The new bits of paper flying about wildly this past month on the winds of change have us ALL paying close attention. Are these Cannabis Policy Reforms for good - or are they merely the product of fast-tracking to get new Cannabis laws into play before the 6th Parliament ends? Last month, we received a
Africa Policy Week 2023 kicked off on a fine Monday evening with introductory presentations and a sobering keynote address by former president Kgalema Motlathe. Shaun Shelly, a true giant in Drug Policy reform and founder of SA Drug Policy Week, chaired the Opening Plenary. Shaun reflected on how, since its inception in 2016, Drug Policy
The Durban Chapter of the Cannabis Expo kicks off today, continuing through to Sunday (28-30 July 2023). Highlights include the various stalls selling their wares, the Freedom Festival, and a generally good vibe. The Convention Stage is sure to provide some provocative insights into the developing Cannabis Sector. As always, a few self-proclaimed pioneers
A slightly more in-depth look at the 10 Crisis Points Since before the early days of Fields of Green for ALL gathering evidence for The Trial of the Plant to this very moment, Cannabis participants have been in Crisis. Over the years, we have identified 10 Crisis Points across the Four Platforms: Responsible Adult
Few things are as frustrating as needing to repeat oneself on matters that could be easily resolved, should the necessary attention be paid. It would also help if we are heard in full and not sidelined for the misinformed ramblings of prohibitionists! Yet, here we are. Below is our full presentation to the Portfolio
Feedback on the draft Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill (B19-2020) The Bill, the Bill, the Bill… What about the draft Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill now? We are perpetually required to respond to a document that moves further from the mark each time it is released for public comment. This last round has a
Maren Krings’ debut book, H is for Hemp is a firsthand account of the world’s applications of the plant. The German environmental photographer was living out of her car in the late 2010s, trying to reduce her ecological footprint, when she began a four-year mission toward canna-consciousness. Taking advantage of her time on the road, Krings
This 20 minute read and photos were submitted to us on request by the author, Tijmen Grooten who is doing his masters degree in International Development Sociology (using Cannabis in South Africa as a case study) at Wageningen University in the Netherlands. Let’s start with some context Since the end of the twentieth
As part of our #CannabisCanHelpSouthAfrica campaign, we are initiating discussions around our ideas for fair and equal regulations - which includes in our vision an Office of the Cannabis OmBUDSman. The Office of the Cannabis OmBUDsman is part of the "Sustainability & Comprehensiveness" section of our Full Spectrum Model for Policy Reform.
Industrial Cannabis is derived from the Cannabis plant, but particular cultivars contain low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which is the active ingredient found in parts of the Cannabis plant that induce psychoactive effects. Hemp is a sustainable alternative that can be used to make a multitude of different products, with the added benefit of
