As the push for psilocybin legalisation in South Africa gains momentum, MyShrooms is stepping up to investigate the movement. Two significant court cases – the Cromhout case and the Faulds case – continue to challenge the outdated criminalisation of psilocybin. While Cromhout’s case has already sparked discussions in Parliament, Shelly-Cathy Faulds’ ongoing legal battle holds the potential to further redefine South Africa’s approach to psilocybin.
To bring our community closer to the heart of the movement, MyShrooms will be meeting with Shelly-Cathy Faulds. During this meeting, we’ll delve into the current status of her case, uncover the challenges she’s facing, and discuss ways to support this vital cause. We’re committed to keeping you informed and will present the findings in our next newsletter, including practical ways to get involved.
We also want to hear from you!
Share your questions in the comments below, and we’ll bring them up during our conversation with Shelly-Cathy. Your input will help shape the follow-up article and ensure that our community is engaged and informed.
This is just the beginning of our journey into understanding the legal and social dynamics surrounding psilocybin in South Africa.
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wh_whitfield
Go Shelly! 🙏 many blessings to you on your journey.
MD Bezuidenhout
Great its about time that someone gets this going
Janny
I see many online retreats and clinics who are offering Psylocybin therapy. Some even have medical doctors available.
I totally believe that Psylocybin has many health benefits and nature should be decriminalized.
I don’t understand though how people are offering this treatment because is it not still illegal? Are they just taking a chance?
Richard Bewick
Its long overdue that natural medicines like psilocybin, muscimol and mescaline be decriminalized.
Natural medicines have little to no lasting side effects as opposed to the poison that big pharma dispenses.
C Forrester
NO NO NO NO NO!!! The weed market was destroyed because of legalisation. We don’t want that for mushrooms too. You can fuck right off if you think I am going to support this. I’ve just started on this journey and now you want to fuck it all up. NO!
Warren
Thanks C Forrester for sharing your thoughts — we started this forum to encourage open discussion, and we value all opinions.
MyShrooms has no direct influence over these legal proceedings, but we believe it’s important to stay informed and share updates with those who are interested.
Morally, we believe psilocybin should not be a controlled substance and should be accessible to those who need it. Every day, we hear from people facing desperate situations where psilocybin could be life-changing, yet they struggle to access it.
That said, we also understand concerns about how legislative changes could impact MyShrooms and the broader cultivation community. As a small, independently run business, we’re not in a position to benefit from regulatory shifts the way large corporations might.
These legal cases are moving forward regardless, and we are simply providing updates for the many people who have asked us to. Our upcoming conversation with Shelly-Cathy Faulds is an opportunity to raise concerns and questions from the community, and we welcome input from all sides.
We appreciate further discussion—whether in support or opposition—and will keep all comments public. We do, however, ask that the conversation remains constructive and respectful.
Marelize van der Westhuizen
I’ve been to jail and now have a criminal record after fighting this legal battle for two and a half years. I am a Mycologist and have another shrooms case at the moment which might send me to jail for 10 years!
But that’s not your problem right?
As long as you can embark on this journey.
I think you are batting for the wrong team here old pal.
You are the one that should
FUCK RIGHT OFF!
Warren
We appreciate the discussion so far – two strong and valid perspectives have been raised, and we invite more viewpoints to add to this important conversation.
Our goal has never been to take sides but to stay informed and share information with those who are interested. We recognise the serious consequences people have faced due to current laws, and we also understand concerns about how legal changes could affect the community.
That said, we ask that all comments remain civil and respectful. Passionate debate is welcome, but insults and vulgarity don’t contribute to meaningful discussion. Let’s keep this space open for constructive dialogue where everyone feels heard.
O
Weed is not legal in SA it is only decriminalised – get the facts straight. And this is more than your market and money – this is about people healing and getting medicine without fear instead of being in therapy for 12 years without any progress. It’s about more than YOUR pocket. It’s about the collective conciousness shift.
Jacobus
No no no.
Stephanie Booysen
I totally support this. Although I do realize that it can have great impact on many things. I prefer being able to grow, sell and give support without being afraid of getting caught and leave my two kids alone to themselves.
Frankly
Decriminalization over legalization..
Tarryn Meyer
These mushrooms have so much healing potential. Studies have shown how they can be used to treat non responsive depression. Instead of using harmful drugs that cause emotional blunting (I have experienced this personally) it would be better to use natural medicines that actually work. Dosage is important.. no one has ever dies from taking shrooms but millions have died from chemo
Vanesa
Psilocybin have so much healing properties everybody should have access to it.