Event Brief
South Africa Excludes Cannabis from Tax Hike
Filed: Feb 25, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
Summary: Recreational cannabis products remain exempt from annual excise tax increases in South Africa's budget.
WHO: South African government
WHAT: Exclusion of recreational cannabis from tax increases
WHEN: Feb 25, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: To support the cannabis industry amidst policy changes
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