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Nadine Mather, partner, and Chloë Loubser, knowledge and learning lawyer: employment and data protection, Bowmans examine the new Guidance Note on Direct Marketing

Direct Marketing

What you need to know about the new direct marketing guidance note

Nadine Mather and Chloë Loubser 11 Dec 2024

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Consumer Law

Dupe or deal? Navigating counterfeit goods and scams this Black Friday

Nishaat Slamdien 26 Nov 2024

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Consumer Law

Didn't understand the investment policy fine print? New ruling offers no sympathy

Karin MacKenzie 8 Nov 2024

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Labour Law & Unions

Is AI guilty of unfairly discriminating against certain job applicants?

Mehnaaz Bux, Karl Blom, Caitlin Leahy, and Daniel Philipps 5 Nov 2024

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Competition Law

Kenya's competition watchdog fines Mogo Auto for unfair practices

Joyce Karanja and Michelle Karimi Kimonye 1 Nov 2024

SMME Food Safety Compliance South Africa: A guide for SMMEs supplying to large retailers

Regulatory

SMME Food Safety Compliance South Africa: A guide for SMMEs supplying to large retailers

Phumi (PJ) Mhlongo 7 Oct 2024

Consumer Law

Cell C to face tribunal in dispute over R11k roaming charge

26 Sep 2024

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Consumer Law

Producers, advertisers, retailers beware - stricter regulations for pet food packaging on the cards

Ashleigh Blair, Bernadette Lötter and Kenan Petersen 13 Sep 2024

6 car dealerships face tribunal over alleged consumer protection breaches

Maintenance

6 car dealerships face tribunal over alleged consumer protection breaches

26 Aug 2024

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Consumer Law

Privacy breach: More details into WhatsApp's $220m fine in Nigeria

Ahmore Burger-Smidt 15 Aug 2024

Property

The real cost of renting a home in South Africa

8 Aug 2024

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Consumer Law

The Consumer Protection Act and how it applies to lease agreements

Alisa Malindi 1 Aug 2024

The digitisation of payments in South African agribusiness

Agriculture

The digitisation of payments in South African agribusiness

Karl Blom, Lerato Niklaas, Kenan Petersen and David Donkor 23 Jul 2024

Car brands in SA are not sticking to repair guidelines, R2RSA research finds

Maintenance

Car brands in SA are not sticking to repair guidelines, R2RSA research finds

26 Jun 2024

3 ways SME owners can cultivate a culture of human-rights in their businesses

SMEs

3 ways SME owners can cultivate a culture of human-rights in their businesses

Issued by Business Partners Limited 25 Mar 2024

What are the insurance implications of product recalls?

Regulatory

What are the insurance implications of product recalls?

15 Feb 2024

More peanut butter brands recalled

FMCG

More peanut butter brands recalled

12 Feb 2024

Fasa concerned with legal franchise disputes despite franchising thriving in SA

Franchising

Fasa concerned with legal franchise disputes despite franchising thriving in SA

2 Feb 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

How to navigate power imbalances in contract negotiations

31 Jan 2024

Kylie Slambert, Associate, Dispute Resolution Practice, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg

Trends

#BizTrends2024: Dispute resolution trends - rising demand for legal compliance and due diligence

Kylie Slambert 22 Jan 2024

Avoid bait marketing pitfalls, but unearth Black Friday jewels

Retail

Avoid bait marketing pitfalls, but unearth Black Friday jewels

30 Oct 2023

Source: © 123rf Vodacom has to pay an administrative fine of R1m after the National Consumer Tribunalfinding on the company’s conduct on fixed-term contracts

Digital

Vodacom to pay R1m fine after negating consumers' right to cancel fixed-term contracts

19 Oct 2023

South Africa: Tackling food loss, waste and the regulatory environment

Food, Water & Energy Security

South Africa: Tackling food loss, waste and the regulatory environment

Andy du Plessis, Issued by FoodForward SA 29 Sep 2023

The case for plain language in South African online education

Higher Education

The case for plain language in South African online education

Alison Massey, Issued by EDGE Education 22 Sep 2023

Consumer Law

Franchise agreement ruling - a principle established and an opportunity missed

Ian Jacobsberg 25 Aug 2023

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Health & Safety

Mainstay and Terra Firma multi-hinge aluminium ladders recalled

13 Jul 2023

Unpacking the importance of plain language in property agreements

Residential Property

Unpacking the importance of plain language in property agreements

Alana Lee Slinger 13 Jul 2023

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Consumer Law

Court reaffirms non-compliant imported goods not allowed to enter SA

6 Jul 2023

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Consumer Law

Suppliers obligated to protect consumers

29 Jun 2023

What homeowners should note before taking advantage of Airbnb Rooms

Residential Property

What homeowners should note before taking advantage of Airbnb Rooms

24 May 2023

National Consumer Tribunal acts against unscrupulous car dealers, but beware pitfalls warns expert

Maintenance

National Consumer Tribunal acts against unscrupulous car dealers, but beware pitfalls warns expert

23 May 2023

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Public Liability & Personal Injury

Why professional indemnity insurance is vital in today's litigious landscape

Jean-Paul Rudd 30 Mar 2023

Health & Safety

Gizzu 300Wh and 500Wh portable power stations recalled after overheating problems

Georgina Crouth 14 Mar 2023

Understanding the different types of warranties

Dealers

Understanding the different types of warranties

Reuben van Niekerk, Issued by Motus.cars 1 Feb 2023

Ignore the Consumer Protection Act at your peril

Consumer Law

Ignore the Consumer Protection Act at your peril

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 18 Jan 2023

Could sectionalisation be a solution to housing stock shortages?

Residential Property

Could sectionalisation be a solution to housing stock shortages?

4 Jan 2023

Consumers warned to be wary of unreliable Reliable Store - Ombud

Retailers

Consumers warned to be wary of unreliable Reliable Store - Ombud

9 Dec 2022

Fraudsters threaten to turn festive season cheer to festive season frustration

Security

Fraudsters threaten to turn festive season cheer to festive season frustration

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 26 Oct 2022

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Consumer Law

Obelisk declared a multiplication scheme

21 Oct 2022

How SA consumers are enforcing their rights against online retailers

E-commerce

How SA consumers are enforcing their rights against online retailers

Wendy Tembedza and Qaasim Ganey 5 Aug 2022

6 tips to help first-time landlords navigate the property rental business

Residential Property

6 tips to help first-time landlords navigate the property rental business

6 Jul 2022

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Exhibitions & Events

PayFast eCommerce Virtual Summit to explore booming online business potential

20 May 2022

Similac baby formula recalled due to risk of bacterial infections

FMCG

Similac baby formula recalled due to risk of bacterial infections

23 Feb 2022

FMCG

NCC probes Howe Instant Noodles supplier following children's deaths

10 Dec 2021

Breaking through refund fraud

Retailers

Breaking through refund fraud

Issued by Ecentric Payment Systems 3 Dec 2021

A buyer's guide to purchasing heritage properties

Residential Property

A buyer's guide to purchasing heritage properties

21 Oct 2021

Buying property off-plan has its advantages, but do your homework

Residential Property

Buying property off-plan has its advantages, but do your homework

14 Oct 2021

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Finance

Product recall insurance demand spikes

6 Oct 2021

What entrepreneurs must know about franchising in SA

Legal Regulations

What entrepreneurs must know about franchising in SA

Hugh Melamdowitz 5 Oct 2021