The Route 420 Travel Club prize partners have officially landed. From Cobra road trips and shark cage diving to Bloukrans Bungy, Garden Route luxury, Karoo silence and Mama G Edibles, this is phase one of a bigger Rolling Stoner movement.
By Cailin Fourie First things first, juicing raw cannabis won’t get you high. That may sound disappointing to some, but for health-conscious folks looking to tap into the plant’s lesser-known benefits without the high, this is actually great news. Cannabis, in its raw, unheated form, is a nutritional powerhouse flying under the radar in wellness […]
Cape Town to Get Africa’s First Dagga Museum By Katherine Pretorius Cape Town is set to become home to what is expected to be Africa’s first dagga museum, with a new project aiming to tell a broader, deeper, and more grounded story about cannabis on the continent. The African Cannabis Museum (TAC), currently under development, […]
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 […]
