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This alcohol brand’s “low calorie” claim didn’t hold up, rules ARBKarabo Ledwaba

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SA moves to curb spam calls with stricter direct marketing regulations

20 Apr 2026

BM Foods face R1m fine after Listeria detected in Deli Hummus range

BM Foods face R1m fine after Listeria detected in Deli Hummus range

15 Apr 2026

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Why boards must govern algorithms, not just people

Bullion PR & Communication Why boards must govern algorithms, not just people

29 Apr 2026

How Capital Legacy changed the way South Africa talks about death

Capital Legacy How Capital Legacy changed the way South Africa talks about death

29 Apr 2026

Connecting Bob Marley, Pablo Picasso, Jimi Hendrix and Abraham Lincoln

Capital Legacy Connecting Bob Marley, Pablo Picasso, Jimi Hendrix and Abraham Lincoln

23 Apr 2026

What happens to everything you own if you die without a will in place?

Securitas® Financial Group What happens to everything you own if you die without a will in place?

23 Apr 2026

Johannesburg Arbitration Week 2026 to examine arbitration’s role in a fragmented global order

Johannesburg Arbitration Week Johannesburg Arbitration Week 2026 to examine arbitration’s role in a fragmented global order

14 Apr 2026

Christopher Group's recalibration highlights service focus

Christopher Group Christopher Group's recalibration highlights service focus

14 Apr 2026

Caitlin Slade joins Cox Yeats as associate in construction and insurance

Cox Yeats Caitlin Slade joins Cox Yeats as associate in construction and insurance

9 Apr 2026

Cox Yeats maintains strong position in legal 500 EMEA 2026 rankings

Cox Yeats Cox Yeats maintains strong position in legal 500 EMEA 2026 rankings

26 Mar 2026

When the ‘immortal’ falls: A reflection on Chuck Norris and our own mortality

Capital Legacy When the ‘immortal’ falls: A reflection on Chuck Norris and our own mortality

23 Mar 2026

Andile Nikani, AFSA CEO

Johannesburg Arbitration Week Local conference to spotlight arbitration in May

12 Mar 2026

Making your mark

Capital Legacy Making your mark

10 Mar 2026

Construction contracts in uncertain times: The role of force majeure and escalation clauses

Cox Yeats Construction contracts in uncertain times: The role of force majeure and escalation clauses

6 Mar 2026

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ARB rules RocketNet's fibre promotion misleading

Karabo Ledwaba 27 Mar 2026

Protesters demand action against illicit trade at Buy Local Summit & Expo

Protesters demand action against illicit trade at Buy Local Summit & Expo

18 Mar 2026

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New PoPIA regulations on health data protection: What you need to know

Nadine Mather and Chloë Loubser 16 Mar 2026

Drinks Federation of SA joins forces to combat illicit alcohol at 2026 EMEA Security Conference

Drinks Federation of SA joins forces to combat illicit alcohol at 2026 EMEA Security Conference

9 Mar 2026

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When the numbers don't add up: Educational risks of counterfeit calculators

Jason Govender and Jarred West 5 Mar 2026

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ARB bursts consumer bubble in Sunlight complaint

Karabo Ledwaba 25 Feb 2026

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Impower encourages SA to comment on Eskom's tariff adjustment

19 Jan 2026

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UK introduces landmark junk food advertising ban

Karabo Ledwaba 6 Jan 2026

#BestofBiz 2025: Legal

#BestofBiz 2025: Legal

17 Dec 2025

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When car finance deals go wrong: Legal lessons in consumer rights limitations

Mtho Maphumulo 5 Dec 2025

Apple faces new lawsuit over Congo conflict minerals

Maxwell Akalaare Adombila and David Lewis 27 Nov 2025

SCA rules no online bets allowed on casino games

Wendy Rosenberg, Tebogo Sibidla & Nothando Madondo 21 Nov 2025

SAHPRA issues warning over illegal marketing and sale of GLP-1s

20 Nov 2025

Energy drink in hot water over 'drinking and driving' ad

Karabo Ledwaba 14 Nov 2025

Cover Bokkie pet insurance ad found confusing

Karabo Ledwaba 17 Oct 2025

On-the-road fees in vehicle financing: Impact of SCA ruling on installment sale agreements

Armand Swart 13 Oct 2025

Inside SA’s retail security crisis: Protecting your business from cyber threats and fraud

Chandni Gopal, Aaqilah Nagdee & Precious Maphupha 9 Oct 2025

Capitec launches client-led ‘Bank on better’ campaign

Capitec 1 Oct 2025

Court clarifies what constitutes a 'claim' in insurance disputes

Jean-Paul Rudd 11 Sep 2025

Key changes to rules regulating class action lawsuits

Jonathan Barnes and Bianca Masterton 3 Sep 2025

Burger King's 'taste on fire' put to the test

Karabo Ledwaba 29 Aug 2025

Heineken vs SAB: The “demi-sec” dispute

Karabo Ledwaba 21 Aug 2025

OpenSky billboard deemed sexist and offensive

Karabo Ledwaba 31 Jul 2025

ARB and TBWA launch campaign against false advertising

Karabo Ledwaba 28 Jul 2025

Nigerian executive joins ICC's global marketing commission leadership

9 Jul 2025

Dinner served with a side of negligence - judgment a warning to restaurateurs

Justin Malherbe and Nosiphiwo Rala 7 Jul 2025

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