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A 14-year-old Upington boy killed over ‘dagga’ theft

Africa's first cannabis academy sprouts in Johannesburg suburb
Johannesburg

Africa’s first cannabis academy sprouts in Johannesburg suburb

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World News

Teenager shares cannabis-backed muffins with scholars

A 14-year-old Upington boy kil
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A 14-year-old Upington boy killed over ‘dagga’ theft

Africa's first cannabis academy sprouts in Johannesburg suburb
Johannesburg

Africa’s first cannabis academy sprouts in Johannesburg suburb

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World News

Teenager shares cannabis-backed muffins with scholars

weed
Lifestyle

‘420’: The meaning behind ‘Weed Day’

By Megan van den Heever20-04-2023 21:00

Happy 420! Here’s the significance behind the popular phrase and a look at which stars celebrate the day dedicated to weed…

Weed
Lifestyle

420: The truth behind the legendary marijuana number

By James Richardson20-04-2023 04:20

20 April every year has come to be an international celebration for those who partake in marijuana due to the date’s association with the pot smoker’s number 420.

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News

California’s cannabis black market thrives despite legalization

By Agence France-Presse29-03-2023 09:39

Omar Buddakey emerges from a nondescript building in Los Angeles with a joint in his hand. Five years after cannabis was legalized in California.

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News

New tobacco law – smokers could face jail time [WATCH]

By Keliah Daniels17-02-2023 12:36

According to South Africa’s leading tobacco processing company, the government wants to start sending smokers to jail.

Africa's first cannabis academy sprouts in Johannesburg suburb
News

Cannabis in South Africa: apartheid incited a war on drugs

By The Conversation06-02-2023 15:54

Cannabis is being commercialised in South Africa and Poor rural communities have long cultivated weed illegally.

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WATCH: Cannabis industry could create Thousands jobs [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga02-12-2022 10:06

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Cannabis
News

Cannabis industry could create between 10 000 and 25 000 jobs

By Michelle Swart02-12-2022 07:27

Government is encouraging farmers to focus on the cultivation of cannabis as this could see a huge improvement in the South African economy

Weed
News

Weed smokers at high risk of lung disease than cigarette smokers

By Rorisang Kgosana17-11-2022 17:44

A study found that weed smokers are actually at a higher risk of catching lung disease than those who smoke cigarettes only.

Cannabis study
Health and Fitness

Cannabis probably more HARMFUL to lungs than tobacco

By Agence France-Presse16-11-2022 02:48

A study published Tuesday shows cannabis (weed) would likely do more harm to a smoker’s lungs and airways than tobacco.

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WATCH | Cannabis Halloween candy supplier ARRESTED [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga04-11-2022 11:01

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Criminalising children for cannabis use unconstitutional – ConCourt

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty29-09-2022 21:01

The Constitutional Court ruled that criminalising children for the possession and/or use of cannabis is unconstitutional.

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News

Woman fired for cannabis use, after work, appeals court ruling

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty24-08-2022 12:58

Bernadette Enever says she only consumed cannabis after work hours but was still dismissed as the drug was found in her system.

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Free State

Five arrested for dealing in dagga – cookies and candies seized

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty21-08-2022 12:18

Authorities arrested five suspects for dealing in dagga while items such as cookies and candies laced with drugs were seized.

Presidential Imbizo, Gauteng premier David Makhura, cannabis, weed, marijuana, ganja, mary jane, zol, economic potential in Vaal, unemployment in Sedibeng
Gauteng

Could Vaal be a trade cannabis hub? This is what Makhura thinks…

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty13-08-2022 22:28

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has once again spoke about cannabis production and processing in the province.

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News

Medical cannabis use – is it allowed in the workplace in South Africa?

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty17-07-2022 23:32

The laws surrounding the legalities of cannabis use when it comes to the workplace are some that tend to confuse many…

Cannabis
KwaZulu-Natal

Two sentenced for more than two THOUSAND cannabis plants

By Rorisang Kgosana10-07-2022 07:30

The two men had a sophisticated laboratory which grew more than two thousand cannabis plants before they got arrested and sentenced.

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Gauteng

High life: Soweto hosts first-ever cannabis festival

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty09-07-2022 20:44

A three-day festival was held in Soweto to destigmatize cannabis use and promote and create awareness about the ‘goodness’ of the plant.

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News

Cannabis for chronic pain? SA’s first clinical trial to begin

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty22-06-2022 14:01

JSE-listed cannabis products company Labat Africa announced the start of the country’s first clinical trial.

Cannabis
News

New Cannabis policies in Africa: A privilege of the rich?

By The Conversation31-05-2022 09:41

Though it is a drug which has been used for years in Africa, Cannabis use has been illegal in most parts. Recently many African countries have started legalising the growth of Cannabis for scientific and medicinal use, but with the many policies, is this only a privilege for the rich?

Weed
Lifestyle

420: The real truth behind the legendary marijuana number

By James Richardson29-05-2022 16:20

20 April every year has come to be an international celebration for those who partake in marijuana due to the date’s association with the pot smoker’s number 420.

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News

Medicinal cannabis growers eyeing Germany need to meet EU standards

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty28-05-2022 14:40

Medicinal cannabis growers in SA are looking to break into the European market with Germany being high up on their list.

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Lifestyle

WATCH: Jamie Bartlett’s cause of death REVEALED [Video]

By Ramadhani Kusaga25-05-2022 21:22

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WATCH: Government FUNDS R917,498 to cannabis farm [Video]

By Ramadhani Kusaga25-05-2022 21:12

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Start-up Africa

Take a leaf out of a cannabis grower’s book

By GCIS Vuk’uzenzele25-05-2022 15:25

EISH WENA! A young farmer from the Nelson Mandela Metro has been given a boost by government to start her own cannabis farm.

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News

You can’t legalise and criminalise! Farming group on Govt’s cannabis laws

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty20-05-2022 17:29

The Southern Africa Agricultural Initiative (SAAI) is unhappy about some aspects of the country’s Cannabis Bill and is demanding a change.

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