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flag South Africa is overhauling cannabis and hemp laws to create a R14 billion industry, with new regulations, record expungements, and expanded hemp farming.

flag South Africa is advancing a major regulatory overhaul of its cannabis and hemp sector, led by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, to unlock a multi-billion-rand industry. flag Key reforms include draft regulations on personal possession and cultivation, procedures to expunge certain cannabis-related criminal records, and a planned cannabis bill for parliamentary introduction by mid-2027. flag The Department of Health is reviewing THC and CBD levels for medical and consumer products, while hemp cultivation has expanded with a THC threshold raised to 2% and 2,031 permits issued since 2022. flag Two local hemp seed varieties are now registered, with trials and training programs across provinces. flag The domestic market is estimated at R14 billion, with a goal of 10% annual growth as regulations are finalized.

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