Franco Smit
Inside South African cannabis.
Conversations, analysis and field-level lessons from the people building South Africa’s cannabis industry.
Latest conversations
Useful first. Commercial second.
Who Gets a Place in South Africa’s Cannabis Industry?
Education, legacy farmers, responsible adult use and the question of who gets to participate in South Africa’s cannabis industry.
CannaBuben × Cheeba Africa
Cannabis Beyond the Stereotype
A conversation with Benito Vergotine about cannabis culture, entrepreneurship and changing perceptions in South Africa.
Smile 90.4FM — The Honest TruthField notes & analysis
The commercial reality behind the conversation.
Market access, partnerships, distribution and the systems between a strong product and repeatable revenue.
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