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Lovisa called out for advertising jewellery you can’t buy

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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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Unpacking the importance of plain language in property agreements

Unpacking the importance of plain language in property agreements

Alana Lee Slinger 13 Jul 2023

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Court reaffirms non-compliant imported goods not allowed to enter SA

6 Jul 2023

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Suppliers obligated to protect consumers

29 Jun 2023

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Married in community of property: What you need to know about contracts and consent

Lethabo Mashishi 7 Jun 2023

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Unpacking additions to EPR Scheme; further proposed amendments

Lerato Molefi, Paula-Ann Novotny and Hassan Mahlawe 23 May 2023

National Consumer Tribunal acts against unscrupulous car dealers, but beware pitfalls warns expert

National Consumer Tribunal acts against unscrupulous car dealers, but beware pitfalls warns expert

23 May 2023

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Tribunal to prosecute SAPS' PPE supplier for price gouging

22 May 2023

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Increasing quota for frozen chicken imports as SA prices rise

Virusha Subban 17 Apr 2023

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Oscar Pistorius seeks parole

Wendell Roelf, Anait Miridzhanian and Siyabonga Sishi 31 Mar 2023

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Why professional indemnity insurance is vital in today's litigious landscape

Jean-Paul Rudd 30 Mar 2023

Juta and Company acquires Siber Ink Legal Publications

Juta and Company acquires Siber Ink Legal Publications

Juta and Company 6 Mar 2023

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How crypto advertising is now regulated in South Africa

Ashlin Perumall, Fatima Ismail and Gabriel Rybko 2 Feb 2023

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Stubborn insurer to pay for claim and court costs

Jean-Paul Rudd 26 Jan 2023

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ARB adds new clause to regulate cryptocurrency ads

23 Jan 2023

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#BizTrends2023: Beefing up competition law

Lerisha Naidu, Angelo Tzarevski and Sphesihle Nxumalo 19 Jan 2023

Ignore the Consumer Protection Act at your peril

Ignore the Consumer Protection Act at your peril

Bullion PR & Communication 18 Jan 2023

Amidst lawsuit storm, J&J continues to supply SA retailers with talc-based baby powder

Amidst lawsuit storm, J&J continues to supply SA retailers with talc-based baby powder

28 Dec 2022

#BestofBiz 2022: Legal

#BestofBiz 2022: Legal

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

16 Nov 2022

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Committee concludes public hearings on Housing Consumer Protection Bill

8 Nov 2022

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Legal dos and dont's: Influencers' guide to Comesa regulations

Reece May 3 Nov 2022

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ARB: The South African consumer is worried about money, vehicle ads

Karabo Ledwaba 1 Nov 2022

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Obelisk declared a multiplication scheme

21 Oct 2022

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Winners of the 2022 African Legal Awards

7 Sep 2022

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Thailand cracks down on cryptocurrency ads

6 Sep 2022

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Ithuba campaign raises troubling questions for Twitter

James Stent and Nathan Geffen 26 Aug 2022

E-commerce sector generating bulk of consumer complaints - Ombud

E-commerce sector generating bulk of consumer complaints - Ombud

25 Aug 2022

Johnson & Johnson to stop sale of talcum baby powder globally

Johnson & Johnson to stop sale of talcum baby powder globally

15 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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