Is cannabis legal in South Africa?
Medical only (prescription)✕ Tourists can buy✓ Locals w/ prescription
South Africa's legal purchase channel is the Section 21 named-patient route: a doctor applies to SAHPRA, a separate authorization is issued, and product comes via import or an authorized pharmacy. Private use and private cultivation are allowed but are not legal recreational retail; there is no ordinary recreational or pharmacy market.
How to buy: A doctor applies to SAHPRA for a Section 21 authorization; product then comes via import or an authorized pharmacy. Private use/cultivation is not legal retail.
Pharmacies
THC: Depends on product and SAHPRA authorization.
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Buying cannabis
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Possession
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Public consumption
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On-site consumption
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Tourist access
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Medical access
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Find cannabis in South Africa
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This is a plain-language informational summary, not legal advice. Rules can change and may differ by municipality or venue. Check the linked official sources before acting.