Cannabis Laws in South Africa
Fully Legal
Recreational
Legal
Medical
Legal
Overview
Constitutional Court ruled in 2018 that private use, possession, and cultivation by adults is legal. No legal framework for commercial sales yet. Public consumption remains prohibited.
Recent Changes
Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill progressing through Parliament to formalize decriminalization; medical licensing system operational
Cannabis is legal in South Africa!
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