POLL | What do you think of proposed regulations on private security?
Police minister Senzo Mchunu has proposed amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulation Act, which will bar security guards from using “prohibited weapons” such as tasers, teargas, water cannons, sponge grenades, rubber/plastic bullets “and other weapons that may harm civilians”, Business Day reported. The private security industry employs more than 580,000 personnel compared to the 180,000 […]
Herroep konsepregulasies oor private veiligheidsbedryf – Free SA
Die organisasie Free SA het ʼn sterk waarskuwing gerig oor voorgestelde wysigings aan vuurwapenregulasies en het die voorgestelde wysigings as “vaag, onwerkbaar en ʼn ernstige bedreiging vir openbare veiligheid” bestempel. Lees meer op Maroela Media
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The South African government has withdrawn its ban on cannabis and hemp foodstuffs, following public outcry and pressure from civil society organisations, easing tensions for sellers who can now resume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 The South African government has withdrawn its contentious regulations banning the sale, importation and manufacture of food products containing hemp and cannabis.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 calls for drastic reduction of cabinet
Government inefficiencies are on the spotlight as treasury is urged to look at alternative ways to cover the budget shortfall. Free SA has written to president Cyril Ramaphosa, asking him to start by trimming his cabinet. Watch the discussion on eNCA
Cannabis edibles ban queried
The Foundation for the Rights of Expression and Equality (FreeSA) has given Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi 14 days to justify the ban on food items containing hemp and Cannabidiol (CBD). CBD is an essential component of medicinal marijuana and is derived from the hemp plant. FreeSA is calling for transparency and public consultation on […]
Take a hike
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana’s proposed 2025 budget speech sparked strong opposition from various political parties. In Wednesday’s budget speech, Godongwana proposed that the country’s VAT rate will increase by 0.5 percentage points in both 2025 and 2026, bringing the VAT rate to 16% by 2026 and 2027. While the ANC argues that the budget […]
