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SA takes WTO action against EU's citrus regulations

SA takes WTO action against EU's citrus regulations

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What businesses want: Improved regulation that spurs investment

11 Apr 2024

Farmers work at a cocoa farm in Daloa, Ivory Coast, 3 October 2023. Reuters/Ange Aboa/File Photo

EU will not delay deforestation law, environment chief says on Ivory Coast visit

By Ange Aboa 8 Apr 2024

#Budget2023: Inflation-linked sin tax increases

#Budget2023: Inflation-linked sin tax increases

22 Feb 2023

SA bottled water association fires back over claims of 'toxic' mineral water

Georgina Crouth 21 Feb 2023

With production dwindling, beer industry calls for excise tax regime changes

20 Feb 2023

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10 things you should know about the Fresh Produce Market Inquiry

Dominique Arteiro 20 Feb 2023

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Commission publishes terms of reference for inquiry into fresh produce market

Clara Hansen and Angelo Tzarevski 16 Feb 2023

Distell workers down tools and picket

Distell workers down tools and picket

Liezl Human 8 Feb 2023

Takealot merchants accused of collusion, PPE price fixing referred for prosecution

Takealot merchants accused of collusion, PPE price fixing referred for prosecution

27 Jan 2023

#BestofBiz 2022: Retail

#BestofBiz 2022: Retail

12 Dec 2022

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Spar seeking legal opinion on loan allegations

Nqobile Dludla 12 Dec 2022

Consumers warned to be wary of unreliable Reliable Store - Ombud

Consumers warned to be wary of unreliable Reliable Store - Ombud

9 Dec 2022

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Demanding 'soul' rights leaves Chicken Licken pecking up the bill

Brett Weinberg 21 Nov 2022

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New proposed tobacco bill threatens jail time if kids are sold cigarettes

16 Nov 2022

PMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

PMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

7 Nov 2022

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

In meat-loving South Africa, climate concerns whet appetite for veggie burgers

Tim Cocks 3 Nov 2022

Liquor Amendment Bill might be further toughened up

Marecia Damons 18 Oct 2022

Lindt's chocolate bunny trade mark win shows shape matters to consumers

Enrico Bonadio and Alina Trapova 12 Oct 2022

SA's Tobacco Control Bill reaches major milestone on its path to law

3 Oct 2022

'Tobacco industry exaggerations of illicit trade should not deter tobacco tax increases'

27 Sep 2022

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Employment compliance inspections for wholesale, retail and hospitality sectors

Dhevarsha Ramjettan, Nivaani Moodley and Siya Ngcamu 27 Sep 2022

South African Breweries CEO Richard Rivett-Carnac. Source: SAB

Policy certainty will stimulate investment appetite - SAB CEO

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 Sep 2022

Campaign calls for warning labels on foods high in unhealthy ingredients

Campaign calls for warning labels on foods high in unhealthy ingredients

12 Sep 2022

Trolley assistants at malls pay a "fee" to be allowed to collect tips from shoppers

Tariro Washinyira 8 Sep 2022

Beer association calls for more uniform excise tax regime

30 Aug 2022

E-commerce sector generating bulk of consumer complaints - Ombud

E-commerce sector generating bulk of consumer complaints - Ombud

25 Aug 2022

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CompCom concerned consumers being overcharged on sunflower oil, bread

25 Aug 2022

Plant-based meat products saved from seizure...for now

Plant-based meat products saved from seizure...for now

22 Aug 2022

Carmin Cornelius, Trade Marks Attorney at KISCH IP

Brand globalisation: Why planning from an early stage is vital

Carmin Cornelius 16 Aug 2022

SCA ruling vindicates ARB's powers to make rulings

Lerato Niklaas and Bernadette Versfeld 5 Aug 2022

How SA consumers are enforcing their rights against online retailers

How SA consumers are enforcing their rights against online retailers

Wendy Tembedza and Qaasim Ganey 5 Aug 2022

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Minister suspends anti-dumping duties for frozen chicken imports

2 Aug 2022

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Dominique Arteiro 20 Feb 2023

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Commission publishes terms of reference for inquiry into fresh produce market

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Distell workers down tools and picket

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Takealot merchants accused of collusion, PPE price fixing referred for prosecution

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#BestofBiz 2022: Retail

#BestofBiz 2022: Retail

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Spar seeking legal opinion on loan allegations

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Consumers warned to be wary of unreliable Reliable Store - Ombud

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Demanding 'soul' rights leaves Chicken Licken pecking up the bill

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New proposed tobacco bill threatens jail time if kids are sold cigarettes

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PMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

PMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

7 Nov 2022

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

In meat-loving South Africa, climate concerns whet appetite for veggie burgers

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Liquor Amendment Bill might be further toughened up

Marecia Damons 18 Oct 2022

Lindt's chocolate bunny trade mark win shows shape matters to consumers

Enrico Bonadio and Alina Trapova 12 Oct 2022

SA's Tobacco Control Bill reaches major milestone on its path to law

3 Oct 2022

'Tobacco industry exaggerations of illicit trade should not deter tobacco tax increases'

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Employment compliance inspections for wholesale, retail and hospitality sectors

Dhevarsha Ramjettan, Nivaani Moodley and Siya Ngcamu 27 Sep 2022

South African Breweries CEO Richard Rivett-Carnac. Source: SAB

Policy certainty will stimulate investment appetite - SAB CEO

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 Sep 2022

Campaign calls for warning labels on foods high in unhealthy ingredients

Campaign calls for warning labels on foods high in unhealthy ingredients

12 Sep 2022

Trolley assistants at malls pay a "fee" to be allowed to collect tips from shoppers

Tariro Washinyira 8 Sep 2022

Beer association calls for more uniform excise tax regime

30 Aug 2022

E-commerce sector generating bulk of consumer complaints - Ombud

E-commerce sector generating bulk of consumer complaints - Ombud

25 Aug 2022

Source: ©juananbarros -

CompCom concerned consumers being overcharged on sunflower oil, bread

25 Aug 2022

Plant-based meat products saved from seizure...for now

Plant-based meat products saved from seizure...for now

22 Aug 2022

Carmin Cornelius, Trade Marks Attorney at KISCH IP

Brand globalisation: Why planning from an early stage is vital

Carmin Cornelius 16 Aug 2022

SCA ruling vindicates ARB's powers to make rulings

Lerato Niklaas and Bernadette Versfeld 5 Aug 2022

How SA consumers are enforcing their rights against online retailers

How SA consumers are enforcing their rights against online retailers

Wendy Tembedza and Qaasim Ganey 5 Aug 2022

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Minister suspends anti-dumping duties for frozen chicken imports

2 Aug 2022

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'Unacceptable' levels of illicit trade - liquor association

25 Jul 2022

Retailers...listen to your customers but stay within the law

Retailers...listen to your customers but stay within the law

Nomaswazi Nxumalo 18 Jul 2022

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Takealot disagrees with CompCom report findings

15 Jul 2022

Source: Takealot

Market inquiry findings suggest big changes for SA's leading online platforms

14 Jul 2022

Virgin Active merger with Kauai group gets the green light

4 Jul 2022

Source: Meatless Farm

SA's heavy-handed response to plant-based food labels: 'meat-like' terms not allowed

24 Jun 2022

National standards in the works for vaping and vaping products

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19 May 2022

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Rapid development of competition law across Africa

Lerisha Naidu, Angelo Tzarevski, Sphesihle Nxumalo and Zareenah Rasool 11 May 2022

How SA's tobacco sales ban distorted the cigarette market - study

How SA's tobacco sales ban distorted the cigarette market - study

4 May 2022

Nando's gets the stick for firing a man who tasted its carrots

Tania Broughton 25 Apr 2022

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Lerisha Naidu, Sphesihle Nxumalo and Jarryd Hartley 8 Apr 2022

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