Latest News & Developments
The City of Johannesburg is planning to redevelop the Usindiso Building block, where 76 people died in a fire last year. The municipality may use the new Expropriation Act to acquire privately-owned properties in the area if owners are unwilling to sell, with plans to create affordable rental housing that could house four times the previous population.
The City of Johannesburg is planning to redevelop the Usindiso Building block, where 76 people died in a fire last year. The municipality may use the new Expropriation Act to acquire privately-owned properties in the area if owners are unwilling to sell, with plans to create affordable rental housing that could house four times the previous population.
The Presidency's repeal of the cannabis ban marks a significant turning point for South Africa's cannabis industry, paving the way for new opportunities and clearer regulations.
Activists are left reeling as the South African government abruptly bans cannabis edibles, raising questions about the future of the industry and the government's commitment to cannabis legalisation.
In an unexpected move that has shocked South Africa's cannabis industry, the Department of Health has imposed a comprehensive ban on cannabis and hemp-derived food products. The decision has sparked fierce opposition from long-time decriminalisation activists, who view it as a major setback for the industry's growth and economic potential.