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Lovisa called out for advertising jewellery you can’t buy

Lovisa called out for advertising jewellery you can’t buy

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Can citizens take action against the state to maintain critical infrastructure?

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Don’t die in an awkward position

Capital Legacy Don’t die in an awkward position

24 Jun 2025

Securing the legacy of our youth

Capital Legacy Securing the legacy of our youth

17 Jun 2025

From code to contract: Revolutionising commercial law with smart contracts

Cox Yeats From code to contract: Revolutionising commercial law with smart contracts

17 Jun 2025

A willful shift: New data shows increased growth in estate planning

Capital Legacy A willful shift: New data shows increased growth in estate planning

2 Jun 2025

Juta launches Quantum Quest: A game-changer in legal research and damages calculation

Juta and Company Juta launches Quantum Quest: A game-changer in legal research and damages calculation

26 May 2025

All about YOU! Putting YOU in YOUth Month on Biz!

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20 May 2025

MultiChoice secures another win against piracy and counterfeit goods

MultiChoice MultiChoice secures another win against piracy and counterfeit goods

19 May 2025

No direction without a will

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15 May 2025

Wrapping up lives, not estates

Capital Legacy Wrapping up lives, not estates

29 Apr 2025

Exploring the complexities of consultants and subconsulting in public procurement

Cox Yeats Exploring the complexities of consultants and subconsulting in public procurement

11 Apr 2025

Cox Yeats earns prestigious recognition in 2025 Legal 500 rankings

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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

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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

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Deadline looms for spaza shop registration

11 Dec 2024

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

Annelene Dippenaar 6 Dec 2024

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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

Wendy Tembedza & Bernadete Versfeld, partners at Webber Wentzel give five risks in the context of personalised marketing (Image supplied)

5 risks of personalised marketing in the context of the PoPIA

Wendy Tembedza 5 Dec 2024

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