Government’s Ban on Hemp and CBD in Food Challenged: Free SA Demands Transparency and Public Consultation
Civil rights organisation Free SA has formally demanded answers from the Minister of Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, regarding the recently published Regulations Relating to the Prohibition of the Sale, Importation and Manufacture of Foodstuffs Containing Any Part of the Plant or Component Derived from the Genus Cannabis Sativa L, Hemp, Hemp Seed Oil or Hemp Seed Flour (Government Gazette […]
Have Your Say: Should Hemp and CBD in Food be Banned?
The South African government has just banned the sale, importation, and manufacture of foodstuffs containing hemp, CBD, or any part of the cannabis plant—without public consultation! At Free SA, we believe that your voice matters in decisions that affect public health, consumer rights, and business freedoms. That’s why we’re launching a public poll to gather […]
Derailing the gravy train
by Paul Maritz, Director at Free SA Quick question, dear reader: who, praytell, is the Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities? Or the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation? How about the Minister of Social Development? If you caught yourself hesitating, even just for a moment, don’t feel too bad […]