Category: Cannabis Law
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South Africa’s Draft Cannabis Regulations 2026: Possession Limits, Impacts, and How to Comment
As we hit early 2026, the government’s dropped the draft Cannabis for Private Purposes Regulations, 2025 (Gazette No. 54061, Notice R. 7067, published 2 Feb 2026), and it’s got the community buzzing. This is our chance to shape the future of weed, building on the 2018 ConCourt win in Minister of Justice v Prince that…
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Cannabis Decision Day ?
The day South Africa may move from private use law to a regulated cannabis future. Editors Note: It came to my attention the date 31 March is not set in stone, please go read here where we got this date. The dtic.gov.za as well as Businesstech and also Here This should be more than a…
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South Africa cannabis industry Reform – Dialogue Pathways to Legality : Key Takeaways from South Africa cannabis industry Reform Dialogue 2025/11/11 2025/11/11
This post was created by a human with the assistance of AI tools. It combines comments shared during the webinar with the official transcript. Please note that some addresses may need adjustment, as we’ve kept the text raw to preserve authenticity. If a link doesn’t work, it may have been copied directly or merged from…
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2025 New Hemp Regulations in South Africa: A Mixed Bag for Farmers and Private Cannabis Clubs
The latest government plan may not be everything that hemp advocates and cannabis enthusiasts had hoped for, but there is cause for cautious optimism, at least for the some of the hemp farmers. The revamped regulatory framework, released by the Departments and quietly publicized by Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen, brings notable changes for industrial hemp…
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Cannabis in the Courtroom: Weed and Immigration Law
Cannabis use can impact immigration status—yikes! We’ll explore how weed affects visas, green cards, and citizenship, with tips for staying legal. Borders and buds!Hashtags: #ImmigrationLaw #CannabisImpact #CourtroomWeedThink immigration law’s tricky for weed users? Tell us if you’d love this as an article or video
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The Green Entrepreneur: Cannabis Social Clubs
Cannabis social clubs are creating community spaces for weed lovers! We’ll check out top clubs, what they offer, and how they’re building green networks. Join the club!Hashtags: #CannabisClub #SocialWeed #GreenEntrepreneurLove community vibes? Vote for this social topic—article or video?
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Cannabis in the Courtroom: Weed and Intellectual Property
Trademarks, patents, and cannabis—oh my! We’ll explore how IP law’s handling weed brands and what it means for innovators. Protect your green genius!Hashtags: #CannabisIP #TrademarkLaw #CourtroomWeedThink IP law’s important for weed? Tell us if you’d love this as an article or video!
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Cannabis in the Courtroom: Weed and Workplace Injuries
Can you claim workers’ comp if you’re high on the job? We’ll explore how courts handle cannabis in injury cases and what it means for employees. Safety first, but what about weed?Hashtags: #WorkplaceInjuries #CannabisLaw #CourtroomWeedCurious about weed and workers’ comp? Tell us if you’d love this as an article or video!
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Cannabis in the Courtroom: Weed and Traffic Stops
Getting Pulled Over with Weed: Know Your Rights and Stay Calm Picture this: you’re cruising along, tunes blasting, when suddenly you spot those dreaded flashing lights in your rearview mirror. Your heart skips a beat—especially if you’ve got weed in the car. Whether you’re a casual user or just transporting it legally, getting pulled over…
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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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