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Buying Cannabis Safely in South Africa
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Buying Cannabis Safely in South Africa

There's no price list, no storefront standard, and no regulator checking your bag. Here's what to look for before you buy.

LekkerWeed ·Sep 1, 2026
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Cannabis in Spring: What the Season Changes
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Cannabis in Spring: What the Season Changes

Spring means planting season, a storage shakeup, and a good excuse for a stash clean out. Here's what shifts this time of year.

LekkerWeed ·Sep 1, 2026
What Pesticides on Cannabis Do to Your Body
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What Pesticides on Cannabis Do to Your Body

Growers reach for whatever kills mould and mites fastest. Here's what those chemicals do once you're smoking or vaping them.

LekkerWeed ·Aug 31, 2026
How to Read a Cannabis Lab Report
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How to Read a Cannabis Lab Report

A Certificate of Analysis has a lot of numbers on it. Here's which ones matter, which ones are marketing, and what a real pass looks like.

LekkerWeed ·Aug 31, 2026
Cannabis Laws in South Africa: What Is and Is Not Legal
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Cannabis Laws in South Africa: What Is and Is Not Legal

The real limits on possession, growing and use in South Africa right now, and the two decade court fight that got us here.

LekkerWeed ·Aug 31, 2026
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Cannabis Safety and Quality | Lekkerweed

A South African study found 37% of cannabis failed basic safety limits. Here's what testing catches, and why every LekkerWeed product ships with a COA.

LekkerWeed ·Aug 14, 2026
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Curing & Storing Cannabis: Full Guide | Lekkerweed

How curing actually works, how to store it once it's done, and the fix for both too dry and too wet, including how to spot real mould.

LekkerWeed ·Aug 14, 2026
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How to Store Cannabis Properly | Lekkerweed

Why your fridge is the worst place for your stash, what load shedding does to it, and the simple setup that actually keeps cannabis fresh.

LekkerWeed ·Aug 14, 2026
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Cannabis Terpenes Explained | Lekkerweed

What terpenes actually are, why a Cape buchu bush and a cannabis bud can share the same smell chemistry, and why that matters more than the label.

LekkerWeed ·Aug 14, 2026
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What Is THC? How It Affects You | Lekkerweed

What THC actually does in your body, how long it lasts, who should be careful, and the South African court fight that changed its legal status.

LekkerWeed ·Aug 7, 2026
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What Is CBD and What Does It Do? | Lekkerweed

What is CBD, how does it work and does it get you high? Learn what research says about CBD, its effects, safety and South African regulations.

LekkerWeed ·Aug 7, 2026
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Indica vs Sativa vs Hybrid Explained | Lekkerweed

Indica and sativa labels are widely used but widely misunderstood. Here is what really determines how cannabis makes you feel, explained with science.

LekkerWeed ·Aug 7, 2026