Court Ruling on Housing Land: South Africa’s Constitutional Court struck down Cape Town’s Tafelberg site sale, saying affordable housing must meet constitutional obligations and that location matters in a post-apartheid city—amid soaring property prices and a widening middle-class squeeze. Local Housing Pressure: A Cape Town development debate is heating up over building for the ultra-rich while families priced out of the middle market face delays, high land costs, and viability-driven choices. Medical Cannabis Education (UK): Curaleaf launched a free CPD-accredited medical cannabis training platform for UK healthcare professionals, aiming to close a major clinician knowledge gap. Kenya Rastafari Legal Fight: Kenya’s Rastafarians are awaiting a High Court ruling on July 15 that could allow sacred cannabis use under freedom of religion, despite a 1994 law carrying heavy penalties. Drug Policy & Enforcement (Nigeria): Nigeria’s government reaffirmed a coordinated push against drug trafficking and substance abuse, stressing whole-of-government action plus expanded treatment and rehab. E-commerce Illicit Trade: The WCO says e-commerce is now a major conduit for illicit goods, with cannabis and counterfeit products frequently found in parcels and postal systems. Cross-Border Cannabis Smuggling: Thai police say a female officer was tricked into couriering cannabis hidden in job’s tears into China; UK-bound smugglers face tougher fines under new rules. Public Transport Upgrade (South Africa): Cape Town received its first battery-electric MyCiTi bus for testing ahead of a 2027 rollout of 38 electric buses.