We at H3 Legal Solutions Pty Ltd, in collaboration with Healthpath24 Pty Ltd and H3 Care NPC, are pleased to announce the free release of our comprehensive evidence record titled A Rights-Based, Evidence-Led Framework for Indigenous Cannabis Sovereignty: Legacy Grower Inclusion in the African Wellness Economy (Document No.: H3_HP24-WP-LGI-AWE-2026-01 v3).
This 188-page document serves as a consolidated, evidence-based analysis of South Africa’s legacy cannabis cultivation sector, situated within its historical, legal, cultural, genetic, and economic contexts. Drawing on interdisciplinary sources—including historical records, statutory frameworks, international instruments, scientific literature, and economic data—it provides a structured reference tool to inform policy, legal, and development considerations. Key themes include the protection of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), landrace genetics, benefit-sharing under the Nagoya Protocol, and the integration of cannabis into the broader African wellness economy.
As outlined in the Executive Précis, this record establishes core findings such as the pre-colonial integration of cannabis in indigenous wellness systems, the structural exclusions inherited from colonial and apartheid eras, and the post-1994 regulatory contradictions that sustain informal markets. It does not advocate for a specific regulatory model but clarifies documented realities to support historically informed decision-making across departments like Agriculture, Health, Justice, and Trade, Industry & Competition.
This document is provided gratis for public policy, academic, educational, and development purposes, in line with our commitment to fostering inclusive reform. Indigenous Knowledge remains the property of its custodians, and any commercial or derivative use requires prior permission—please refer to the Legal & Intellectual Property Statement within the document for full terms.
We invite government departments, regulators, judicial officers, academics, and industry participants to review and utilize this resource. Should you require further clarification, tailored briefings, or assistance in applying its insights to specific regulatory or strategic contexts, please contact us at charl@h3legalsolutions.co.za or +27 78 213 2947
Sean Hocking
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