The South African Government has taken another important step in implementing the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, 2024 (Act No. 7 of 2024) by publishing draft regulations for public comment. Announced by the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development on 3 February 2026, the draft regulations are intended to provide practical guidance on how the Act will be implemented. They cover important issues such as the possession, cultivation and transportation of cannabis fo

From a small home-based operation to a thriving cannabis agro-processing business, one entrepreneur is proving that South Africa's cannabis industry is about far more than cultivation—it's about innovation, manufacturing, and economic growth. By Stoners Lounge Editorial South Africa's cannabis industry is entering an exciting new era. Across the country, entrepreneurs are transforming the once-underground plant into a catalyst for business growth, job creation, and sustainabl

Cannabis, also known as weed, marijuana, dagga, herb, or ganja, is one of the oldest cultivated plants in human history. Used for thousands of years across different cultures, cannabis has played a role in medicine, spirituality, recreation, agriculture, and wellness. In South Africa, cannabis has deep cultural roots and continues to shape conversations around health, business, law, and lifestyle today. What Is Weed? Weed refers to the cannabis plant, a naturally growing plan