The South African government has withdrawn its ban on cannabis and hemp foodstuffs, following public outcry and pressure from civil society organisations, easing tensions for sellers who can now resume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The South African government has withdrawn its contentious regulations banning the sale, importation and manufacture of food products containing hemp and cannabis.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 comes after mounting pressure from cannabis farmers, sellers, civil society organisations, including Free SA, which challenged the legality of the regulations and warned of court action if the government failed to comply with public consultation requirements.
