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The ripple effects of South Africa’s cannabis food ban: Implications for agriculture and beyond
On 28 May 2024, the President signed the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act 7 of 2024 (Cannabis Act) into law. The Cannabis Act establishes a legal framework for the private use, possession...
Following on our article regarding the Department of Health’s recent ban on cannabis- and hemp-infused food products
Following on our article regarding the Department of Health’s recent ban on cannabis- and hemp-infused food products, as published earlier today, President Cyril Ramaphosa has now...
Farmers Beware Legal liability and export risks in the wake of bud rot
Lucinde Rhoodie, Director in the Dispute Resolution practice and Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fishing sector, recently joined Jimmy Moyaha on SAfm and Matthew Veeran on Lotus FM to discuss...
Seeds of opportunity: Exploring cannabis and hemp cultivation laws in South Africa and beyond
In 2018, the Constitutional Court of South Africa decriminalised the private use and cultivation of cannabis for personal consumption in the renowned judgment of Minister of Justice...
Evolving cannabis and hemp cultivation laws that present a significant opportunity for South Africa’s Agri sector
Claudia Grobler, Associate Designate in the Dispute Resolution practice joined Stephen Grootes on Newzroom Afrika to discuss the Evolving cannabis and hemp cultivation laws that present...
Navigating the legal landscape for private cannabis use and how that may impact the workplace: A case of unfair dismissal
In the recent case of Enever v Barloworld Equipment South Africa, a Division of Barloworld South Africa (Pty) Ltd (JA86/22) ZALAC (23 April 2024), the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) considered...
The decriminalisation of cannabis use and/or possession for minors: A significant shift in South African drug law reform
In 2019, the Constitutional Court in Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Others v Prince and Others (1) SA 14 (CC), partially confirmed the judgment in Prince v...
Overview of the (r)evolution of legislation governing the use of cannabis: Where to from here?
Cannabis has been a hot topic in the media and bold statements have been made by the Government regarding the economic potential that the cannabis sector can unlock in the country....
Cannabis in the workplace: Clearing the air
In 2018 the Constitutional Court handed down the landmark judgment of Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Others v Prince (6) SA 393 (CC), which legalised the private...
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