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Smart wearables and PoPIA: What SA employers need to know

Ahmore Burger-Smidt 21 Sep 2026

This alcohol brand’s “low calorie” claim didn’t hold up, rules ARB

Karabo Ledwaba 21 Apr 2026

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ARB rules RocketNet's fibre promotion misleading

Karabo Ledwaba 27 Mar 2026

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ARB bursts consumer bubble in Sunlight complaint

Karabo Ledwaba 25 Feb 2026

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UK introduces landmark junk food advertising ban

Karabo Ledwaba 6 Jan 2026

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When car finance deals go wrong: Legal lessons in consumer rights limitations

Mtho Maphumulo 5 Dec 2025

A screenshot of the advertisement on YouTube Shorts.

Energy drink in hot water over 'drinking and driving' ad

Karabo Ledwaba 14 Nov 2025

Cover Bokkie pet insurance ad found confusing

Cover Bokkie pet insurance ad found confusing

Karabo Ledwaba 17 Oct 2025

Jean-Paul Rudd, Partner at Adams & Adams

Court clarifies what constitutes a 'claim' in insurance disputes

Jean-Paul Rudd 11 Sep 2025

Burger King's 'taste on fire' put to the test

Burger King's 'taste on fire' put to the test

Karabo Ledwaba 29 Aug 2025

Heineken vs SAB: The “demi-sec” dispute

Heineken vs SAB: The “demi-sec” dispute

Karabo Ledwaba 21 Aug 2025

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OpenSky billboard deemed sexist and offensive

Karabo Ledwaba 31 Jul 2025

ARB and TBWA launch campaign against false advertising

ARB and TBWA launch campaign against false advertising

Karabo Ledwaba 28 Jul 2025

Lovisa called out for advertising jewellery you can’t buy

Lovisa called out for advertising jewellery you can’t buy

Karabo Ledwaba 25 Jun 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

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

Karabo Ledwaba 4 Apr 2025

ARB ruling | Should alcohol brands advertise on the beach?

ARB ruling | Should alcohol brands advertise on the beach?

Karabo Ledwaba 7 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

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iStore advertising complaint dismissed by ARB

Karabo Ledwaba 13 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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ARB rules Melon Mobile's 'unlimited' plans are misleading: here's why

Karabo Ledwaba 7 Nov 2024

The complainant said the ad is violent.

Ad watchdog rules Coastal Hire did not promote GBV

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

Karabo Ledwaba 13 Aug 2024

The case was dismissed by the ARB.

Fair Cape Dairies advertising complaint dismissed by ARB

Karabo Ledwaba 16 Jul 2024

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

Karabo Ledwaba 20 May 2024

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ARB ruling finds Crazy Plastics Facebook ad misleading

Karabo Ledwaba 2 May 2024

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