Jan Smuts

Jan Smuts

politician South Africa

Jan Smuts was a significant political figure in South Africa's history, serving as Prime Minister and a key architect of the country's early 20th-century policies. He played a pivotal role in the classification of cannabis as a controlled substance during the Geneva Opium Convention in 1925.

Born on May 24, 1870 (155 years old)

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South Africa South Africa: Jan Smuts was a prime minister of South Africa whose approach to economic development offers lessons for today’s policymakers. 5

Hendrik Johannes Van Der Bijl Ashley Nyiko Mabasa
Mail & Guardian: South Africa must revive its industrial ambitions – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Jan Smuts was a leading sponsor at the League of Nations, placing cannabis in the same category as cocaine. 3

Gareth Prince Tshepo Madlingozi Sandra Selokela Makoasha Philile Ntuli Naleli Morojele
Mail & Guardian: The struggle for the liberation of cannabis continues – The Mail & Guardian