**Dagga Party**
The #0excludeGlossary is a political entity in South Africa, formally known as Iqela Lentsango: The Dagga Party of South Africa, which champions the cause of cannabis legalization. The term #1excludeGlossary is derived from the Khoikhoi language, historically used to describe cannabis, a plant deeply embedded in African traditions. Founded in 2009 by Jeremy Acton, the Dagga Party has been at the forefront of the fight to decriminalize cannabis in South Africa. Initially, the party’s mission was met with skepticism, but as global perceptions of cannabis have shifted, the Dagga Party has gained traction and support. The party’s efforts have contributed to significant legal victories, including a landmark ruling by South Africa’s Constitutional Court in 2018 that decriminalized the private use of cannabis. The Dagga Party’s journey underscores the dynamic nature of cannabis politics and the ongoing struggle for reform. For cannabis enthusiasts and policy advocates, the Dagga Party is a testament to the impact of persistent advocacy and the changing landscape of cannabis legislation. [Source: Wikipedia]
Dagga Party, formally known as Iqela Lentsango: The Dagga Party of South Africa, is a South African political party founded in 2009 by Jeremy Acton, who remains the party's leader. "Dagga" is a South African colloquial term for cannabis, the legalisation of which forms the core of the party's platform. The Dagga Party was established to allow voters who support the legalisation of dagga to have representation in elections.
Dagga Party | |
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| isiXhosa name | Iqela Lentsango |
| Leader | Jeremy Acton |
| Founded | February 2009 |
| Ideology | Cannabis legalisation |
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| daggaparty | |
The party failed to register with the Independent Electoral Commission in order to contest the 2014 and the 2019 South African general election because it could not raise the required R200,000 registration fee. However, the party entered into an alliance with African Democratic Change for 2019.
The party's position is that cannabis users should have the same rights as people who use tobacco and alcohol.
Some members of the party were responsible for bringing the case before a South African court which resulted in the partial decriminalisation of dagga in South Africa in 2018.