Mahikeng – The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (NWDARD) MEC Desbo
Mohono is calling for local farmers and manufacturers to apply for permits in order to participate in the
Hemp Industry. The process of applications is opened to all interest groups and individuals. Applications
forms can be accessed through the National Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural
Development website: www.dalrrd.gov.za.
The Hemp Permit process follows the Cabinet decision taken in 2019 to have a plan for industrialisation
and commercialisation of Cannabis in order to increase economic growth, create jobs and poverty
alleviation. This decision was trailed by an establishment of a committee to guide the development of
Cannabis Masterplan. Although the Masterplan is still in process, the industrialization of Hemp has been
identified as a low hanging fruit in terms of establishment of Cannabis industry in the country.
MEC Mohono is encouraging farmers to seize the opportunity and apply for hemp permits in order to
reap economic opportunities in the industry. “The legalisation and commercialisation of Cannabis Sativa
(Cannabis) has been on the forefront of public debate and on top of the agenda of policymakers globally.
As a role player, the NWDARD did organise a Webinar last year to engage stakeholders in a collaborative
effort to advance the Cannabis Masterplan Implementation process. In that Webinar, we learned that
only few farmers had permits and at the time of our engagement, their permits had expired. I know we
have very passionate farmers in the province and I urge them to follow process and to apply for Hemp
Permits,” she said.
The Plant Improvement Act, 1976 (Act no 53 of 1976) and its regulations provide legal framework for
cultivation, distribution and sale of hemp propagating material in South Africa. Any person who wants to
engage in Hemp in identified activities relating to hemp must be in possession of a Hemp Permit issued
by the Registrar of the Plant Improvement Act.
Although the Hemp application process is hosted by the National Department of Agriculture, Land Reform
and Rural Development, the NWDARD has identified a technical team meant to assist the local farmers
with the application process. The following officials of the Department can be reached for enquiries or
assistance:
DISTRICT AREA OFFICE CONTACT
PERSON
EMAIL ADDRESS CONTACT
PERSON
DR KENNETH
KAUNDA
POTCH COLLEGE
CENTRE
Dr H Muedi hmuedi@nwpg.gov.za 076 793 0706
NGAKA MODIRI
MOLEMA
AGRICENTRE
HEAD OFFICE
Mr L Dithate dithatel@nwpg.gov.za 018 389 5275
NGAKA MODIRI
MOLEMA
RAMOTSHERE
MOILOA
Mr RM Moiloa rmoiloa770@gmail.com 072 780 2738
BOJANALA
PLATINUM
MADIBENG Mr OL Oagae loagae@nwpg.gov.za 072 770 7163
BOJANALA
PLATINUM
BRITS OFFICE Ms NI Lende nnelende@nwpg.gov.za 072 800 0121
DR. RUTH
SEGOMOTSI MOMPATI
VRYBURG OFFICE Mr O Motshabi carlosmotshabi15@gmail.com 072 772 8973
DR. RUTH
SEGOMOTSI MOMPATI
VRYBURG OFFICE Mr Z Mbhamali zmbhamali@nwpg.gov.za 076 794 6179
GENERAL/PROVINCIAL PROVINCIAL Ms T Mosadi tmosadi@nwpg.gov.za 072 790 6529
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