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South Africa revels in its reputation as a sport-loving country. Yet just beneath the surface lurks a dark underbelly that reeks of cheating and illicit shenanigans, where shady characters and willing athletes are prepared to do whatever it takes to come out on top.

The legalisation of marijuana for personal consumption has created a lot of confusion and misunderstanding, particularly when it comes to use of the drug and workplace health and safety regulations. A proliferation of cannabis-related products has come onto the market since this legalisation, from oils to creams, pills and cannabis coffee.

Whether the recent Constitutional Court case of Minister of Justice and Correctional Services v Prince and Others, in which the private use of cannabis was declared legal, has any bearing on an employer’s ability to discipline employees for being under the influence of cannabis whilst on duty.