# The Trade, Industry and Competition Department says cannabis commercialisation policy and legislation will be finalised by the end of the 2026/27 financial year. Minister Parks Tau shared this in response to a parliamentary question. Industry experts warn that regulatory delays, high licensing costs and legal contradictions continue to hinder the legal cannabis sector. Experts stress that this leaves many entrepreneurs locked out and the illicit market thriving.
Trade Department targets 2026/27 to finalise cannabis commercialisation policy