South Africa’s cannabis bill is widely unpopular — here’s why
The legislation's steep penalties and confusing rules are a step backward to populations that have used cannabis traditionally for centuries
Mugglehead (South Africa)
Monday, January 4, 2021
Monday, January 4, 2021
2018 was a big year for cannabis advocates in South Africa. It was the year the constitutional court ruled the government couldn’t invade the privacy of citizens who want to grow and consume cannabis at home. The ruling was seen by many as South Africa’s opportunity to re-engage with its cultural ties to the plant and enter into the expanding global cannabis market. But judging by what’s written in the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill, it’s clear lawmakers didn’t share the same goals. While the legislation is on its surface a step forward in drug policy reform, its steep penalties and confusing rules feel like a step backward to populations that have been consuming dagga recreationally and traditionally for centuries.
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