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Webinar Recording | Industrial Cannabis - A Pragmatic Approach to South Africa's Hemp Industry

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Webinar Recording | Industrial Cannabis - A Pragmatic Approach to South Africa's Hemp Industry

CDH hosted a webinar titled Industrial Cannabis - A Pragmatic Approach to South Africa's Hemp Industry. Presenters included Shaad Vayej, Tony Budden, Liëtte van Schalkwyk, and was facilitated by Andre de Lange.

 

11 Nov 2021 1 min read Article

At a glance

  • CDH hosted a webinar titled "Industrial Cannabis - A Pragmatic Approach to South Africa's Hemp Industry" featuring presenters Shaad Vayej, Tony Budden, Liëtte van Schalkwyk, and facilitated by Andre de Lange.
  • The webinar explores the opportunities and potential challenges of the Cannabis regulatory landscape in South Africa, discusses the newly released Hemp Licensing Regime, and provides insights into cannabis as a viable agricultural commodity.

Watch as our panel of legal and industry experts explore the opportunities and potential pitfalls of the Cannabis regulatory landscape in South Africa, the newly released Hemp Licensing Regime, and provide insight into cannabis as a viable agricultural commodity.

Watch the webinar below 

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