The Constitutional Court has found that the ban on the private use and cultivation of dagga is unconstitutional.

The unanimous judgment decriminalises adults smoking dagga at home and growing enough marijuana for personal consumption. But the highest court in the land said clearly marijuana was not allowed to be smoked publicly. Dealing is still illegal.

There were scenes of jubilation in court on Tuesday as the judgment was handed down. One man screamed "Babylon" while others clapped and screamed.