Has it gone to pot? Experts boast benefits in letting the cannabis industry grow

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Amendments to the Cannabis for Private Use Bill have been proposed for 2022, which would allow more flexible use and promote the growth of a commercial cannabis industry in South Africa.

JOHANNESBURG - The decision on whether or not to legalise cannabis has been greatly debated across the world. Those against it believe that it’s a gateway drug that will lead to more drug use, while those for it believe that the government should not be overregulating the relatively harmless actions of consenting adults.

This Bill would also allow the expungement of criminal records for people with minor cannabis-related offences. The new Bill, however, would allow cannabis to be commercialised, which could potentially see the creation of over 130, 000 jobs in the industry. Allowing the commercialisation of cannabis could not only legitimise the existing market but also create new market opportunities through medical cannabis use and the hemp industry.The cannabis industry would not just be about smoking. Want to sample some cannabis, CBD or hemp products? Here are some legal vendors in South Africa:According to Silas Howarth, director of the Cannabis Expo Cape Town, the industry has grown significantly since 2018 and continued to expand throughout the pandemic.

 

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