Cannabis

Ras Garreth Prince is back in the Western Cape High Court, pushing for equitable cannabis legislation that aligns with South Africa's constitutional promise, aiming to reverse…

Mpondoland brings the rich history, spirituality and resilience of AmaPondo to screen, exploring identity, community and the fight for economic freedom

Commercialisation of the trade requires cohesive regulation regarding cultivation, processing, distribution, retail, enforcement, education and cultural integration

The Rastafari community remains unrecognised, vulnerable and criminalised in the absence of clear regulations on the use and possession of cannabis

A comprehensive approach is required to plum a number of gaps such as health and safety, legal, enforcement and economic concerns

While the laws controlling the substance are being finalised, it is crucial to be informed about your rights and responsibilities

Cannabis legislation for private and medicinal use has increased over the past few years globally, including in several African countries for medicinal use as well as farming for…

The presidency intervened, saying there should be more stakeholder consultation and public participation in the formulation of new regulations

Industry groups and experts are demanding the department of health withdraw its prohibition on foodstuffs containing cannabis and hemp

The latest gut punch arrived earlier this month with Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi gazetting a blanket ban on edible cannabis products

New legislation could be brought before parliament in the coming session

When the country legalised some types of cannabis, it threw a centuries-old industry into disarray

Drug testing policies must comply with the law, as well as be fair and respectful of employees’ rights, protecting both them and the company

The new legislation finally removes cannabis from the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act

The prohibition on psilocybin is an infringement on the right to privacy, Monica Cromhout argues