Hemp Updates
From maze to map: South Africa's cannabis journey from private use to public value
25th August 2026 Imagine a South African cannabis sector in which the law is not a maze but a map. A cultivator knows whether cultivation is for private use, hemp,... →
South Africa is moving away from coal – how mines and power stations could be used for green energy and farming
18th February 2026 Globally, nearly 7 000 coal mines, more than 2 400 coal-fired power plants and hundreds of coal rail networks, trucks and port terminals all make... →
The case for cannabis commercialisation and regulatory reform
29th July 2025 South Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its relationship with cannabis, a plant interwoven into its social, cultural and economic fabric... →
Health Minister’s U-turn on cannabis-based foodstuffs ban welcomed 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 26th March 2025 Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer welcomed Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi’s decision to... →
MEC Ivan Meyer welcomes withdrawal of regulations banning cannabis and hemp
26th March 2025 Western Cape Government Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer has welcomed the decision by Minister of Health, Dr... →
Government to consult over regulations of cannibis and hemp foodstuffs
26th March 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has affirmed his support for more stakeholder consultation and public participation on the formulation of new regulations... →
DA, GOOD Party oppose Motsoaledi’s decision to ban cannabis-based foodstuffs
By: Thabi Shomolekae 18th March 2025 The Democratic Alliance and the GOOD Party called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene on Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s ban on... →
DA calls Ramaphosa to take the high ground on Cannabis ban, as Motsoaledi’s regulations will kill 1 800 businesses
18th March 2025 The DA strongly opposes Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s decision to ban cannabis-based foodstuffs, citing both the negative public policy implications... →
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