Tag: South Africa
South African National Assembly Approves Bill Legalizing Cannabis for Personal Use
Why it matters: The South African National Assembly has approved a bill that would legalize the personal use of cannabis, ...
From the Archives: Racism & Reefer (1990)
Why it matters: This article explores the role of racism, bigotry, and fear in the prohibition of marijuana, suggesting that ...
South African Police Won’t Arrest You for Growing Weed in Your House (Or Your Car)
Why it matters: The South African Police Service (SAPS) has announced that individuals will no longer be arrested for personal-use ...
Cannabeginners: How To Legally Use Cannabis In South Africa
Why it matters: South Africa has a long history of cannabis cultivation and has decriminalized the plant for personal use. ...
Cannabinoids Found in Non-Cannabis Plant Woolly Umbrella
Why it matters: Israeli researchers have discovered that a plant called helichrysum umbraculigerum, which is not of the cannabis family, ...
