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).
You launch a petition to legalize cannabis fully, and it explodes—thousands sign in just days, thanks to the support of South Africa’s passionate cannabis community.
You’ve partnered with Fields of Green for ALL, a leading advocacy group that’s been fighting for cannabis reform since 2014, founded by activists Julian Stobbs and Myrtle Clarke (known as the Dagga Couple).
Their landmark “Trial of the Plant” case in 2017 helped pave the way for the 2018 decriminalization ruling, and now they’re backing your petition with their network.
The petition gains traction at events like the Cannabis Expo in Cape Town, where you collect signatures from enthusiasts and industry players alike. Before you know it, your petition hits the desks of parliament, and you’re invited to speak at a session in the Union Buildings in Pretoria, sharing your passion with lawmakers.
It’s a game-changer—the energy in the room is electric as you make your case for full legalization, citing how countries like Canada have thrived with regulated markets.
Ending: The petition sways opinions, and reforms start brewing—rumours swirl that parliament is drafting a new Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill, inspired by your efforts. You’re hailed as a hero in the cannabis community, with shoutouts from groups like the South African Cannabis Community (SACC) on social media.
At the annual Dagga Day rally on April 20th at the Green Point Urban Park, you’re celebrated with cheers and a massive joint-shaped banner in your honour.
You’re proud to have made history, standing shoulder
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Fun fact: Activists like you are why South Africa’s laws are shifting—keep it up!
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