In terms of section 7(1)(a) of the Consumer Protection Act, 68 of 2008 ("CPA"), a formal requirement in terms of that "a franchise agreement must be in writing and signed by...

Year 2021 seems to be ending in a negative manner for South Africa, as the kidnapping of school-going children is gaining momentum. This number is justifiably worrisome for all the...

ENSafrica's latest legal bulletin examines critical regulatory shifts across Africa, from South Africa's mandatory monthly opt-out cleansing under amended CPA rules to Rwanda's new VAT framework for cross-border digital services. The collection addresses constitutional interpretation in Ghana, AI policy governance failures, merger threshold updates, and emerging challenges in crypto regulation and prediction markets.

The considerable diversion of consumers from shopping malls to online trading platforms, further driven by the Covid-19 pandemic, presents huge challenges to authorities in stopping unlawful goods from being distributed.

In the run-up to Black Friday, the Competition Commission (‘Commission') finalised its report in the ‘Grocery Retail Market Inquiry' (‘Inquiry').

In January 2021 consumers paid about R14,99 (+/-USD 1,02) for one liter of 95 Octane petrol. By April 2022, South Africans are paying around R21,96 (+/-USD 1,50) for the same liter of petrol...

The introduction of BNPL has disrupted the traditional credit market, creating new opportunities for consumers to finance their purchases.

Litigation in South Africa has risen tremendously over the years with more and more individuals and organizations seeking redress through our courts.

The advent of the global COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for individuals and businesses alike. It has resulted in the need for many to work remotely through the use of technology.

It is no secret that E-commerce is growing at a rapid pace in South Africa, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The whole world continues to battle with the Covid-19 pandemic and there still is no end in sight.

2020 has commenced on a negative note for the Gauteng Department of Education. 18 scholars have died under various circumstances since the beginning of this year.

The Minister of Health intends to amend the regulations* relating to soft drinks, specifically those categorised as "formulated caffeinated beverage or cola beverage"; in other words "energy drinks".

Mr A (debtor) and Mr B (creditor) enter into a credit agreement but Mr A defaults on his payments in terms of the agreement and he receives a letter of demand for immediate payment of the full amount outstanding.

Understandable language enhances the delivery of the message intended to be conveyed. The disconnect and deficiencies of contracts and other legal documents created by ...

A new purple tea variety has been developed by experts at the Tea Research Foundation of Kenya (TRFK).

On 15 April 2026, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Mpho Parks Tau MP, gazetted the Consumer Protection Act Amendment Regulations, 2026...

Amendments to the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001 ("FICA") have changed the definition of accountable institutions, raising important considerations for credit providers, including those of offer incidental credit.

As schools reopen, a concerning issue for many parents is bullying. This is justifiable, particularly in the South African context, where there have been increasing reports of cases of bullying in schools...

So you have been stressing for months about unpaid rent due from your tenant, and you are unsure how to remedy the situation. On top of that, you are unsure if you may evict your tenant legally, ...