Tshepo Madlingozi, Commissioner at the SA Human Rights Commission, discussed South Africa’s evolving cannabis laws. Following the 2018 Constitutional Court ruling affirming adults’ right to use cannabis privately, the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act 7 of 2024 legalized cultivation and possession in private spaces. Despite this, enforcement issues persist, with arrests of legally permitted users, prompting the SAHRC to call for adherence to citizens’ constitutional rights.

<p>Tshepo Madlingozi, Commissioner at the SA Human Rights Commission, discussed South Africa&rsquo;s evolving cannabis laws. Following the 2018 Constitutional Court ruling affirming adults&rsquo; right to use cannabis privately, the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act 7 of 2024 legalized cultivation and possession in private spaces. Despite this, enforcement issues persist, with arrests of legally permitted users, prompting the SAHRC to call for adherence to citizens&rsquo; constitutional rights.</p>

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