Category Archives: Marijuana Legalisation
Extradited for possession of cannabis?
The legalisation of dagga has been big news since the Constitutional Court decriminalised the possession and cultivation of cannabis in private by adults for personal consumption in September 2018. But what happens if you’re caught with marijuana (cannabis) overseas? What laws apply? … Continue reading
Cannabis law, police directives and bail in South Africa – 2025 update
Updated 20 November 2025. Parliament has now moved beyond court judgments and interim directives. South Africa has a dedicated Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, 2024, and police officers have received guidance on how to deal with cannabis in practice. Yet … Continue reading
Medical marijuana South Africa – a licensed affair
Medical Marijuana As we covered previously, on 31 March the Western Cape High Court ruled that marijuana (dagga or cannabis) can be used by adults in the privacy of their own homes, and may be cultivated for private use. Even … Continue reading
A joint account – just how legal is marijuana following the High Court ruling?
On 31 March the Western Cape High Court ruled that marijuana (dagga or cannabis) can be used by adults in the privacy of their own homes, and may be cultivated for private use. The decision was based on the view … Continue reading
To legalise marijuana, or not to legalise? That is the question.
In the last article, we looked at the background to marijuana use and discussed recent developments in South Africa and other – mostly developed – countries. There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to dealing with the drug. Information … Continue reading