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MultiChoice secures another win against piracy and counterfeit goods

MultiChoice secures another win against piracy and counterfeit goods

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Tiger Brands offers settlement to plaintiffs in listeriosis class action

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Dupe or deal? Navigating counterfeit goods and scams this Black Friday

Nishaat Slamdien 26 Nov 2024

Woolworths launches own probe into counterfeit pilchards

Woolworths launches own probe into counterfeit pilchards

18 Nov 2024

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Didn't understand the investment policy fine print? New ruling offers no sympathy

Karin MacKenzie 8 Nov 2024

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ARB rules Melon Mobile's 'unlimited' plans are misleading: here's why

Karabo Ledwaba 7 Nov 2024

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Kenya's competition watchdog fines Mogo Auto for unfair practices

Joyce Karanja and Michelle Karimi Kimonye 1 Nov 2024

The complainant said the ad is violent.

Ad watchdog rules Coastal Hire did not promote GBV

Karabo Ledwaba 18 Oct 2024

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No stitches for snitches: Role of leniency in dismantling cartels

Nicholas De Decker 18 Oct 2024

Advertising Regulatory Board clears Lifebuoy Soap ad of 'inappropriate content'

Advertising Regulatory Board clears Lifebuoy Soap ad of 'inappropriate content'

Karabo Ledwaba 15 Oct 2024

The ARB ruled that the chocolate was reasonably milk tart flavoured.

'Heavenly' chocolate? Disappointed confectioner takes on Tiger Brands

Karabo Ledwaba 2 Oct 2024

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Cell C to face tribunal in dispute over R11k roaming charge

26 Sep 2024

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Producers, advertisers, retailers beware - stricter regulations for pet food packaging on the cards

Ashleigh Blair, Bernadette Lötter and Kenan Petersen 13 Sep 2024

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Listeriosis tragedy ‘breakthrough’ evidence makes ‘overwhelming’ case Tiger Brands was responsible – lawyers

Tamsin Metelerkamp 9 Sep 2024

6 car dealerships face tribunal over alleged consumer protection breaches

6 car dealerships face tribunal over alleged consumer protection breaches

26 Aug 2024

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Privacy breach: More details into WhatsApp's $220m fine in Nigeria

Ahmore Burger-Smidt 15 Aug 2024

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Appeal dismissed: Woolworths' rBST-Free milk advertising deemed compliant

Karabo Ledwaba 13 Aug 2024

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The Consumer Protection Act and how it applies to lease agreements

Alisa Malindi 1 Aug 2024

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Nigeria fines Meta $220m for violating consumer, data laws

Elisha Bala-Gbogbo and and MacDonald Dzirutwe 22 Jul 2024

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Fair Cape Dairies advertising complaint dismissed by ARB

Karabo Ledwaba 16 Jul 2024

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Almost 3 in 5 stores sell illegal cigarettes, research reveals

15 Jul 2024

Competition watchdog finds price mark-ups, barriers in SA's fresh produce market

Competition watchdog finds price mark-ups, barriers in SA's fresh produce market

Nqobile Dludla 19 Jun 2024

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Victims of cybercrime - SCA's landmark ruling on responsibilities of affected parties

Lionel Dos Passos 14 Jun 2024

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NCC acting commissioner appointed

14 Jun 2024

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#SAelections24: PoPIA and personal data of voters - parties warned against misuse

Janet MacKenzie, Refentse Chuene, and Landise Banzana 28 May 2024

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ARB rules in favour of Woolworths in rBST-free milk ad dispute

Karabo Ledwaba 20 May 2024

How Fica will affect dealers of high-value goods

How Fica will affect dealers of high-value goods

Hawken McEwan 8 May 2024

South Africa's Tobacco Bill process faces scrutiny as experts uncover flaws

South Africa's Tobacco Bill process faces scrutiny as experts uncover flaws

VPASA 3 May 2024

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ARB ruling finds Crazy Plastics Facebook ad misleading

Karabo Ledwaba 2 May 2024

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South Korean regulators investigate Temu for alleged false advertising and unfair practices

10 Apr 2024

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President to puff, puff, pass Cannabis Bill into law

Ramon Pereira 20 Mar 2024

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PoPIA's telemarketing loophole: Can it be closed?

Jodi Poswelletski and Keitumetse Khutsoane 14 Mar 2024