National Grass ain’t greener for South Africa’s underground cannabis industry By Paddy Harper The boom in dispensaries and bud shops has seen traditional growers and sellers driven out of business while the government drags its feet This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: – M&G community membership – independent journalism – access to all premium articles & features – a digital version of the weekly newspaper – invites to subscriber-only events – the opportunity to test new online features first Already a subscriber? Login here. Opinion Ramaphosa puts on his boxing gloves By Richard Calland National Court gives costs order in Mkhwebane’s favour in gratuity battle By Emsie Ferreira National Meyiwa trial: More delays, chaos as the defence discredits state expert’s evidence By Mandisa Ndlovu Sponsored Partner Content A deep dive into the HONOR Magic6 Pro’s advanced technology By HONOR
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National South Africans agree with global consensus that single-use plastics should be banned By Sheree Bega Nearly nine in 10 local survey participants believe global rules require a ban on unnecessary single-use plastic products most likely to become pollution
Ramaphosa puts on his boxing gloves By Richard Calland Rumours of the ANC’s demise — like those about it’s leader — might be greatly exaggerated
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