Government U-turn on cannabis products ban — seller (and user) fears allayed
The South African government has withdrawn its ban on cannabis and hemp foodstuffs, following public outcry and pressure from civil society organisations, easing tensions for sellers who can now resume business. The South African government has withdrawn its contentious regulations banning the sale, importation and manufacture of food products containing hemp and cannabis. The reversal […]
South African president vows to lift ban on cannabis edibles
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa plans to lift a ban on cannabis and hemp-derived edibles announced earlier this month following vast backlash over the move. Trade associations and stakeholders felt that the prohibition had no scientific basis and was detrimental to the economy. The statement released by his office on Tuesday explained that the ban […]
Cannabis-produkte terug op die spyskaart
In wat bestempel word as ʼn oorwinning vir die publiek wat betref openbare deelname en demokratiese verantwoordbaarheid, het dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, minister van gesondheid, die omstrede verbod op die verkoop, invoer en vervaardiging van voedselprodukte wat hemp en cannabis bevat opgehef. Lees meer op Maroela Media
Health Minister’s decision to lift cannabis products ban a ‘victory for civil society, participatory democracy’
Civil society group Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality (Free) SA has welcomed the decision by Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi to withdraw a prohibition notice banning the sale, importation, and manufacture of food products containing hemp and cannabis. Free SA said the minister’s decision came after mounting pressure from civil society groups and the cannabis […]
Health Minister withdraws contentious cannabis regulations
The presidency has confirmed that the health minister would withdraw regulations prohibiting the sale, importation and manufacture of foodstuffs containing hemp and cannabis, following an outcry. Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, said in a statement the minister Aaron Motsoaledi and the department of health would “continue to consult broadly” before publishing the revised regulations. Read more […]
Free SA Secures Victory for Public Participation as Government Withdraws Unlawful Hemp and CBD Food Ban
Civil society has claimed a significant victory for public participation and democratic accountability after the Minister of Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, announced the withdrawal of contentious regulations banning the sale, importation, and manufacture of food products containing hemp and cannabis. The reversal comes in the wake of mounting pressure from Free SA and other stakeholders, […]