Partly. Since 28 May 2024, adults may grow cannabis privately for personal use under the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act 7 of 2024. Commercial “recreational” farming and trade remain illegal.

Not at the federal level. However, in 12 predominantly Muslim northern states, Sharia-based laws can impose the death penalty for consensual same‑sex activity.

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