SAHPRA

organization

Last mentioned: Mar 8, 2026

Timeline

  1. Commercial Overhaul Launch

    Authorities announce new measures to unlock the multibillion-rand commercial sector.

  2. Private Purposes Act Signed

    President Ramaphosa signs the bill into law, clarifying private use rights.

  3. Cannabis Master Plan

    Government unveils a strategic framework for the industrialization of the sector.

  4. Constitutional Court Ruling

    Decriminalized private use and cultivation of cannabis for adults.

Stories mentioning SAHPRA 1

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South Africa Accelerates Cannabis Overhaul to Unlock R28bn Industry

South African authorities have initiated a comprehensive regulatory overhaul aimed at transitioning the cannabis sector from a legal gray area into a structured multibillion-rand commercial industry. The move seeks to streamline licensing, attract foreign investment, and formalize the participation of traditional and small-scale growers.

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