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Consumer protection law thought leadership, articles, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore insights covering topics that involve consumer protection regulations and the developing law surrounding them from specialists working in this area.

ESG Trends In The Retail Sector

As consumers become more discerning, environmental sustainability, social engagement and good governance will continue to demand the attention of all retail sector stakeholders.

South Africa Consumer

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Webber Wentzel

New Direct Marketing Requirements Under The Consumer Protection Act

The Department of Trade and Industry has proposed new direct marketing requirements under the Consumer Protection Act.

South Africa Consumer

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Webber Wentzel

When The Wheels Come Off: Lessons In Consumer Rights And Ethical Representation.

The recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) decision in Platinum Wheels (Pty) Ltd v The National Consumer Commission & Another shows just how quickly a business can skid off track...

South Africa Consumer

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Barnard Inc.

What Is NCR Credit Registration, And Why Is It Important In South Africa?

The National Credit Regulator (NCR) was established under Section 12 of the National Credit Act, Act 34 of 2005 (NCA) to oversee the South African credit industry.

South Africa Consumer

BI

Barnard Inc.

Consumer Law Disputes: Who Bears The Onus, The Consumer Or The Supplier?

South Africa Consumer

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ENS

Complexities Of Product Liability Issues In Order To Navigate Consumer Complaints And Recalls Effectively (Podcast)

South Africa Consumer

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Fasken

Navigating Product Liability and Product Recalls (Podcast)

South Africa Consumer

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Fasken

Valuable Insights On Product Liability And Product Recalls (Podcast)

South Africa Consumer

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Fasken

Recent Liquidation Order Opens The Book On The Financial Woes Of South Africa's Private Schools

South Africa Consumer

BI

Barnard Inc.

The Psychology Of Lookalikes

South Africa Consumer

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ENS

Festivities And Fun – Know Your Claims From Your Disclaimers – Be On The Lookout For Disclaimers When Entering Parks, Malls, Resorts And Similar Entertainment Establishments

South Africa Consumer

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Adams & Adams

Has Your Insurance Claim Been Rejected? Your Broker May Just Be Liable

South Africa Consumer

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Adams & Adams

Beware Of Instant Credit!

South Africa Consumer

SI

SchoemanLaw Inc.

I Have Been "Blacklisted", Now What?

South Africa Consumer

BI

Barnard Inc.

Cancellation Of Agreement For Software Licences: Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality v Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

ENS Tax In Brief

South Africa Tax

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ENS

How SA Exports May Be Affected By New Tariffs Imposed By USA

South Africa International

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Andersen in South Africa

The Apple vs. Optis Patent Dispute: A Lesson In Patent Infringement And Licensing

South Africa IP

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ENS

Commentary: South Africa's Energy Transition

South Africa Energy

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Consumer Law

The Proper Placement Of Interest Rate Clauses In Lending Documents: Balancing Clarity, Compliance, And Borrower Protections

In lending transactions, the placement of the interest rate clause within loan and security documents is an important decision that affects legal clarity, enforceability, borrower protections, and market practice

South Africa Finance

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ENS

The Great Rhode Beauty Pop-Up Scam

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.

South Africa IP

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ENS

ESG Trends In The Retail Sector

As consumers become more discerning, environmental sustainability, social engagement and good governance will continue to demand the attention of all retail sector stakeholders.

South Africa Consumer

WW

Webber Wentzel

Combatting Counterfeit Goods In The E-commerce World

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Unpacking The Trend: The Truth About Parallel Imports And What Consumers Need To Know

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Legal Considerations For Foreign Businesses Entering The E-commerce Market In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Consumer Law Disputes: Who Bears The Onus, The Consumer Or The Supplier?

South Africa Consumer

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ENS

Cosmetics In South Africa: L'Oréal Has Skin In The Game

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

Shein's RICO Lawsuit And The Role Of Responsible AI In Preventing Future Legal Controversies

South Africa IP

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ENS

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Consumer Credit

What Is NCR Credit Registration, And Why Is It Important In South Africa?

The National Credit Regulator (NCR) was established under Section 12 of the National Credit Act, Act 34 of 2005 (NCA) to oversee the South African credit industry.

South Africa Consumer

BI

Barnard Inc.

Beware Of Instant Credit!

The National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (the "Act") regulates the extension of credit in South Africa and aims to protect consumers against unscrupulous credit providers.

South Africa Consumer

SI

SchoemanLaw Inc.

When Does The National Credit Act Apply To A Transaction?

The National Credit Act No. 34 of 2005 ("the NCA" or "Act") has had a significant impact on transactions involving deferred payment and interest in South Africa.

South Africa Consumer

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Bentley Attorneys

NCA Section 129(1)(a) Notice – A Practical Perspective On The Interpretative Challenge

South Africa Consumer

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Bentley Attorneys

Credit Agreements And Collection Costs: Claiming Legal Fees

South Africa Consumer

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Tabacks

How Instalment Sale Agreements Could Provide A Creative Finance Solution For Deals Banks Turn Away

South Africa Finance

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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Will The Signing Of The National Credit Amendment Bill Into Law Be Somewhat Muted?

South Africa Consumer

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Tabacks

South Africa's Current Financial Regulatory Framework: Can We Bank On It?

South Africa Finance

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Tabacks

South Africa Newsletter - November Edition

Worldwide Strategy

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Dentons

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Education

Education Maternity Care: Managing Clinical And Legal Risks Through Early Maternal Education

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.

South Africa Healthcare

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Recent Liquidation Order Opens The Book On The Financial Woes Of South Africa's Private Schools

Private education in South Africa is increasingly viewed as a potentially lucrative industry, with some private schools flourishing into substantial business entities, amassing millions of Rand in profit.

South Africa Consumer

BI

Barnard Inc.

Cybersecurity In The Education Sector

One of the common issues raised by many educational institutions in South Africa is inadequate security measures. In this document, we investigate the impact of Cybersecurity on the security system...

South Africa Technology

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SNG Grant Thornton

Tax In The Education Sector

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

Recent Policy Around Teenage Pregnancy Within The South African Basic Education Sector

South Africa Consumer

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Adams & Adams

Bullying In Schools – What Does The Law Say?

South Africa Government

AA

Adams & Adams

A Step Closer To More Affordable School Uniforms

South Africa Government

AA

Adams & Adams

Child Kidnapping Gains Momentum

South Africa Government

AA

Adams & Adams

The Courts Rule On Private Higher Education Qualifications

South Africa Consumer

SI

SchoemanLaw Inc.

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Dodd-Frank, Consumer Protection Act

The Great Rhode Beauty Pop-Up Scam

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.

South Africa IP

E

ENS

New Direct Marketing Requirements Under The Consumer Protection Act

The Department of Trade and Industry has proposed new direct marketing requirements under the Consumer Protection Act.

South Africa Consumer

WW

Webber Wentzel

Digital Business Comparative Guide

Digital Business Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of South Africa, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

South Africa Technology

Eversheds Sutherland

Merger Control Comparative Guide

South Africa Anti-trust

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Primerio Ltd

When The Wheels Come Off: Lessons In Consumer Rights And Ethical Representation.

South Africa Consumer

BI

Barnard Inc.

Legal Considerations For Foreign Businesses Entering The E-commerce Market In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

Ai

Andersen in South Africa

Complexities Of Product Liability Issues In Order To Navigate Consumer Complaints And Recalls Effectively (Podcast)

South Africa Consumer

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Fasken

Amendments To The Magistrates And High Court Rules To Come Into Effect On 12 April 2024

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Ugandan President Assents To The Long-awaited Competition Act

South Africa Anti-trust

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ENS

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Latest Videos

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What I Ordered vs What I Got | Talking Legal With The Trusted Advisors (Video)

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The Trusted Advisors

CGCSA Webinar Part 4

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ENS

CGCSA Webinar Part 6 (Video)

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ENS

Welcome To The Ghana Retail Map, 2021 – Beverage Sector Report (Video)

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Firmus Advisory

ENSafrica Webinar | Competition And Consumer Protection: A United Front? | WED 15 SEP (Video)

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ENS

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