South Africa Legalized Weed, But Not the Market

South Africa recognized private adult cannabis use and home cultivation, but never built a legal domestic market around them. With buying and selling still largely outside the law, the illicit trade remains dominant while regulators scramble to set limits, draft rules, and prepare a broader Cannabis Bill that could finally address commerce.

Reefer Report Card: The Week in Weed, RatedJuly 5, 2025 – Vol. 04

Reefer Report Card Vol. 04: Connecticut cracks down on smoke shops, Michigan diverts cannabis taxes into lawsuits, and Maryland’s marijuana pardon effort stalls. Santa Barbara ends weed enforcement while Mike Tyson asks Trump for cannabis reform. Pot Culture Magazine rates the week’s wins and fails.

Blazing a Trail? Australia’s Bold Bid to Legalize Cannabis

Australia’s parliament is about to vote on a bold cannabis legalization bill. Will it pass, or will prohibition win again? Here’s what’s at stake.

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