Written by Tammy Maaladiatla Ending a consumer fixed-term contract early, such as a cellphone or data contract, a gym membership, a streaming subscription, or any other ongoing service, should not feel like a fight. Yet for many South African ordinary consumers, a routine cancellation turns into a confusing, expensive back-and-forth over fees that feel exploitative. […]
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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 […]