The Consumer Protection Act ("the CPA") contains several mechanisms that consumers can use to enforce their rights against suppliers in relation to defective products or substandard services.

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On 10 October 2011, the European Union (EU) tightened its policies protecting consumer rights. On 10 October 2011, the European Union (EU) tightened its policies protecting consumer rights.

On 15 July 2021, in light of the widespread rioting and looting affecting various parts of South Africa, resulting in concerns about the availability of various products, Minister Ebrahim Patel, of the Department of Trade, ..

As we enter a 21 day nationwide lockdown period as announced by our President, the effects of COVID-19 (hereinafter referred to as "the virus") on businesses nationwide are starting to...

South Africa's e-commerce landscape is booming, fuelled by a growing appetite for online shopping. This presents exciting opportunities for foreign companies seeking to expand their reach into the South African market.

"Sustainability" is used as the foundation for motivating positive change in aged industries and inspiring the establishment of new ones

In recent years, we have witnessed explosive growth of online marketplaces and the increasing prevalence of e-commerce businesses.

While we are not experts on beauty products, this counterfeit pop-up saga is a fascinating case involving trade marks, counterfeit goods, and parallel imports – all under the lens of intellectual property law.

In the world of international commerce, success often hinges on your ability to navigate the intricacies of import, export and trade regulations. South Africa, with its diverse economy and global...

Recent and future developments in South Africa relating to promoting and labelling foodstuffs for infants.

Cyber-attacks, ransomware and data breaches are becoming increasingly more frequent and a threat to the day-to-day operations of a business. The recent data leak by Experian has...

A ‘latent defect' is a material defect, which was not visible after ‘reasonable' inspection.

The recent news reports of a manufacturing facility found to be selling counterfeit washing powder, have reignited concerns about the extent of the counterfeiting industry in South Africa.

During 2010 the National Credit Regulator together with various stakeholders in the credit industry, appointed a task team particularly to investigate the debt review process and to consider and formulate proposals to address problems identified in the debt counselling process pursuant to that investigation.

Supreme Court of Appeal overturns Pretoria High Court decision of Halstead-Cleak v Eskom Holdings Limited.

In a product business model, firms create value by developing differentiated products for specific customer needs, and they capture value by charging money for those items.

The new regulations relating to the Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs, No R 146 of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act 54 of 1972), which was implemented on 1 March 2012, aims to create a specific standard for informing consumers about the ingredients in foodstuffs.

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Mpho Parks Tau, has announced his intention to amend the regulations under the National Credit Act, 2005 (Act No. 34 of 2005).

The limitation on t.he powers of the courts and arbitrators has led to a great deal of dissatisfaction in the fuel industry