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DTIC Minister Tau: ‘We’re Waiting for Justice Dept to Scrap Drugs Act Before We Put Commercialization on the Table’
The DTIC is waiting for the Department of Justice to scrap the Drugs Act before it can implement a commercial framework for cannabis. DTIC Minister Parks Tau has told Parliament that a draft cannabis commercialization policy is under internal discussion and will be released for comment once it is ‘finalized’.
History in the Making: South Africa and Lesotho To Set Up Cross-Border Cannabis Trade Agreement
South Africa and Lesotho have taken the first concrete steps to establishing a cannabis ‘SADEC’ with trade representatives agreeing to establish a common regulatory framework. The two countries intend to standardize their cannabis guidelines and seek ways to leverage this trade agreement to take advantage of international markets.
Market Forces May be Causing a ‘Bottleneck in Cannabis Genetics’ Endangering the Plant’s Natural Diversity
18 June 2025 at 08:00:00
Widespread legalization of cannabis could be leading to a decline in the biodiversity of the plant and make ‘cannabis in the wild’ a thing of the past. A new study suggests that commercialization may be creating ‘the bottlenecking of cannabis genetics’.
Retired ConCourt Judge Cameron: War on Drugs Was the Biggest Mistake of the Century
18 June 2025 at 05:00:00
Retired Constitutional Court Judge, Edwin Cameron (pictured here) says the criminalization of drugs was one of the biggest public policy mistakes of the past 125 years. He says prohibition has created overcrowding in prisons, has come at a high social cost and provided no sustainable solutions.
Trade Minister’s Questionable Grip on Cannabis Reality Exposed in Parliament
17 June 2025 at 09:30:00
DTIC Minister Parks Tau (pictured here) seems to think there’s a moratorium on cannabis arrests and is out of touch with the reality of the fast-evolving cannabis economy. He doesn’t see the basic contradictions within the Master Plan, and everybody except Government is paying the price.
Justice Minister Failing in Her Legal Cannabis Obligations as ‘Crisis of Illegality’ Grows
17 June 2025 at 08:45:00
The Justice Department’s inability to fulfil its constitutional obligations is leading to increased lawlessness in the cannabis sector. It is 12 months behind publishing the regulations governing the Cannabis Act, has not yet removed cannabis from the Drugs Act and has failed to provide SAPS with clear guidelines on how to deal with cannabis offences. What’s going on with Minister Kubayi (pictured here)?
Tau’s Time-Frame: New Cannabis Law Must Be Passed by end February 2026
16 June 2025 at 08:30:00
Trade Minister Parks Tau (pictured here) says the Agriculture Department is working on a cannabis zoning plan to support legacy farmers and safeguard local cannabis landraces. He says at the same time the DTIC is working on an overall cannabis commercialization policy which it wants to be in law in nine months time.
DTIC Minister Tau: ‘Justice Dept Must Scrap Drugs Act Before Commercialization is Put on the Table’
15 June 2025 at 11:00:00
The DTIC is waiting for the Department of Justice to scrap the Drugs Act before it can implement a commercial framework for cannabis. DTIC Minister Parks Tau has told Parliament that a draft cannabis commercialization policy is under internal discussion and will be released for comment once it is ‘finalized’.
SAHPRA Upgrading Systems to Deal with Surge in ‘Fake Licenses’, Bigger Regulatory Review Underway
14 June 2025 at 10:00:00
SAHPRA says it is sourcing a barcoding system to authenticate Section 21 medical cannabis service providers. This comes amidst a surge of new businesses signing up medical cannabis patients to supply them with their ‘prescriptions’, and this is ringing the regulator’s alarm bells loudly.
SAHPRA Warns Public Over Fake Medical Cannabis Licenses
14 June 2025 at 07:45:00
The regulator says its concerned about the increase in the use of fake SAHPRA licenses by unethical businesses as the cannabis retail ‘Grey Zone’ continues to expand rapidly. It has urged the public to be cautious when dealing with service providers as many are illegal.
Three SAPS Officers Charged for Dagga Dealing After N4 ‘Convoy Bust’
13 June 2025 at 08:45:00
Three officers from the White River Flying Squad have appeared in the Volksrust District Court to face ‘dagga dealing’ charges and have been remanded in custody. This follows their arrest on Wednesday for allegedly providing safe escort to a Toyotal Corolla packed to the brim with illicit cannabis.
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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Cape Town is your ideal SA location to invest in the fast-growing South African medicinal cannabis market. The Wesgro Trade Unit provides a free and confidential service to help you establish and grow your business in Cape Town and the Western Cape. Contact us through the Wesgro One Stop Investment Shop here to find out why you should be investing in the Western Cape pharmaceutical hub.
EXPORTS
SafriCanna is a SAHPRA-registered cultivation and processing facility whose efforts are focused on the growth, cultivation, processing, and export of Medicinal EU-GMP Cannabis products to international markets. See our catalogue of flower products here, Phone: + 27 (0) 10 880 6269; Email: info@safricanna.com, or contact us here
LEGAL SERVICES
Schindlers is South Africa’s first law firm to have a department dedicated to ‘M&R’ (‘medicinal’ & ‘recreational’) cannabis law, advising both international and local clients. We have been experts in the Cannabis field for years, and were instrumental in cases leading to the Constitutional Court ruling that legalized the personal consumption of cannabis in a private space. Click here to get connected with us.
CULTIVATION EQUIPMENT
Specialists in AC Infinity grow equipment and much more - from homegrow to commercial set-ups. All your pre- to -post harvesting requirements under one roof at www.rockandrolled.co.za. You won't be disappointed in our range and quality. Easy, secure payments, delivery nationwide.
PRIVATE CLUBS
Our self-regulatory grow club model supports the non-commercial, responsible sharing of cannabis within private social clubs with full tracking available on all cannabis products shared. Our model encourages good business practices, ultimately supporting sustainable small business growth within this new industry. To start your club journey contact Kirsten now: compliance@growone.africa"
CANNABIS CONSULTANTS
White Lion Consulting has been a pioneer in the South African cannabis industry, specializing in helping internatonal and local investors find opportunities, draw up business plans, design facilities and obtain SAHPRA approval. Check out our website, www.whitelionholdings.co.za and out our feature in MMJ.Daily For more information contact Cornel van de Watt cornel@whitelionholdings.co.za.
CANNABIS EXPO
The Gauteng Cannabis Expo returns bigger and better next year. It will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre on 30 and 31 May 2025. Get in early for sponsorship opportunities and exhibitor bookings. Contact Sarah for more details at sarah@thecannabisexpo.co.za.
OFFTAKE AGREEMENTS
Nexus is an agri-pharma company offering value addd services to the South African Cannabis Industry. We specialize in exporting final packaged products and cannabis flower to international markets, including the UK, Australia, UAE, Europe, and the USA. Read our Cannabiz Africa story here and then Contact us here
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Cheeba Africa is a pioneering company providing Cannabis & hemp services across the supply chain.
Cheeba Cannabis & Hemp Academy - Africa's leading & only Higher Education accredited national education and training offering.
Cheeba Cannabis & Hemp Consulting - Offering services from medical farm builds to offtakes.
JOBS OFFERED
Experienced budtenders sought for private clubs in Polokwane, Hoedspruit, Tzaneen and Haenertsberg. Ideally people who already live in those areas and have a Cheeba or comparable certification. People without experience should not reply. For more details contact Liz at lizviv7@gmail.com
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