Press Release - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) has written to the National Commissioner, Lt. Gen. Fannie Masemola, of the South African Police Service to express its deep concern over the number of human rights complaints that it continues to receive in respect of the arrest of adult private users, possessors and cultivators of cannabis – particularly within the Rastafari community.

allAfrica

South Africa

South African Human Rights Commission Reminds Law Enforcement to Adhere to the Moratorium on Cannabis-Related Arrests

Media Bias/Fact Check

Amadou Mahtar Ba

The SA Human Rights Commission has written to national police commissioner General Fannie Masemola to express concern over the ongoing arrests of cannabis users and Rastafarians.

Times Live

Johannesburg

City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

Gauteng

‘Stop arresting cannabis users’ — SA Human Rights Commission urges police

The SAHRC has raised alarms over ongoing arrests of Rastafari and cannabis users despite cannabis being decriminalised in South Africa.

Daily Maverick

SA Human Rights Commission warns police against wrongful cannabis arrests

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) has written to the National Commissioner, Lt. Gen. Fannie Masemola, of the South African Police Service to express its deep concern over the number of human rights complaints that it continues to receive in respect of the arrest of adult private users, possessors and cultivators of cannabis […]

Afric Info

Durban, South Africa — On May 28, 2024 South Africa made history by becoming the first African nation to formally legalize recreational cannabis drug use. The Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill — otherwise abbreviated as “CfPPA” — was signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa less than a day before the historic 2024 South African General Elections which saw his party lose its 30 year control over Parliament.  
50744_03-06_CannabisforPrivatePu…

UNICORN RIOT

South Africa Becomes the First African Country to Partially Legalize Cannabis - UNICORN RIOT

Durban, South Africa — On May 28, 2024 South Africa made history by becoming the first African nation to formally legalize recreational cannabis drug use. The Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill — otherwise abbreviated as “CfPPA” — was signed into...

South African Human Rights Commission Reminds Law Enforcement to Adhere to the Moratorium on Cannabis-Related Arrests

Coverage Details

Give the gift of Perspective

Bias Distribution

Ownership

Similar News Topics

Similar News Topics