It has been announced that the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development will begin issuing and monitoring licences for hemp production in October 2021, Cheeba Cannabis Academy brought on six Hemp experts to virtually discuss the massive opportunities Hemp can create in South Africa and what needs to be done to ensure it can be a contributor to our economy
Panelists included:
• Philasande Mahlakata – Community activist advocating for rural Cannabis farmers
• M. Ayanda Bam – CEO and Co-Founder of BCubed Consulting & Co-founder of Friends of Hemp South Africa
• Clara Norell – Founder & construction engineer of Svensk Hampa Industri – Swedish Hemp Industries
• Tony Budden – Founding partner of Hemporium SA
• Thami Madliwa – Hemp Pioneer Producer & Secretary of Eastern Cape Hemp Producers Association
• Thabo Ramashala – Director of plant production at the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform &
Rural development

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