In 2017, the country became the first in Africa to grant licences for the production of medicinal cannabis, although it hasn’t been plain sailing since then.
Now that it’s decriminalised to use marijuana for personal and private use, a whole new breed of pothead is emerging.
The owners of the well-known strawberry farm are now further diversifying their portfolio, having become the first Western Cape recipients of a licence to start growing medical dagga.
Despite the ConCourt’s landmark ruling that decriminalised personal and private use of dagga, our police still insist on making arrests.
Last year, South African courts ruled that the personal and private use of cannabis is protected by the country’s constitution. We need to go one step further.
It’s all very well that South African residents can light up a marijuana joint, legally, in the comfort of their own home, but the problem lies with the acquisition of said weed.
According to an update provided late last week by the Department of Health, the legalities around CBD just became far clearer.
Earlier this year, we told you how the Starke Ayres Garden Centre in Rosebank was struggling to keep up with the demand. Their clientele is somewhat surprising.
With CBD oil seemingly becoming a catchall remedy for everything from a broken heart to torn ligaments, one gets the feeling that there is more to be considered.
Before climbing into the legalities, it is important to understand that cannabidiol (CBD) oil is from hemp, not marijuana.
As the legalisation of cannabis continues to be discussed in many progressive countries around the world, business is good.
In a matter of months, first marijuana company to go public on the Nasdaq has seen its value increase more than tenfold. Take a look at the company that some are calling the “next Amazon”.
Ever thought about smoking pot, but too afraid of what kind of parent you will become? Well, if you need to unwind, it might not be the worst idea.
Who would have thought that our dear Charlize enjoyed dabbling in the green? Well, she did until staring at the fridge for too long became a big problem.
Sandton might be known for being one of the country’s more affluent areas, but dig around and you’ll find a café that, at first, might seem a little out of place.
After raiding a dispensary, two on-duty officers decided it was a good idea to eat some of the edibles they had taken for evidence. Spoiler alert – it was not a good idea.
In an effort to gain a little attention online, a marijuana delivery service took to parodying those American pharmaceutical commercials that are all too common.
Our very own secret farm has been up and running in KZN since 2015, benefiting from government dunging, but it all seems very hush hush.
Oh, cannabis. Once again the green plant has gone and got some poor dude arrested when all was trying to do was help people.
As many countries around the world decriminalise cannabis South Africans are slowly waking up to the benefit of joining them. Here’s why we should.
There’s a faux-cannabis you can find in the UK that, when consumed, pretty much renders you useless for a while – authorities don’t really know much about it, though.
Cannabis clubs in San Jose and Washington are under fire as new laws restricts locations or prohibits them altogether. But marijuana advocates are not giving up without a fight.
Next year will see a very important case being heard in the Pretoria High Court, and there’s a little something we can all do to help out.
It was a rather sobering day for AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd after a judge in New Zealand delivered his judgement in a legal matter. Perhaps worse was his take on Rudd’s drumming skills.
It’s usually pretty funny lagging at one of your mates when he doesn’t handle his weed too well. This, however, ain’t all that funny and I actually feel a little sorry for Mr Snow.
We all know Miley is a fan of smoking zol, but in this new leaked pic it seems she may be moving onto the hard stuff. See for yourself…
Add a little kick to your pizza with Podey Pizza’s new Marijuana pizza topping, which will surely be a favourite among teenage stoners.
New federal regulations have allowed for the large-scale legal production of marijuana, and this short online documentary explores the realities of large-scale corporate cannabis production – pitfalls and all.
Happy Friday. Here’s a surprisingly subtle documentary short from Vice, covering the growth of cannabis in Swaziland. They delve into the socio-economics of the place, and discover that most of the pot in Swaziland is grown by grannies trying to make ends meet. Obviously they get their hands on Swazi Gold while they’re there.
New York’s bicycle couriers are well-known around the world. These madmen on the two-wheels risk their bodies, dodging between cars in the city’s bustling traffic. The underground weed market in NY also makes use of this type of delivery. Journalist Hunter Stuart spent a day delivering weed alongside one of New York’s bicycle weed couriers. Here’s his story.