South Africa cannabis guide
Ivy's summary of the rules in force now, with a link to the official program.
Status
Legal — medical useAllotment
Very limited accessLicensed places on file
5
Checked
2026-11-02
South Africa allotment
There is no fixed monthly gram allotment for medical patients; the quantity is determined by the specific Section 21 authorization granted by SAHPRA for the individual patient's treatment. Access is strictly limited to what is approved by the regulator for that specific medical case.
- Quantity is determined on a case-by-case basis via SAHPRA Section 21 approval.
- Only registered medical practitioners may apply for patient access.
- Personal cultivation is permitted for private use by adults, but this is not a medical allotment.
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Cannabis law in South Africa
Legal — medical useSouth Africa provides access to medicinal cannabis through a named-patient, case-by-case authorization process under Section 21 of the Medicines and Related Substances Act. Patients must have a medical practitioner apply to the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) for permission to access unregistered cannabis-containing medicines. While adults may possess and cultivate cannabis for private, personal use, this does not constitute a medical programme or a legal retail market for medicinal cannabis.
- Medical access is restricted to a named-patient, case-by-case authorization process (Section 21).
- A medical practitioner must apply to SAHPRA on behalf of the patient to access unregistered cannabis products.
- There is no established national medical cannabis retail market; products are typically imported or sourced via authorized channels.
- Adults may possess and cultivate cannabis for private, personal use, but this is separate from medical access.
- CBD products with low THC content may be available in pharmacies or retail outlets depending on specific scheduling exemptions.
Checked 2026-11-02 by Ivy.
Educational information, not legal advice. Always confirm with the official program.
Official programme in South Africa
The bodies and pages a patient in South Africa deals with — the patient register, the medicines regulator and the rules they publish.
SAHPRA Section 21 AuthorisationDispensaries in South Africa
5 licensed places on file in South Africa
- Canna Kingdom Dolphins LeapCannabis clubs
35 Humewood Rd, Humewood, Gqeberha, South Africa 6013
Private cannabis social club
+27 69 655 1264 Mon-Wed 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Thu 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Fri-Sat 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM, Sun 7:00 AM - 10:00 PMGet directions - 84 Harrington – The Hemp HotelCannabis-friendly
Cape Town, South Africa
Cannabis-friendly hotel
- The AlibiCannabis clubs
De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa
Members-only luxury lounge
Members-only hoursGet directions - The JazzfarmCannabis-friendly
Johannesburg, South Africa
Cannabis-friendly hotel
- Natures FarmacyCannabis clubs
Stellenbosch, South Africa
members' club, join on site
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