Jan Smuts
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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.
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Jan Smuts was a prime minister of South Africa whose approach to economic development offers lessons for today’s policymakers.
South Africa must revive its industrial ambitions – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·
South Africa· 2025-06-07
South Africa· 2025-06-07
Jan Smuts was a leading sponsor at the League of Nations, placing cannabis in the same category as cocaine.
The struggle for the liberation of cannabis continues – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·South Africa· 2025-06-04
South Africa· 2025-06-04
