AFRICA'S LEADING & ONLY HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITED INSTITUTION FOR CANNABIS   



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Welcome to Cheeba Cannabis & Hemp Academy. With over six years of experience in Cannabis and hemp education, we are proud to offer Africa’s first Higher Education accredited qualification in the sector: our Higher Certificate in Cannabis Production & Management.

Our programmes cover the full Cannabis and hemp value chains, including Medical Cannabis, Cultivation (Beginner to Advanced), Extraction & Processing, Testing & Compliance, Post-Harvest Processing, Hemp Product Development, Cannabis Clubs & Dispensary Management, Canna-business & Entrepreneurship.

We offer flexible learning options: full-time, part-time, online and in-person. As an AgriSETA, Services SETA and QCTO-accredited provider, we deliver skills-based training across South Africa and the broader African continent.

We are the exclusive African partner for Medical Marijuana 411 (MM411)  (the USA’s leading provider of online Medical Cannabis education) and collaborate with respected institutions such as Anothile Projects, AgriColleges International, Training Force and GIBS Business School.

Our commitment goes beyond the classroom. With an unrivalled industry network, grown through our annual Cheeba Cannabis & Hemp Summit, our Cheeba Cannabis & Hemp Consultancy and our Cannabis club - Cheeba Delicious.   We are dedicated to helping you build meaningful connections to succeed in this rapidly evolving industry.

Cheeba Cannabis & Hemp Academy is deeply committed to the responsible consumption of Cannabis and the inclusion of rural and township communities in the industry to help alleviate poverty.  

Our Cannabis Ecosphere

About Our Campus

We believe in the power of contact learning where you meet industry leaders, learn alongside peers and build real community. Our Rivonia campus in Johannesburg provides a dynamic and inspiring setting to launch your future schooling journey. Feel free to pay us a visit any time.

What Sector Are You Interested In?

Hemp Courses

Hemp is one of the world’s most versatile industrial crops, with a wide range of applications across multiple sectors and the power to drive innovation, sustainability, and economic development.

Cannabis Courses

Medical Cannabis is one of the fastest-growing therapeutic markets, with proven wellness benefits and a booming responsible adult-use sector driving it toward becoming a major global industry.  

Blended Courses

We offer courses that integrate Hemp, Cannabis, Future Farming techniques and sustainability - providing a holistic approach to regenerative and green industry education.

Feature Course: Higher Certificate  - NQF 5

Cannabis Production & Managment / Full Time
Delivered at our state of the art campus in Rivonia, Johannesburg, this course will catapult you into one of the most exciting industries in the world. 
Start Date: February 28th 2026
Cost: R76 000 (upfront, payment plans available) 
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Future Events

HEMP Workshop

Learn how hemp can be used for food, textiles, and sustainable materials, with hands-on insights from industry experts.

Fungi Workshop

Explore the world of mushrooms, learn cultivation techniques, and  mushroom benefits through hands-on activities.

Soap & Topical Workshop

Learn to create natural cannabis and hemp-infused soaps and topicals, exploring recipes, techniques, and the benefits of plant-based skincare.

Accreditation & Affiliations


+27 (0) 73 384 - 3721
myfuture@cheebaafrica.com
1, 4th Avenue, Edenburg, Rivonia, Johannesburg South Africa
Ch - - ba Academy: Provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training until 31 December 2028 as a private higher education institution under the Act. Registration certificate No.2025/HE07/006

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