The Consumer Protection Act Amendment Regulations, 2026 (the “Amendment Regulations”) introduces a structured, centrally administered process for the regulation of direct marketing in South Africa. The amendment gives operational effect to the statutory opt-out right contemplated under the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 by establishing a National Consumer Commission (“NCC”) administered opt-out registry, imposing mandatory registration obligations on direct marketers, and requiring periodic “cleansing” of marketing databases against the registry. In substance, the Amendment Regulations shifts anti-spam compliance from a decentralised, consent-based model to a centralised, registry-driven compliance model. 30 Jun 2026 Read more When parents separate, the arrangements relating to a child’s care and contact should be guided by one overriding principle: the child’s best interests. South African law no longer focuses on parental 'custody' and 'access' in the traditional sense, but on parental responsibilities and rights, including care, contact, guardianship and maintenance. 29 Jun 2026 Read more A data breach is no longer, in itself, the event that exposes a business to the greatest legal risk. Under South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (hereinafter “PoPIA”), liability often turns on what happens after a security compromise is discovered. Delay, indecision or procedural missteps in the aftermath of a breach can transform a contained incident into a multi-layered legal problem. 23 Jun 2026 Read more Most business owners focus on the commercial points in a contract first: price, scope, timing, and deliverables. That makes sense. Those are the terms that feel immediate and practical. 22 Jun 2026 Read more You have a great idea. Maybe you have already started. You have customers, a plan, maybe even a few months of revenue. Now you want funding - a loan, an investor, a partner with capital. And here is where many South African entrepreneurs hit a wall they did not see coming. 19 Jun 2026 Read more In today’s digital economy, no business is immune from cyberattacks or data breaches. Whether caused by human error, hacking, or insider misuse, a data breach can expose sensitive customer information and trigger significant legal consequences. 18 Jun 2026 Read more In the digital economy, a domain name is often the first point of contact between a business and its customers. For brand owners, protecting trademarks therefore extends beyond physical markets into the online environment. Domain name registrations have consequently become an essential component for any brand expansion strategy. 17 Jun 2026 Read more |
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