WHY IT MATTERS: Patients in South Africa relying on locally sourced CBD products could face ongoing supply inconsistencies and price volatility if the hemp sector remains without a clear regulatory and agricultural framework. CLINICAL OVERVIEW: South Africa sits on a significant economic and agricultural opportunity with hemp, a crop that can generate billions in revenue while also supplying raw materials for CBD-based health products and industrial applications. Without a coordinated national strategy that aligns regulatory frameworks, agricultural policy, and research infrastructure, the country risks ceding that market position to competitors who have already established coherent legal pathways.