1. Cannabis seeds are not narcotic and when ground as flour provide up to 24% protein, and all the amino acids necessary for human nutrition.

2. Cannabis seeds contain Omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids in a perfect balance for human cardiac and mental health.

3. Cannabis seed oil, which is non-narcotic and identical to hemp oil, can be used in cooking, for energy, and as a health supplement.

4. Cannabis fibres can be used for biodegradable plastics, fuel, textiles, livestock bedding, construction materials, paper, packaging and many other products.

Introducing the Global Green Charter

 The Global Green Charter was drafted and signed at the first global gathering of the Green Parties from all around the world in Canberra, Australia in 2001.

 This Charter is presently one of the most progressive documents ever drafted towards the hope of achieving a just society and an ecologically sustainable economic system, and it is proposed here as an overarching policy guideline for IQELA LENTSANGO: The Dagga Party of South Africa.

 I was extremely privileged to be able to participate actively in the drafting of the Charter, when I and my partner represented the (now defunct) Green Party of South Africa at the global gathering. This event remains as one of the highlights of my political quest and it has always been my hope to share the spirit of the Global Green Charter with my fellow South Africans.

 The Global Green Charter is therefore presented here to the supporters of the Dagga Party for consideration as a policy document.

 As soon as it is registered with the IEC, the Dagga Party of South Africa will canvas its supporters for formal ratification of the acceptance for the Global Greens Charter and for permission to apply for membership of the Global Greens Network.

 Jeremy Acton

IQELA LENTSANGO: Dagga Party of South Africa

Hello Friends of the Cannabis Culture of South Africa,

(Please would you forward this to others who support the legalization of Cannabis in South Africa)

An Appeal for Signatures

The Registration of IQELA LENTSANGO: The Dagga Party of South Africa with the IEC requires that we gather 500 signatures of REGISTERED VOTERS on the official form (Party Reg Annexure 6 Deed of Foundation) to participate in future elections on a national level

Each form only provides for 20 signatures so it means accumulating 25 pages of signatures. I have distributed many forms to people outside the world of email in the townships of the Langeberg Municipality, Western Cape, (and the response has been fantastic!) but I hope to gather signatures from all over the Dagga Nation.

This is a call to all the users of the Cannabis plant in South Africa (or those non-users who favor re-legalization of Cannabis), to co-create a political and social mechanism for ending the prohibition of Cannabis and to allow a legalization  ballot at any general or local election. Please would you help register IQELA LENTSANGO: The Dagga Party of South Africa.

I: Personal Dagga Politics: A Brief History

I began my interest in Cannabis sativa ‘dagga’ after trying a few puffs on a handrolled zol that was passed around in our bungalow during military service at Kroonstad in 1987. I was only told that I had smoked Dagga after the experience. It made me introspective and I found the interaction of mind and plant substance to be very interesting. Up until then, I was only aware of the effects of alcohol and had no knowledge of any other drugs.