Cannabis/Marijuana/Hemp Archives | Insights into The Law in South Africa

Does smoking cannabis prior to commencing work constitute a dismissible offence?

Lighting up before work – they can’t fire you – or can they? The recent CCMA decision in the matter between Rankeng v Signature Cosmetics and Fragrance (Pty) Ltd made headlines as the CCMA ruled that the company’s decision to dismiss an employee (Rankeng) for…

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by Tasso Anestidis

Under the influence – No proof, no dismissal

Following the Constitutional Court judgment where the use of cannabis was decriminalised, employers have faced difficulty in policing and enforcing policies regulating the use of...

by Sean Jamieson and Jaden Cramer

Under the influence – No proof, no dismissal

Update: Cannabis Legislation

The Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill was brought before parliament at the beginning of September. With the deadline of 30 September a week away, it looks like there might be an extension — though one has not yet been confirmed. Once these comments have been aggregated…

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How the Cannabis laws impact your business

Whenever laws change, it’s important for business to know what the implications are for them and their industry. Recent changes to the Cannabis and drug...

by Sabinet

Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill tabled

The Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill has been tabled in parliament. Cabinet approved the bill in August 2020 for tabling in parliament. According to the cabinet statement,...

by Sabinet

Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill drawn up

The Draft Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill is heading for parliament. At a virtual meeting this week, cabinet approved the draft bill for tabling in parliament. According...

by Sabinet

The ongoing development of South African law related to cannabis

For those following the ongoing developments surrounding cannabis legalisation in South Africa, the publication of Government Notices R755 and R756 in May last year was...

by Thomas Schmidt

The legal pitfalls of offensive branding

Over the past year or so, a surprising number of international brand owners have come under fire for offensive marketing campaigns, products, and brand names. Many...

by Kareema Shaik

The relationship between cannabis and trade mark law in South Africa

A trade mark shall not be registered, or if registered is liable to be removed from the register, if such mark is: inherently deceptive or likely...

by Tevin Jones

South Africa: Selected cannabis preparations now excluded from certain provisions of the Medicines and Related Substances Act

On 23 May 2019, the Department of Health published Government Notice No. 42477 wherein the then Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, excluded certain preparations...

by Dirk Hanekom and Natalie Slabbert