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Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte arrives to take part in a European Union (EU) summit dominated by the migration crisis at the European Council in Brussels, on 15 October, 2015. Picture: AFP.

Legalise marijuana

Steer clear of cannabis, says Netherlands PM

By AFP

Asked to comment on the recent legalisation of cannabis in Canada, he told the story of a relative whose marijuana over-consumption had serious mental health...

  • FILE: Medical marijuana plants under lighting in a grow house. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Canada Senate approves recreational use of marijuana

    The Senate voted 52-29 in favour of the revised bill from the elected House of Commons, paving the way for a fully legal cannabis market within eight to 12 weeks.

    1467 days ago
  • Medical marijuana plants under lighting in a grow house. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Canada clears major hurdle in legalising recreational marijuana

    The upper chamber Senate voted 56-30 in favour of the legislation but included amendments that the House of Commons will need to decide on before the law can be passed.

    1479 days ago
  • FILE: Marijuana leaf. Picture: Barry Bateman/EWN

    High time: California launches legal sale of cannabis for recreational use

    More than one-in-five Americans now live in states where recreational marijuana is legal for purchase.

    1636 days ago
  • FILE: Medical marijuana plants under lighting in a grow house. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    IFP's Singh: Medical Innovation Bill a giant leap in healthcare sector

    A private member’s bill to legalise cannabis for medical use has been hailed for paving the way for new regulations that will also allow for it to be grown, cultivated and manufactured.

    1670 days ago
  • FILE: Marijuana plants being cultivated for medical use. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Strong enforcement needed if medical cannabis legalised, MPs told

    The Medicines Control Council has on Wednesday briefed MPs on its framework for medicinal cannabis access in South Africa.

    1684 days ago
  • FILE: A medical marijuana shop in Los Angeles, California. Picture: AFP

    Sex and drugs: US study links marijuana use to more intercourse

    A record percentage of Americans – 64% - now believe adult use of the drug should be legal, according to a Gallup poll published this week.

    1700 days ago
  • Medical marijuana plants under lighting in a grow house. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Couple takes on govt in court over cannabis laws

    The couple launched the case in 2010 after they were arrested in their home for smoking and growing dagga.

    1791 days ago
  • Marijuana plant in the early flowering/budding stage, growing indoors inside a grow tent. Picture: Freeimages.com

    What happens in Vegas: Nevada puts pot on the menu for fun-seekers

    As result of a legalisation measure approved by Nevada voters in November, the state will join four other US states and the District of Columbia in allowing recreational sales.

    1820 days ago
  • FILE: Man smoking dagga. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    State lists arguments in dagga ruling appeal

    The state has argued that a court ruling allowing the possession, cultivation and use of dagga in private homes, was wrong to conclude rights to privacy were violated by drug laws.

    1886 days ago
  • Marijuana plant in the early flowering/budding stage, growing indoors inside a grow tent. Picture: Freeimages.com

    Canada introduces legislation to legalise recreational marijuana

    The legislation would set the minimum legal age for use and purchase at 18, though provinces would be able to raise it.

    1899 days ago
  • Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Dagga lobby group elated over high court ruling

    On Friday the Western Cape High Court allowed for the possession, cultivation of dagga at home, for private use.

    1911 days ago
  • Marijuana plant in the early flowering/budding stage, growing indoors inside a grow tent. Picture: Freeimages.com

    Israel gives green light to decriminalize marijuana use

    The new policy, still to be ratified by parliament, people caught smoking marijuana would be fined rather than arrested.

    1938 days ago
  • Marijuana plant in the early flowering / budding stage, growing indoors inside a grow tent. DWC (deep water culture) hydroponic setup. Picture: Freeimages.com

    [LISTEN] 'Unbanning dagga products could improve medical research'

    The Medical Control Council is expected to publish proposed guidelines on dagga production for medicinal use.

    1951 days ago
  • FILE: Marijuana plant in the early flowering/budding stage, growing indoors inside a grow tent. Picture: Freeimages.com

    [LISTEN] Legalisation of marijuana in SA on the cards

    The bill was proposed by former IFP MP Mario Ambrosini, who died two years ago after battling cancer.

    2036 days ago
  • Cannabis indica. Picture: Freeimages.com

    US to allow more marijuana research - sources

    California & 8 other states have recreational or medical marijuana proposals headed for their 2016 ballots.

    2145 days ago
  • FILE: Picture: Wikimedia Commons.

    Californians seek pot of gold in marijuana legalisation

    Eight other states, including Nevada and Maine, also have recreational or medical marijuana proposals.

    2183 days ago
  • Map showing where Cannabis is authorised for medical use and/or recreational use, focussing on the United States and Europe.

    Marijuana use across the globe

    Marijuana use across the globe

    2264 days ago
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    No highs as SA dagga festival goes up in smoke

    The Weedstock Festival was due to take place on a farm in Bronkospruit at the weekend.

    2307 days ago
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