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ARB ruling | L'Oréal wins round 2 in dermatologist recommendation battle

Karabo Ledwaba 4 Jun 2026

A snippet from the ad. Source: YouTube.

ARB clears Wildebeest Brandewyn ad accused of promoting binge drinking

Karabo Ledwaba 21 May 2026

Podcast with MacG is widely popular in South Africa with hundreds of thousands of views per episode. Source: YouTube.

Government takes baby steps to regulate podcast industry

Karabo Ledwaba 18 Mar 2026

A screenshot of the ad.

Could an alcohol ad encourage children to climb into washing machines?

Karabo Ledwaba 12 Feb 2026

‘Get sky high without a dealer’: Property ad sparks humour vs sensitivity debate

‘Get sky high without a dealer’: Property ad sparks humour vs sensitivity debate

Karabo Ledwaba 14 Apr 2025

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Counting chickens before they’re dunked? ARB rules in favour of KFC in "wings" dispute

Karabo Ledwaba 24 Mar 2025

Pineapple's ‘caveman’ ad found offensive by advertising board

Pineapple's ‘caveman’ ad found offensive by advertising board

Karabo Ledwaba 10 Mar 2025

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No room for picky eaters? ARB rules in favour of KFC in chicken wing complaint

Karabo Ledwaba 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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PoPIA v press freedom: SA court to decide on HIV disclosure case

Ahmore Burger-Smidt 6 Feb 2025

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Radio Ad campaign for Naked Insurance sparks controversy over weight loss play on words

Karabo Ledwaba 23 Sep 2024

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TotalEnergies SA ad ruled 'misleading' by ARB

Karabo Ledwaba 19 Aug 2024

The ad has been ruled as not discriminatory. Source: YouTube.

We buy Cars ad not derogatory to Afrikaans community, ARB rules

Karabo Ledwaba 2 Aug 2024

The complainant said the ad was inappropriate. Source: YouTube.

ARB rules that Always XXL ad can educate boys and girls

Karabo Ledwaba 29 Jul 2024

Advertising Appeals Committee clears Netflorist's Valentines Day ad of sexism

Advertising Appeals Committee clears Netflorist's Valentines Day ad of sexism

Karabo Ledwaba 3 Jul 2024

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ARB ruling finds Crazy Plastics Facebook ad misleading

Karabo Ledwaba 2 May 2024

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#MDPMI: Open AI's ChatGPT surprises founders with mass adoption

Karabo Ledwaba 26 Mar 2024

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ARB celebrates 5 years of successful operation and growth

Gail Schimmel 11 Mar 2024

FKA twigs stars in the controversial ad. Source: Calvin Klein.

UK's ASA changes stance on controversial Calvin Klein ad with FKA twigs

Karabo Ledwaba 6 Mar 2024

Inquiry chair James Hodge is leading the public hearings. Source: YouTube.

Elon Musk's X Corp faces backlash for refusing to participate in Competition Commission inquiry

Karabo Ledwaba 5 Mar 2024

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Religion and soccer collide in DStv ad, ARB dismisses blasphemy allegations

Karabo Ledwaba 1 Mar 2024

Kei was shot by an intruder. Source: Supplied.

Dotsure exec defends ad: 'Most South Africans love Kei's story'

Karabo Ledwaba 22 Jan 2024

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Consumers complain that Dotsure ad will scare kids, regulator agrees

Karabo Ledwaba 19 Jan 2024

The ARB ruled that children should not be exposed to the ad. Source: Supplied.

ARB says Fear F*kol billboard must be changed or taken down

Karabo Ledwaba 5 Oct 2023

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