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Chapter 2 of the Constitution contains the Bill of Rights. Included in this chapter is the right to healthcare.

Confusion often reigns in circumstances where Landlords want a tenant to vacate a leased premises. This series of articles will delve into the practicalities of the steps to lawfully evict a tenant.

A well-known term that every buyer and seller of immovable property may have encountered is that of the voetstoots clause.

The holidays are upon us, and hopefully it will involve some leisure time at a resort, amusement park or similar establishment for at least some of us,...

As telecommunications companies in Africa explore banking licences and payment platforms begin offering credit alongside debit services, the traditional boundaries separating banks from non-bank entities are dissolving. When does a mobile money platform cross the threshold into banking territory, and how should regulators respond when the customer journey becomes simpler but the underlying legal architecture grows more complex?

In recent years, several food and product recalls have been announced in the media by suppliers, producers and the National Consumer Commission ("the NCC").

Harassing the staff at Pridwin and coaches of other schools and on several occasions, behaviour that came close to physical violence.

In this next instalment of our platform economy series, we delve into regulatory requirements and what platform providers and developers should consider when launching their platforms.

In National Credit Regulator v National Consumer Tribunal and Others and Similar Matters, the South African Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA") provided clarity over whether on-the-road ("OTR")...

The Department of Trade and Industry ("DTI") has postponed the effective date of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 ("CPA") to 1 April 2011.

In South Africa, it is not uncommon for companies to take IP-related disputes to the Advertising Regulatory Board ("ARB"), a process that is far cheaper and quicker than High Court proceedings.

COMESA has introduced a major overhaul of its competition framework. The new COMESA Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations of 2025 and companion Rules replace the 2004 regime...

The Consumer Protection Act, 68 of 2008 (the "CPA"), came into effect on 31 March 2011 and is likely to have certain far-reaching implications for the promoters of promotional competitions, especially competitions which are conducted using SMS or MMS technology.

Seen as long overdue, the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) was introduced in 2011 and was expected to level the playing field, shifting power from franchisors to franchisees.

We like to report on rulings of the South African Advertising Regulatory Board ("ARB") that are IP-related. Clause 8 of section II of the ARB's Code of Advertising Practice deals with the issue...

In the recent matter between Woolworths Holdings Limited ("Woolworths") and Mrs. Sally Baikie ("the Complainant"), the Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa ("ASA")...

Empowerment and education are not just social goods; they are strategic tools for employers navigating digital acceleration, climate transition and fierce competition for talent.

Early maternal education serves as a crucial tool in empowering expectant mothers to make informed decisions and mitigating risks – both for patients and healthcare providers.