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Tainted treats, spoiled foods and potential dangers…are there any legal safeguards for consumers?
18th November 2024 In recent weeks gone by, there have been numerous food poisoning cases reported resulting in serious health issues and, in some cases, even death... →
It is not only diamonds that are forever – a snapshot of forever and hazardous chemicals
18th November 2024 A recent study conducted by the Manchester Metropolitan University revealed that the processes intended to decontaminate noxious liquid landfill... →
The Collection of Premiums on Behalf of Insurers – A Look at the Impact of The Exemption of Juristic Representatives from Section 13(1)(C) of FAIS
18th November 2024 In practice the need may arise for an insurer to appoint a third party to collect premiums on its behalf. This can be due to a number of reasons,... →
Going nowhere fast, proposed amendments to the direct marketing regulations under the CPA published, and your comments are sought!
7th November 2024 On October 28, 2024, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) published draft amendments to the regulations under the Consumer... →
The effects of the Communal Property Associations Amendment Act
29th October 2024 With the introduction of the Restitution of Land Rights Act 22 of 1994, which allowed both individuals and communities alike to claim rights to... →
Section 22 – A Springboard into Business Rescue
28th October 2024 In August 2024, Statistics South Africa revealed that 1020 entities filed for liquidation in the first 8 months of 2024. In contrast, the Companies... →
How you driven through to how safe your personal information is with Uber
18th October 2024 The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded on 8 October 2024 to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for their “foundational discoveries” that enable... →
The paradox between the right to privacy and the right to freedom of expression
18th October 2024 Botha v Smuts and Another [2024] ZACC 22 The right to privacy, a shield against unwanted intrusions, allows individuals to control their personal... →
