The Medical Innovation Bill recently announced in parliament by Mario
Oriani-Ambrosini brings cannabis into discussion and more in line with
international changes. Issues arising from the bill will serve as
important instruments to guide the law and policymakers through the
process of reform.
Oriani-Ambrosini spoke of The Cannabis Position Paper, available at cannabis.reforms.co.za, which he gave to President Jacob Zuma and Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoledi. It summarises current scientific literature in an easy-to-read format that sets out the historical backdrop of prohibition and its negative effects.
The SANCWG is engaged in discussions with the Central Drug Authority (CDA) regarding the review and reform of cannabis policies. To bring our laws in line with international policies in a manner that is equitable and resistant to monopolisation. A complaint laid in 2013 with the Public Protector regarding impropriety in the cannabis trials performed by government thus far, is under investigation. Friday, Advocate Johan Raunbenheimer, investigator on this complaint said that he will be meeting with the Director-General of the Department of Health in the coming week regarding this, and will be reporting back once this meeting has been held.
In the President’s SONA speech he indicated, other than mining, five other job drivers were identified: tourism, agriculture, the green economy, infrastructure development and manufacturing. The SANCWG, InternAfrica and NORML ZA will make application to research the cannabis plant’s full potential and to participate in the trials that will supply the first hospital pilots.
Cannabis, has been identified as a niche product worth exploring and can serve as a cash crop with labour-intensive job creation. The National Development Plan 2030 contemplates niche markets that provide opportunities for South African’s to compete globally. Agricultural niche crops are mentioned as target markets. Cannabis used for all its industrial purposes has the potential to radically transform some of South Africa’s poorest regions. A regulated environment will allow this.
President Zuma instructed the Minister of Health to investigate this further. Support from the legal and medical fraternity has been widespread and positive.
The SANCWG will make representations on the Medical Innovation Bill by the due date.
SANCWG - South African National Cannabis Working Group
Oriani-Ambrosini spoke of The Cannabis Position Paper, available at cannabis.reforms.co.za, which he gave to President Jacob Zuma and Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoledi. It summarises current scientific literature in an easy-to-read format that sets out the historical backdrop of prohibition and its negative effects.
The SANCWG is engaged in discussions with the Central Drug Authority (CDA) regarding the review and reform of cannabis policies. To bring our laws in line with international policies in a manner that is equitable and resistant to monopolisation. A complaint laid in 2013 with the Public Protector regarding impropriety in the cannabis trials performed by government thus far, is under investigation. Friday, Advocate Johan Raunbenheimer, investigator on this complaint said that he will be meeting with the Director-General of the Department of Health in the coming week regarding this, and will be reporting back once this meeting has been held.
In the President’s SONA speech he indicated, other than mining, five other job drivers were identified: tourism, agriculture, the green economy, infrastructure development and manufacturing. The SANCWG, InternAfrica and NORML ZA will make application to research the cannabis plant’s full potential and to participate in the trials that will supply the first hospital pilots.
Cannabis, has been identified as a niche product worth exploring and can serve as a cash crop with labour-intensive job creation. The National Development Plan 2030 contemplates niche markets that provide opportunities for South African’s to compete globally. Agricultural niche crops are mentioned as target markets. Cannabis used for all its industrial purposes has the potential to radically transform some of South Africa’s poorest regions. A regulated environment will allow this.
President Zuma instructed the Minister of Health to investigate this further. Support from the legal and medical fraternity has been widespread and positive.
The SANCWG will make representations on the Medical Innovation Bill by the due date.
SANCWG - South African National Cannabis Working Group
Contact: Info@reforms.co.za
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