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Voetstoots clause won't protect disingenuous developers

By Sandra Sithole, Rethabile Shabalala and Kimara Rampersad 28 May 2025

MultiChoice secures another win against piracy and counterfeit goods

MultiChoice secures another win against piracy and counterfeit goods

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TikTok, Meta fined hundreds of millions by EU regulators for data privacy breaches

Ryszard Lisinski and Brett Weinberg 13 May 2025

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Tiger Brands offers settlement to plaintiffs in listeriosis class action

Siyanda Mthethwa 12 May 2025

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Liqui-Fruit's local sourcing claim found misleading by ARB

Karabo Ledwaba 7 May 2025

ARB Ruling: Cape Flair called out for marketing as local

ARB Ruling: Cape Flair called out for marketing as local

Karabo Ledwaba 25 Apr 2025

FSCA penalises African Bank for misleading “investment” advertisement

FSCA penalises African Bank for misleading “investment” advertisement

24 Apr 2025

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ARB says complaint against Department of Health TV sugar ad holds merit

Karabo Ledwaba 4 Apr 2025

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KleuterZone controversy: What protection do investors, franchisees have under SA law?

Ian Jacobsberg 4 Apr 2025

CompCom releases Essential Food Pricing Monitoring report

CompCom releases Essential Food Pricing Monitoring report

1 Apr 2025

Beyond the disclaimer sign: mitigating slip-and-fall liability in public spaces

Beyond the disclaimer sign: mitigating slip-and-fall liability in public spaces

Garth Duncan & Chandni Gopal 24 Mar 2025

Why World Consumer Rights Day matters for your consumer rights

Why World Consumer Rights Day matters for your consumer rights

17 Mar 2025

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Consumer Tribunal slaps Cell C with R500k fine over roaming dispute

20 Feb 2025

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Bankruptcy twist in J&J's attempt to settle cancer claims

Katja Hamilton 19 Feb 2025

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R101m settlement finally ends 9yr dispute between CompCom, Willowton

17 Feb 2025

ARB ruling | Should alcohol brands advertise on the beach?

ARB ruling | Should alcohol brands advertise on the beach?

Karabo Ledwaba 7 Feb 2025

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Interim relief for listeriosis class action claimants with urgent medical needs

3 Feb 2025

Chicken Licken is not making fun of OCD, says the ARB.

Chicken Licken, Joe Public 'not making fun of OCD,' says advertising regulator

Karabo Ledwaba 23 Jan 2025

Inquiry makes recommendations to improve competition in fresh produce market

Inquiry makes recommendations to improve competition in fresh produce market

14 Jan 2025

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Fast food chain slapped with R1m fine for contravening CPA

20 Dec 2024

#BestofBiz 2024: Legal

#BestofBiz 2024: Legal

17 Dec 2024

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iStore advertising complaint dismissed by ARB

Karabo Ledwaba 13 Dec 2024

Deadline looms for spaza shop registration

Deadline looms for spaza shop registration

11 Dec 2024

Spaza shop registration: government needs a re-think in order to drive sustainable change

Spaza shop registration: government needs a re-think in order to drive sustainable change

Annelene Dippenaar 6 Dec 2024

Free hotline to report the sale of fake or expired food

Free hotline to report the sale of fake or expired food

5 Dec 2024

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ARB releases simplified appendix as it aims to clean up gambling ads

Karabo Ledwaba 5 Dec 2024

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5 risks of personalised marketing in the context of the PoPIA

Wendy Tembedza 5 Dec 2024

#BehindtheCampaign: LegalWise balances legacy with future promise

4 Dec 2024

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Does the punishment fit the counterfeit crime? A look at lenient sentencing

Hashiem Logday 29 Nov 2024

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