South Africa Cannabis Stories

Rwanda’s medical cannabis project at 83 per cent completion, government says
Rwanda’s medical cannabis project at 83 per cent completion, government says
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 15, 2025

Rwanda legalised the use of cannabis for medical purposes in 2021, but recreational use of the drug remains prohibited.

South Africa legalises cannabis sale, use by adults in private settings
South Africa legalises cannabis sale, use by adults in private settings
Mary Wambui  |  May 29, 2024

This follows a move by President Cyril Ramaphosa to sign into law the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act (CfPPA) which regulates the cultivation, posse...

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