Tag Archives: Marijuana law
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 – 2026 update
Updated 13 June 2026. Quick answer: cannabis reform in South Africa does not remove bail risk. The immediate question after a cannabis-related arrest is not whether the person has read the latest draft limit correctly; it is whether the charge, … Continue reading

