South Africa’s cannabis landscape did not change by accident. The private-use rights recognised in 2018, the ongoing fights over inclusion, the incomplete commercial framework, and the continued pressure for fair formalisation all rest on decades of work by a relatively small group of determined individuals and organisations. Understanding who they are, and the histories they […]
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On 2 October 2026 the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition convened the second-quarter meeting of the Hemp and Cannabis Steering Committee. The gathering brought together government, labour and private-sector partners to assess progress on commercialising the sector, expand inclusive participation, and strengthen implementation of the Hemp and Cannabis Master Plan. The timing is deliberate. […]