Tag Archives: South Africa

Cameron Bramley, Rolling Stoner and the Making of Route 420: Mapping South Africa’s Cannabis Culture One Kilometre at a Time

Rolling Stoner: https://rollingstoner.co.za/ •  Route 420 press release & updates: https://rollingstoner.co.za/rolling-stoner-press-release_route-420/ •  Route 420 / tourism framing: https://rollingstoner.co.za/the-truth-about-cannabis-tourism-a-giant-revenue-opportunity-for-south-africa/ •  Travel & Tours platform: https://rollingstonertours.com/ •  Related media appearances and community discussions (Hotboxshow, Keep Rolling channel, etc.) In the sprawling, uneven landscape of South Africa’s post-2018 cannabis reality, few projects have attempted what Cameron Bramley set […]

Hemp Fibres ‘Better Than Graphene’: What a 2014 Discovery Still Means for South Africa’s Green Economy

Original source: BBC News – “Hemp fibres ‘better than graphene’” Published 13 August 2014, by James Morgan In August 2014, researchers presented work that should have shifted how the world looks at industrial hemp. Dr David Mitlin and his team showed that the waste bast fibre left over after hemp is processed for textiles or […]

Week in Review: Rights, Roots, Rhythm and Responsibility – A Friday Synthesis of South Africa’s Cannabis Conversation

This week’s publishing cycle moved across several registers at once: constitutional and regulatory analysis, practical grower education, harm-reduction and recovery stories, medical-export realities, product guidance, and a major cultural gathering. Taken together, the pieces form a coherent snapshot of where South Africa’s cannabis landscape stands in mid-September 2026 — still unfinished, still contested, and still […]

South Africa’s Cannabis Crossroads: Medical Exports Rise While Inclusive Commercialisation Still Lags

Primary reference point: Cannabiz Africa industry reporting (2026) https://www.cannabiz-africa.com/blog/6aab0d1806128bc82ed9c2b6? Supporting sources: Department of Trade, Industry and Competition progress updates; SAHPRA licensing data; Karoo Bioscience coverage; Mayet & Associates compliance analysis; BusinessTech / draft private-use regulations reporting; Daily Maverick hemp sector features; earlier Prince litigation context. South Africa’s cannabis sector in 2026 presents two parallel realities. […]

Cannabis Edibles on Skyff 420 Spaza: A Complete Guide to What’s Available, How They Work, and How to Use Them Responsibly

Primary category link: https://skyff420spaza.co.za/product-category/cannabis-products/edibles/ Main shop: https://skyff420spaza.co.za/ Edibles have become one of the most popular ways people in South Africa enjoy cannabis. They offer a smoke-free experience, longer-lasting effects, and a wide range of flavours and formats. On Skyff 420 Spaza the edibles section brings together gummies, cookies, snack-style infusions, lollipops and specialty items, each […]

Are Clones Better Than Seeds? A Practical Guide for South African Growers

The question comes up in every South African grow group, every Telegram chat, and every conversation between first-time home cultivators and experienced hands: are clones better than seeds? There is no universal answer that fits every grower, every space, and every goal. What exists instead is a clear set of trade-offs. Clones deliver speed, uniformity […]

Rolling for Recovery: Nathan du Preez, Skateboarding, and the Long Road from Homelessness and Addiction

Profile reference: Facebook – Nathan du Preez (nathan.dupreez.737) Primary public source: The Herald, 14 September 2026 – “Rolling for a cause: Skateboarder ready for 20,000km challenge” Nathan du Preez is a South African skateboarder who has turned personal experience of homelessness and addiction into a public campaign of awareness and practical support. Ahead of a […]

Hemp a Thirsty Crop? New South African Research Measures the Water Cost of Cannabis Farming

Original source: The Conversation – “Is hemp a thirsty crop? New research measures just how much water cannabis farming can use” https://theconversation.com/is-hemp-a-thirsty-crop-new-research-measures-just-how-much-water-cannabis-farming-can-use-288012 Key research links retained: •  Study DOI / related publications referenced in the original •  University of KwaZulu-Natal & Rhodes University collaboration •  Water Research Commission funding acknowledgement •  National Water Act context […]

Justice Delayed: The Russel De Beer Case, CannaPax, and the Cannabis Community’s Call to Be Heard

JUSTICE FOR RUSSEL DE BEER — THE CANNABIS COMMUNITY MUST BE HEARD Location referenced: Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre — Pretoria Central Advocacy contact framing: Shamila Cajee aka M$K — Ma $e Kind / Human & Civil Rights Documented background sources (retain & link): •  Mail & Guardian (2019): Hawks bust cannabis lab – https://mg.co.za/article/2019-11-15-00-hawks-bust-cannabis-lab/ […]

Route 420 and Rolling Stoner Magazine: Mapping South Africa’s Cannabis Culture, One Kilometre at a Time

Key links & media: •  Rolling Stoner website: https://rollingstoner.co.za/ •  Route 420 press / updates: https://rollingstoner.co.za/rolling-stoner-press-release_route-420/ •  Magazine / subscribe: https://rollingstoner.co.za/magazine/ •  Route 420 Travel Club: https://rollingstoner.co.za/route-420-travel-club/ •  Tourism & handbook features: https://rollingstoner.co.za/tourism/ •  Authenticated / directory concepts referenced across the site In the years since South Africa’s Constitutional Court opened the door to private […]

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