Author: Sparky
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The Future of Cannabis Packaging and Labelling in South Africa: What New Regulations Could Mean for the Industry
Why Cannabis Packaging and Labelling Matter in South Africa As South Africa navigates its evolving cannabis landscape, packaging and labelling are emerging as critical pieces of the puzzle. With the Department of Health’s recent ban on cannabis and hemp in foodstuffs (gazetted March 7, 2025), and the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act signed in May…
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Navigating the Green Revolution in 2025 Cannabis Marketing Graphic Design
Since we started in 2017, the cannabis landscape has transformed dramatically. What was once taboo to advertise is now welcomed on select platforms, signalling a slow but steady shift in societal attitudes. The stigma around cannabis is crumbling, yet there’s still a long road ahead. This evolution has sparked a surge in demand for skilled…
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Health Department’s Hemp Ban Criticized as Overreach by Industry Experts
March 26 Update (The Ban was withdrawn waiting for updates) Cannabis Edibles and Hemp: SA’s Ban Sparks Debate and Hope Last week, we dove into the shockwaves rippling through South Africa’s cannabis community after Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi gazetted a ban on cannabis edibles and hemp-derived foodstuffs, effective March 7, 2025. The prohibition, under the…
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DTIC Vows to Revive Cannabis Master Plan Amid Hemp Ban Setback
Breakdown of Discussion and Conclusions Key Points Discussed: Conclusions: or watch the full video below
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Department of Health Defends Hemp Food Prohibition Amid Industry Outcry in South Africa
Breakdown of what the health department’s representatives said. 25March 2025 Update Cannabis, Hemp Products | Motsoaledi to lift ban: Myrtle Clarke weighs in Key Points Discussed: Conclusions: This part of the webinar highlights a disconnect between policy intent and industry needs, with a call for better consultation and alignment with global hemp trends. The ball…
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Initial Takeaways from “What the Hemp 2.0: The South African Hemp Crisis” Webinar
Over 900 People joined the webinar!! 25March 2025 Update Cannabis, Hemp Products | Motsoaledi to lift ban: Myrtle Clarke weighs in Today, we tuned into the “What the Hemp 2.0: The South African Hemp Crisis” webinar, hosted to address the seismic shockwaves caused by the Department of Health’s recent ban on hemp products in South…
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Unpacking South Africa’s New Cannabis Hemp Act – Key Questions for the March 18 Webinar
South Africa’s hemp industry is at a crossroads. Touted as a multi-billion-rand opportunity for sustainable growth, it’s now facing a fresh blow: the Department of Health’s unexpected ban on hemp products. This move, spotlighted in a recent eNCA discussion (watch here), has sparked outrage and anxiety among farmers, entrepreneurs, and advocates who’ve long championed hemp’s…
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The Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, 2024: A Comprehensive Analysis
A Step Forward or Just Another Hurdle? The Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, 2024 has sparked mixed reactions within the cannabis community in South Africa. While some see it as a step forward, others are sceptical about its true impact. Is this Act genuinely progressive, or is it just another bureaucratic hurdle? Key Provisions Impact…
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