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Loaded for Bear: South Africa's cannabis policy remains shrouded in a purple haze of cadre confusion

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The cannabis edibles debacle underscores the levels of uncertainty around pot policy in South Africa. A product that in the majority of cases was being sold illegally in the first place was suddenly treated as if it was indeed and suddenly illegal because of a specific directive.

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Loaded for Bear: South Africa's cannabis policy remains shrouded in a purple haze of cadre confusion

The cannabis edibles debacle underscores the levels of uncertainty around pot policy in South Africa. A product that in the majority of cases was being sold illegally in the first place was suddenly treated as if it was indeed and suddenly illegal because of a specific directive.

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Edible Cannabis Ban in South Africa: Something to Chew On? – The Mail & Guardian

Cannabis legislation for private and medicinal use has increased over the past few years globally, including in several African countries for medicinal use as well as farming for profit. Currently, South Africa is the only country in Africa that has legalized the recreational use of cannabis, with the signing into law of the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act by President Ramaphosa on 28th May 2024, which was preceded by an earlier ruling of the …

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