There continues to be mixed reaction and confusion over a notification involving the use of Cannabis in South Africa which was published in the Government Gazette and signed by Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi. Minister Motsoaledi announced a prohibition on the sale, importation and manufacture of foodstuffs containing any part of the cannabis plant or component derived from its hemp, hemp seed oil or hemp seed flour. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Danmari Duguid, an independent business consultant and former attorney who specialises in emerging markets such as Cannabis