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).
Hanging at the grow club, the air shifts—a whiff of trouble, literal and legal, cuts through the earthy scent of Soweto Sativa, a strain with a sharp, citrusy tang.
Someone mutters, “Cops’ve been sniffing around lately.” The words hang heavy, courtesy of the South African Grow Club Alliance (SAGCA), a new group running the space.
The room splits fast—half laugh it off, joking, “They’ll never catch us!” while the other half look twitchy, eyes darting to the door.
It’s a grey-area life—private use is legal under the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act (signed May 28, 2024), but sharing here could be seen as “dealing,” a crime with up to 25 years in prison, per the South African Legal Cannabis Watch (SLCW).
This might be riskier than thought—last week, SAPS issued 50 warnings to grow clubs nationwide, according to the National Cannabis Safety Forum (NCSF).
Fun fact: Grow clubs walk a tightrope—the South African Cannabis Risk Report (SACRR) says 30% faced police scrutiny in 2024, despite private use laws!
What do you do?
Stay the course – Stick with the club, risks and all.
Play it safe – Back off to dodge the heat.
Get legal advice – Chat with a lawyer for clarity.
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