By Katherine Pretorius South Africa’s cannabis sector is entering a moment that feels impossible to ignore. For years, the country’s cannabis story has been driven by court rulings, constitutional rights, and policy promises. Now, all of those loose ends are starting to pull tight at once. Regulation, enforcement, commercialisation, access, and inclusion are no longer […]
Honouring Sister Vee Rolling Stoner Sista Vee Nohombile BushTraditional healer, author, and trusted voice in South Africa’s cannabis community.Her legacy lives on in those she taught and inspired. Today, the South African cannabis community is reflecting on the life and work of Sister Vee—known publicly as Sista Vee Nohombile Bush—a traditional healer, author, educator, and […]
Government is pushing commercial growth, but legal trade still trails behind policy promises. By Katherine Pretorius South Africa’s cannabis story is changing, and the current problem with South Africa’s cannabis economy is becoming harder to ignore. For years, most of the public conversation focused on decriminalisation, private use, and the legal grey areas around cultivation […]
By Katherine Pretorius South Africa’s new high-THC plan could mark an important shift in how cannabis cultivation is regulated, especially for non-medical growers hoping to enter a legal framework. Recent reporting suggests the Department of Agriculture is planning to introduce a permit system for the cultivation of high-THC cannabis for non-medical purposes, which would be […]
By Katherine Pretorius Cannabis and mental health remain closely linked in public debate, especially as more people look to medical cannabis for anxiety, PTSD, sleep issues, and emotional burnout. Patients often share stories of relief, while clinics and brands continue to promote cannabis as part of a wider wellness conversation. However, a major new review […]
By Katherine Pretorious South Africa has taken another important step toward formally regulating cannabis for private adult use. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development recently gazetted draft regulations under the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act (Act No. 7 of 2024), marking a key milestone in the country’s long-running cannabis reform process. The South African […]
By Katherine Pretorious The publication of South Africa’s draft cannabis regulations marks a genuinely historic moment for the country’s cannabis industry — and for the community that has been pushing for clarity, fairness, and recognition for years. For the first time, the gears are visibly turning toward the full implementation of the Cannabis for Private […]
Border Green: Cannabis Smuggling Routes Then and Now By Tercia Thompson For a long time, productivity had a very specific look. Early mornings. Long hours. Full calendars. The sense that if you weren’t busy, you were probably doing something wrong. Being productive meant doing more, faster, and often at the expense of rest, balance, and […]
Border Green: Cannabis Smuggling Routes Then and Now By John Swanepoel Home growing cannabis in South Africa has become a lot more common and a lot more talked about over the past few years. Since private use and cultivation are now recognised by law, many people have become curious about growing their own plants at […]
Border Green: Cannabis Smuggling Routes Then and Now By Bruce Coetzee There’s a quiet revolution happening in cannabis gardens around the world. It’s not louder lights or faster growth schedules. It’s growers slowing down, paying attention to the soil, and working with nature rather than trying to overpower it. In 2026, sustainable cannabis cultivation isn’t […]
