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DA leader John Steenhuisen. Photo: (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
CAMPAIGNING

Paddy Harper: On gleeful politicians and headless chickens

Paddy Harper doesn’t know who to vote for yet, since the Dagga Party isn’t contesting his ward, but right now what to order for lunch is a more pressing concern

  • Paddy Harper
2 min read
Jeremy Acton, leader of the Dagga Party. (David Harrison/Gallo)
2019 ELECTIONS

Dagga Party waiting to exhale on whether it will be on ballot

The Dagga Party of South Africa’s high hopes to contest the 2019 elections could go up in smoke.

  • Lester Kiewit
2 min read
In 2014, the party’s electoral hopes went up in smoke when it failed to raised enough money to pay the Electoral Commission of South Africa’s deposit.
2019 ELECTIONS

Dagga Party credits grassroots support to get on ballot

Earlier this week, the budding political party put out a call to supporters to donate to their election campaign

  • Lester Kiewit
3 min read
In 2014, the party’s electoral hopes went up in smoke when it failed to raised enough money to pay the Electoral Commission of South Africa’s deposit.
DAGGA PARTY

Dagga Party wants to #HotboxTheHouse as it aims to contest elections

​The Dagga Party needs to raise a hefty R200 000 registration free to contest the 2019 elections

  • Jenni Evans
4 min read
CANNABIS

[From our archives] Is SA ready to turn over a new leaf?

Cannabis may well have beneficial properties, but experts warn that smoking it is still bad for your health.

  • Mia Malan
8 min read
DAGGA PARTY

Dagga Party: Eight joints a day for Cape politician

Jeremy Acton believes his community-oriented approach will take the Dagga Party to new highs.

  • Glynnis Underhill
4 min read