Textile industry 'optimistic' despite looming job cuts

Despite Seardel's proposed move to retrench about 1500 staff, the future of the clothing industry remained one of optimism and sustainable growth, Apparel Manufacturers of SA director Johann Baard said this week. 9 Feb 2012 12:31

Direct marketing in the context of privacy regulation

[Nick Altini] The ever-growing volume of consumer complaints relating to unsolicited and unwanted commercial messages seems to be having a legislative effect, as the issue of privacy and the right to reject and not receive unsolicited commercial messages is a theme in existing pieces of legislation and in the draft Protection of Personal Information (PPI) law. 9 Feb 2012 11:34

State urged to withdraw 'impractical' liquor bill

[Annaleigh Vallie] While liquor industry bodies acknowledged the impracticality of one of the provisions in Gauteng's draft liquor bill on Monday, a lawyer has urged the government to withdraw the bill. 8 Feb 2012 15:05

State urged to withdraw 'impractical' liquor bill

While liquor industry bodies acknowledged the impracticality of one of the provisions in Gauteng's draft liquor bill this week, a lawyer has urged the government to withdraw the bill. 8 Feb 2012 09:47

Halaal certification arm in spotlight

[Nashira Davids] The Muslim Judicial Council's halaal certification organisation will be placed under the microscope by an independent review panel soon. 7 Feb 2012 15:07

Gauteng liquor bill 'hard to enforce'

Parts of the draft Gauteng Liquor Bill could be difficult to enforce, the Industry Association for Responsible Alcohol Use (ARA) said on Monday, 6 February. 6 Feb 2012 14:52

Debt counsellor struck off NCR register

On 18 January 2012, the National Consumer Tribunal (NCT) handed down a judgement in terms of which the registration of Susanna van Dyk of Vanderbijlpark, as a debt counsellor with the National Credit Regulator (NCR), was cancelled with immediate effect and she was ordered to refund consumers all amounts taken from them as administrative fees. Approximately 400 consumers are affected by this application. 3 Feb 2012 12:13

'Statistics manipulated' in chicken antidumping case

[Amanda Visser] The heat is on in the Brazilian chicken antidumping case, with those opposing the application by local producers for greater protection saying there is a huge amount of misrepresentation and manipulation of statistics. 1 Feb 2012 15:30

SANRAL denies e-toll roadblocks

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has labelled as "malicious" what it terms "a rumour" that claims that e-toll staff are stopping people randomly in Johannesburg and Pretoria and forcing them to register for e-tolling. 30 Jan 2012 12:11

Post Office CEO departs amid lease irregularity

South African Post Office group CEO Motshoanetsi Lefoka has left the organisation following a disciplinary hearing into the lease of new offices involving irregular and wasteful expenditure of nearly R450m. 26 Jan 2012 14:59

Commission to tackle international roaming fees

National Consumer Commissioner Mamodupi Mohlala yesterday, 24 January, revealed that the commission has set its sights on tackling the high cost of international roaming for cellphone users. 25 Jan 2012 15:05

Minister briefs NCOP on Info Bill

[Francis Hweshe] State Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele says the Protection of State Information Bill is aimed at stamping out rising espionage cases as well as the business of peddling state information. Yesterday Cwele briefed the National Council of Provinces' ad hoc committee, which is handling the Bill. 25 Jan 2012 07:57

Commission to tackle international roaming fees

National Consumer Commissioner Mamodupi Mohlala yesterday revealed that the commission has set its sights on tackling the high cost of international roaming for cellphone users. Briefing the National Assembly's Trade and Industry Portfolio Committee, Mohlala said the commission would seek the advice of experts around international roaming fees. 25 Jan 2012 07:50