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What's Next for Cannabis in South Africa? Exploring the Future of a Growing Industry

Oct 6, 20233 min read

What's Next for Cannabis in South Africa? Exploring the Future of a Growing Industry

In recent years, South Africa has been at the forefront of progressive cannabis legislation, sparking curiosity and excitement about the...

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The Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill 2023 has been published! Everything you need to know

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Sep 14, 20238 min read

The Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill 2023 has been published! Everything you need to know

The Republic of South Africa has recently introduced the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill (Working Document – 11 September 2023). This...

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SAPS Issues Directive to Halt Cannabis-Related Arrests

thecannaclubplett

Sep 4, 20233 min read

SAPS Issues Directive to Halt Cannabis-Related Arrests

In a significant development, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has issued a directive to its members concerning cannabis-related...

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Cannabis - The Miracle Plant: A Journey from Prohibition to Global Acceptance

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Jul 25, 20233 min read

Cannabis - The Miracle Plant: A Journey from Prohibition to Global Acceptance

In the not-so-distant past, Cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, was vilified and stigmatized, subject to strict prohibition laws, and...

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Operation Phakisa : Progress and Challenges in South Africa's Cannabis Legalization Journey

thecannaclubplett

Jul 12, 20233 min read

Operation Phakisa : Progress and Challenges in South Africa's Cannabis Legalization Journey

The South African Police Service (SAPS) legal department is currently drafting new standing orders to bring cannabis growers and dealers...

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South Africa Takes Significant Steps Towards Cannabis Policy Reform

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Jun 26, 20233 min read

South Africa Takes Significant Steps Towards Cannabis Policy Reform

South Africa is making notable progress in its commitment to reform its cannabis laws and unlock the potential of the cannabis economy. A...

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Dagga Dreams: A History of Cannabis in South Africa

thecannaclubplett

Apr 6, 20232 min read

Dagga Dreams: A History of Cannabis in South Africa

Cannabis has a long and complex history in South Africa. The plant, also known as Dagga in South Africa, has been used for centuries by...

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ENCOD-Based Cannabis Social Clubs: A Model for Community-Oriented Cannabis Use

thecannaclubplett

Mar 24, 20232 min read

ENCOD-Based Cannabis Social Clubs: A Model for Community-Oriented Cannabis Use

ENCOD-based CSCs offer a promising model for community-oriented Cannabis use. By prioritizing the health and well-being of their members,...

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Global Cannabis March 2023: A Celebration of Cannabis Culture and Advocacy

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Mar 2, 20232 min read

Global Cannabis March 2023: A Celebration of Cannabis Culture and Advocacy

On 6 May 2023, people all around the world will come together to celebrate cannabis culture and advocate for the legalization and...

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A Brief Introduction to Cannabis Tissue Culture and Micropropagation

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Mar 16, 20225 min read

A Brief Introduction to Cannabis Tissue Culture and Micropropagation

This just in: Cloning is a thing of the past. A tissue culture specimen. Ah, tissue culture. One of the many new trend words in the...

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Cannabis Industry Reform - Organization Launches NFT Collaboration

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Feb 7, 20223 min read

Cannabis Industry Reform - Organization Launches NFT Collaboration

The Black Comics Collective and The Weldon Project are collaborating on an NFT project that will benefit those who have been impacted by...

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thedesignguyza

Sep 18, 20202 min read

Cannabis: The Origin Story

Cannabis has been around the world more times than we can count! And with this comes a rich history, so take a trip down memory lane with...

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Cannabis Residue Found on Ancient Biblical Shrine

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Aug 27, 20203 min read

Cannabis Residue Found on Ancient Biblical Shrine

We are aware of the long and diverse history of the cannabis plant, but we are still finding it popping up in all sorts of curious places.

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Zimbabwe Says Local and International Investors Can Have 100% Ownership of Cannabis Farms

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Aug 27, 20202 min read

Zimbabwe Says Local and International Investors Can Have 100% Ownership of Cannabis Farms

Zimbabwe is still making progress in turning cannabis into an economic contributor, and now investors have even more incentive to get involv

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Maui Gets Official ‘Medical Cannabis Day’ Holiday

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Aug 27, 20202 min read

Maui Gets Official ‘Medical Cannabis Day’ Holiday

The 14th of June is now a recognised holiday, after Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino implemented the day as a reminder of the state's his

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Jun 8, 20202 min read

Local CBD Regulations Get an Update

2019 saw amendments made to the scheduling of the cannabinoid CBD, allowing for over the counter sales of CBD products, within certain...

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Jun 8, 20202 min read

Jamaica is Helping Local Farmers Enter the Cannabis Market

The Jamaican government is lending a helping hand to local farmers, providing incentives to participate in their budding legal medical...

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May 20, 20202 min read

How cannabis could unlock R107 billion for South Africa’s economy

South Africa could unlock a R107 billion cannabis industry if government passes the necessary regulations to make it happen. The figure...

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May 20, 20203 min read

Cannabis Industry Lends Helping Hand During the COVID-19 Pandemic

As commercial as As commercial as the cannabis industry has become in recent years, that doesn’t mean they have lost their holistic hand...

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May 20, 20203 min read

A Brief Update on South Africa’s Cannabis Laws

As we edge closer to September 2020 we are hearing more as to what we can expect from the next draft of the cannabis legislation. By...

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