Amazol is a South African online cannabis marketplace with a physical base at 239 Commissioner Street, Maboneng, Johannesburg. Every batch is graded before it is listed, every price is published, and we deliver nationwide by tracked courier. Browse flower, pre-rolls, edibles, THC vapes, extracts and bulk at amazolsa.com/shop. No membership. Free delivery over R2000. 18+ only.
Is it legal to buy cannabis online in South Africa?
This is the first thing most people want answered, and it deserves a straight response rather than a marketing one.
Adults aged 18 and over may possess and use cannabis privately for personal purposes under the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act (2024). That followed the Constitutional Court’s 2018 decriminalisation ruling. Quantity limits and the definition of private use come from the Act itself.
What the Act did not do is create a licensed retail category the way alcohol has one. There is no cannabis retail licence a shop can apply for and hang in a window. That is why you will not find a cannabis store inside a mainstream shopping centre, and why the market is made up of private clubs and online sellers rather than high-street shops. It is a developing legal area, and anyone telling you it is fully settled is overstating it.
Three things that remain clearly unlawful, regardless of the Act:
- Public consumption. Private means private. Beaches, parks, promenades, national parks and your car are not.
- Driving under the influence. The Act changed nothing here.
- Taking cannabis across a border, including at airports. South African law stops at the border, and penalties in neighbouring countries are severe.
Our full plain-English overview is in the guide to cannabis legalisation in South Africa.
What cannabis actually costs online in South Africa
Very few South African sellers publish prices before you enquire. We do, and here is the full range so you can benchmark anyone else against it.
| Category | Entry price | Best value | Top of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower | R100 a gram | R24 a gram (50g jar) | R150 a gram (AAA veganic) |
| Pre-rolls | R35 a joint | R22 a joint (100-pack) | R250 (Moonstick, 45–50% THC) |
| Edibles | R30 (20mg) | R5 a gummy (200-pack) | R150 (180mg pack) |
| THC vapes | R350 (0.5ml cart) | R400 a cart (5-pack) | R900 (1ml disposable) |
| Extracts | R350 a gram | R350 a gram | R450 (diamonds in terp sauce) |
| Accessories | R150 (510 battery) | R100 each (5-pack) | R200 (RAW rolling tray) |
The single biggest lever on price is quantity, not grade. Buying in bulk takes greenhouse flower from R30 a gram down to R24, and pre-rolls from R35 a joint down to R22 — a saving of roughly 37% on the largest pack. The bulk buyer’s guide shows the per-unit maths across every line.
How to tell a legitimate seller from a risky one
This category attracts a lot of anonymous sellers, and the checks below are worth running on any South African cannabis site — including this one.
- Can you find a physical address? Not a suburb, an address. If a business cannot be located, there is nowhere to go when something goes wrong.
- Are prices published before you enquire? Quote-on-request usually means the price moves depending on who is asking.
- Is potency labelled? Edibles should state THC per piece. Cartridges should state volume and milligrams. “Strong” is not a measurement.
- Is there a written returns policy? And does it survive contact with an actual problem?
- Can you pay by card or EFT? Cash-only and crypto-only are both worth pausing over.
- Does a human answer? Message them before you order and see what happens.
- Is age verified? A seller who does not check is not taking the law seriously anywhere else either.
Our longer walkthrough is in where to buy weed safely in South Africa.
Understanding grades before you spend
Strain names sell cannabis in South Africa; grading tells you what you are actually buying. Every batch we list is graded first, so you choose a tier rather than trusting a name.
- AA — the dependable everyday grade. Well-structured, clean burn, priced for regular use.
- AAA — top of the range. Denser bud, stronger aroma, more careful curing.
Cultivation method sets the rest of the price:
- Greenhouse — natural light, controlled conditions. Best value per gram.
- Organic indoor — fully climate-controlled, tighter consistency between batches.
- Veganic indoor — living soil, plant-based inputs, no animal by-products. The most labour-intensive method we stock and the most consistent batch to batch.
We deliberately do not publish indica or sativa effect claims against individual batches, because the label is a poor predictor of how a specific harvest will actually feel. If you want a recommendation from what is currently in stock, ask us.
Which format suits you
| Format | Onset | Duration | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower | Minutes | 1–3 hours | Lowest cost per gram, most control |
| Pre-rolls | Minutes | 1–3 hours | No prep, no grinder, travel-friendly |
| Edibles | 30–90 minutes | 4–8 hours | No smell, precise mg dosing |
| THC vapes | Minutes | 1–3 hours | Most discreet, easiest to stop early |
| Extracts | Immediate | 1–3 hours | Experienced users only |
New to cannabis? Start with a 10mg edible or a single low-grade pre-roll. Do not start with extracts or infused Moonsticks. Edibles are the format people most often misjudge, because the 30-to-90-minute onset tempts you into taking more too soon — our guide to consuming edibles covers that properly. For vapes, the complete vapes guide explains distillate versus cured resin.
Non-intoxicating options are in Supplements, and hardware is in ZOL Accessories.
Delivery anywhere in South Africa
| Option | Cost | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Pudo economy | R82 | 3 to 5 working days |
| Overnight courier | R160 | Next working day |
| Same-day (Gauteng only) | Live Uber rate at checkout | Same day, before cut-off |
| Curbside collection, Maboneng | Free | 08:00–22:00 daily, by WhatsApp confirmation |
| Orders over R2000 | Free shipping | Standard courier timings |
Same-day is Gauteng only, because it runs on Uber Courier from our Maboneng and Sandton points rather than a national network. Everywhere else travels overnight or economy. Delivery timing varies by region, and we publish honest local detail rather than a blanket promise — see Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, George, Polokwane or the full locations hub covering 30 areas nationwide.
All orders ship in plain, sealed packaging with nothing on the outside identifying the contents.
How to order
- Browse 24/7 at amazolsa.com/shop — no membership, no application, no joining fee.
- Choose your grade and format. Every tier and price is visible before you commit.
- Check out securely with debit card, credit card or instant EFT. Age is verified at checkout.
- Pick your delivery — same-day in Gauteng, overnight, economy, or free curbside collection.
- Track it from dispatch to your door.
Prefer to ask first? WhatsApp 072 023 0034 or email sales@amazolsa.com. Anything damaged, incorrect or incomplete is covered by our Refund and Returns Policy in line with the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008.
Why buy from Amazol
- A real address you can drive to — 239 Commissioner Street, Maboneng, Johannesburg, with curbside collection 08:00 to 22:00 daily and a Sandton pickup point.
- Published prices on every product, so you can compare us against anyone before spending a rand.
- Graded, labelled stock. Every listing states the grade and cultivation method. Edibles state THC per piece; cartridges state volume and milligrams.
- Honest constraints. We say plainly that same-day is Gauteng only, that overnight to the Overberg often means next working day, and that chocolate should ship overnight in a Durban summer.
- Nationwide reach with 30 area pages carrying real local delivery detail rather than a copy-pasted list.
- Someone answers on WhatsApp 072 023 0034.
Frequently asked questions
Is it legal to buy weed online in South Africa?
Adults aged 18 and over may possess and use cannabis privately for personal purposes under the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act (2024), which followed the Constitutional Court decriminalisation ruling of 2018. The Act did not create a licensed retail category, which is why the market consists of private clubs and online sellers rather than high-street shops. Public consumption, driving under the influence and carrying cannabis across a border all remain offences.
How much does weed cost online in South Africa?
At Amazol, flower runs from R24 a gram in 50g jars up to R150 a gram for single-gram AAA veganic indoor. Pre-rolls start at R22 a joint in bulk, edibles from R30, THC vape cartridges from R350 and extracts from R350 a gram. Quantity affects price more than grade does.
What is the cheapest way to buy cannabis online?
Buy in bulk and consolidate into one order. Bulk pricing takes greenhouse flower from R30 to R24 a gram and pre-rolls from R35 to R22 a joint, and orders over R2000 ship free, so you avoid paying courier fees repeatedly.
Do you deliver cannabis nationwide in South Africa?
Yes. Pudo economy is R82 over three to five working days and overnight courier is R160, anywhere in the country. Orders over R2000 ship free. Same-day delivery is available in Gauteng only, and free curbside collection is available in Maboneng, Johannesburg between 08:00 and 22:00 daily.
Do I need to join a club or become a member?
No. There is no membership, no application and no joining fee. You order like any other online purchase and pay by debit card, credit card or instant EFT.
How do I know an online cannabis seller is legitimate?
Check whether they publish a physical address, whether prices are visible before you enquire, whether potency is labelled in milligrams or percentages, whether there is a written returns policy, whether you can pay by card or EFT, and whether a human answers before you order. Run those checks on any seller, including us.
What should I buy if I have never used cannabis before?
Start with a 10mg edible or a single low-grade pre-roll. Avoid extracts and infused pre-rolls such as Moonsticks, which run at 45 to 50 percent THC. With edibles, wait a full two hours before considering more, since onset takes 30 to 90 minutes.
Is the packaging discreet?
Yes. Orders ship in plain, sealed packaging with nothing on the outside identifying the contents, which matters at an office reception, an estate gate or a complex boom.
What is the difference between AA and AAA cannabis?
AA is the dependable everyday grade, chosen for consistency and value. AAA is the top of the range, with denser bud, stronger aroma and more careful curing. Both are graded before listing, and cultivation method (greenhouse, organic indoor or veganic indoor) sets the rest of the price.
Can I collect my order instead of having it delivered?
Yes, curbside at 239 Commissioner Street, Maboneng, Johannesburg, between 08:00 and 22:00 daily. Collection is free, which makes it the cheapest way to buy from us. WhatsApp 072 023 0034 before you set off so we can confirm your order is packed, and bring valid photo ID.
