CannAfrica has opened its first CBD store in Cape Town, South Africa during October 2020. The store is at Willowbridge Mall in Durbanville, Cape Town. The company, which is part of the Labat Healthcare group, plans to launch three other shops in the next few months – at Hartebeespoort Dam, Sandton and in Durban – and establish a national footprint during 2021.
The brand’s first retail outlet will initially stock a collection of rare cannabinoids, CBD tinctures and CBD pet care products, and will later expand to include softgels, supplements, personal care products, beverages, edibles and mini grow boxes. All the CBD-infused products are manufactured at a SAHPRA-accredited, GMP-certified facility, providing a premium experience to users, according to the company.
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Herschel Maasdorp, CEO of CannAfrica
“We’re excited to be able to introduce our offering to the community of Cape Town, and hope to become a destination for those seeking to explore the benefits of a cannabinoid-enhanced lifestyle,” says Ryno Beck, CannAfrica store owner.
CannAfrica CEO Herschel Maasdorp explains that the company’s vision is to seize the opportunity presented by the recent boom in the Cannabis Industry, while simultaneously increasing access through a more inclusive approach.Â
“We believe the moment is ripe for growth and innovation. Cannabinoids offer a host of proven health benefits, and with the advent of the pandemic, we believe that the moment is now for aggressive expansion within the market. “Our vision is for more South Africans to be able to experience the immune-promoting qualities of CBD, thus realising the full wellness potential of the Cannabis plant,” says Maasdorp.
