African Gold

The prohibition of cannabis is deeply linked with a history of racism, bad science and South Africa. That was the findings in Craig Paterson's thesis on the subject which - much to his surprise - made him a household name in the cannabis community.

Show Notes

In this episode of African Gold we sit down with Craig Paterson, a historian at Rhodes University and an expert on the history of cannabis in South Africa. We uncover the disturbing truth behind cannabis prohibition as he walks us through the fascinating history of the plant on the African continent.

What is African Gold?

A podcast dedicated to the story of cannabis on the continent. From activists and mavericks to entrepreneurs and business leaders, your host Neil Liddell brings you face to face with them all.