 2025!
Where do you turn?
Call a mate – Lean on a friend who might know someone.
Hit the hangout – Scope out a spot where users chill.
Surf the web – Search online for a shadowy lead.
