There’s No Wealth Like GOOD health By Raeez Perreira – Green Health Renegade People love to assume and talk k.. Open a cannabis store and suddenly everyone thinks you’re throwing dagga parties out back. That’s what happened when I opened my outlet in Florida, West Rand, in a community that prides itself on knowing everything […]
The Stoner’s Guide to Surviving Family Gatherings By John Swanepoel If you’ve ever found yourself sitting around a braai with your entire family, freshly lit joint in hand, then you know one thing for sure: surviving family gatherings as a stoner is a whole sport on its own. And if you haven’t? Well, allow me […]
Sustainable Growing: How Will Sustainability Fit in with the Rush for Prosperity? By John Swanepoel The cannabis industry in South Africa is blossoming rapidly, fueled by legal shifts and growing demand. As entrepreneurs rush to seize opportunities, there’s a crucial question hanging in the air: How will sustainability fit into this green gold rush? With […]
Smoke in the Calabash: Africa’s Deep, Complicated Relationship with Marijuana By Tanatswa Taruvinga Smoke comes out of the calabash as a woman on a reed mat smiles at you and offers you a puff. This isn’t the latest in dispensary culture. This is part of a culture that has spanned hundreds of years in the […]
Sage & Silence: The Art of Intentional Clearing By Pagan Pretorius Sometimes, the simplest rituals pack the biggest punch: a wisp of herb smoke, a few quiet breaths, and a single, focused thought. Whether you’re a cannabis regular or someone who’s never touched it, a clearing ritual can be just the break you need to […]
Privacy vs Prohibition: Landmark Trials That Shaped Cannabis Policy By John Swanepoel Courtroom showdowns can feel dramatic, but in South Africa, they’ve been the engine driving our cannabis laws from prohibition toward personal freedom. Behind every landmark judgment lies a story of ordinary people willing to challenge the status quo—in judges’ chambers, in legal briefs […]
Old Hands, New Rules: Traditional Growers in the Modern Cannabis Market By Quinton Haslett There’s a soft irony in the story of cannabis in South Africa. The folks who carried it for years—often under the radar or beneath official notice—are now trying to figure out how they fit into a legal industry that has finally […]
Mythical Cannabis Guardians: The Legendary Protectors of the Green Herb By Katherine Pretorius Cannabis has been part of human culture for thousands of years — not just as a plant for healing and recreation but as a sacred, mysterious herb wrapped in stories, legends, and even myths. Across cultures and continents, people have told tales […]
Mothers of the Underground By Tanatswa Taruvinga Being high can feel maternal. In some instances, smoke can feel like a warm mother’s hug, coaxing you into calmness and, at other times, giving you the little kick you need to get active. Either way, women have been at the forefront of making cannabis available for everyone […]
Mixing Weed with Alcohol or Other Substances: What Science Says By Tersia Thompson If you’ve ever been to a party where joints and drinks are both making the rounds, you’ve probably seen (or felt) how quickly things can get messy. Mixing cannabis with alcohol or other substances isn’t new, but science is finally catching up […]
