Written by Kemeshan Moodley Thousands of South African motorists purchase vehicles believing they are safe, reliable and fit for purpose. Increasingly, however, consumers are discovering that some vehicles are affected by recurring defects, misleading performance claims, inadequate recalls and other systemic failures that may give rise to legal remedies. These issues are no longer isolated […]
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Product Liability and Consumer Protection
Consumer Rights and Product Safety: Lessons from the UFS Study
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Written by Samantha Loomes and Roxanne Vermaak Since the recent publication of the scientific study from the University of Free State, which identified the presence of hormone-disrupting chemicals in various sanitary products, the public discourse surrounding consumer rights, product safety and transparency in marketing has intensified. Following thorough investigations, media statements from the Minister […]