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Protecting distinctive trade marks: Will Adidas have to change its stripes?Aletia Oberholster

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Don't be duped: Tips to protecting fashion IP against replicas

By Gaby Meintjes 30 May 2024

Ivory Coast cracks down on fraudulent cocoa certifications

Ivory Coast cracks down on fraudulent cocoa certifications

By Ange Aboa 28 May 2024

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Employment compliance inspections for wholesale, retail and hospitality sectors

Dhevarsha Ramjettan, Nivaani Moodley and Siya Ngcamu 27 Sep 2022

South African Breweries CEO Richard Rivett-Carnac. Source: SAB

Policy certainty will stimulate investment appetite - SAB CEO

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 Sep 2022

Campaign calls for warning labels on foods high in unhealthy ingredients

Campaign calls for warning labels on foods high in unhealthy ingredients

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Trolley assistants at malls pay a "fee" to be allowed to collect tips from shoppers

Tariro Washinyira 8 Sep 2022

Beer association calls for more uniform excise tax regime

30 Aug 2022

E-commerce sector generating bulk of consumer complaints - Ombud

E-commerce sector generating bulk of consumer complaints - Ombud

25 Aug 2022

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CompCom concerned consumers being overcharged on sunflower oil, bread

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Plant-based meat products saved from seizure...for now

Plant-based meat products saved from seizure...for now

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Carmin Cornelius, Trade Marks Attorney at KISCH IP

Brand globalisation: Why planning from an early stage is vital

Carmin Cornelius 16 Aug 2022

SCA ruling vindicates ARB's powers to make rulings

Lerato Niklaas and Bernadette Versfeld 5 Aug 2022

How SA consumers are enforcing their rights against online retailers

How SA consumers are enforcing their rights against online retailers

Wendy Tembedza and Qaasim Ganey 5 Aug 2022

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Minister suspends anti-dumping duties for frozen chicken imports

2 Aug 2022

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'Unacceptable' levels of illicit trade - liquor association

25 Jul 2022

Retailers...listen to your customers but stay within the law

Retailers...listen to your customers but stay within the law

Nomaswazi Nxumalo 18 Jul 2022

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Takealot disagrees with CompCom report findings

15 Jul 2022

Source: Takealot

Market inquiry findings suggest big changes for SA's leading online platforms

14 Jul 2022

Virgin Active merger with Kauai group gets the green light

4 Jul 2022

Source: Meatless Farm

SA's heavy-handed response to plant-based food labels: 'meat-like' terms not allowed

24 Jun 2022

National standards in the works for vaping and vaping products

National standards in the works for vaping and vaping products

19 May 2022

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Rapid development of competition law across Africa

Lerisha Naidu, Angelo Tzarevski, Sphesihle Nxumalo and Zareenah Rasool 11 May 2022

How SA's tobacco sales ban distorted the cigarette market - study

How SA's tobacco sales ban distorted the cigarette market - study

4 May 2022

Nando's gets the stick for firing a man who tasted its carrots

Tania Broughton 25 Apr 2022

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Pricing of essential food items remains key focus for authorities

Lerisha Naidu, Sphesihle Nxumalo and Jarryd Hartley 8 Apr 2022

Pandora, Richemont quit Responsible Jewellery Council over Russian ties

Pandora, Richemont quit Responsible Jewellery Council over Russian ties

1 Apr 2022

SA plastics industry distances itself from plastic bag tax fraudsters

1 Apr 2022

Commission launches inquiry into fresh produce market

Commission launches inquiry into fresh produce market

30 Mar 2022

Competition Commission blocks Corruseal-Neopak acquisition

23 Mar 2022

Why South Africa should introduce mandatory labelling for fast foods

Why South Africa should introduce mandatory labelling for fast foods

Siphiwe Dlamini 22 Mar 2022

PepsiCo SSA awards Integer\Hotspot shopper marketing account

PepsiCo SSA awards Integer\Hotspot shopper marketing account

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The Cannabis Expo returns to Cape Town after 2-year hiatus

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South African Breweries CEO Richard Rivett-Carnac. Source: SAB

Policy certainty will stimulate investment appetite - SAB CEO

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Campaign calls for warning labels on foods high in unhealthy ingredients

Campaign calls for warning labels on foods high in unhealthy ingredients

12 Sep 2022

Trolley assistants at malls pay a "fee" to be allowed to collect tips from shoppers

Tariro Washinyira 8 Sep 2022

Beer association calls for more uniform excise tax regime

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E-commerce sector generating bulk of consumer complaints - Ombud

E-commerce sector generating bulk of consumer complaints - Ombud

25 Aug 2022

Source: ©juananbarros -

CompCom concerned consumers being overcharged on sunflower oil, bread

25 Aug 2022

Plant-based meat products saved from seizure...for now

Plant-based meat products saved from seizure...for now

22 Aug 2022

Carmin Cornelius, Trade Marks Attorney at KISCH IP

Brand globalisation: Why planning from an early stage is vital

Carmin Cornelius 16 Aug 2022

SCA ruling vindicates ARB's powers to make rulings

Lerato Niklaas and Bernadette Versfeld 5 Aug 2022

How SA consumers are enforcing their rights against online retailers

How SA consumers are enforcing their rights against online retailers

Wendy Tembedza and Qaasim Ganey 5 Aug 2022

Source: © HLPhoto -

Minister suspends anti-dumping duties for frozen chicken imports

2 Aug 2022

Source: ©Dmitry Ersler -

'Unacceptable' levels of illicit trade - liquor association

25 Jul 2022

Retailers...listen to your customers but stay within the law

Retailers...listen to your customers but stay within the law

Nomaswazi Nxumalo 18 Jul 2022

Source: ©Dolgachov -

Takealot disagrees with CompCom report findings

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Source: Takealot

Market inquiry findings suggest big changes for SA's leading online platforms

14 Jul 2022

Virgin Active merger with Kauai group gets the green light

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Source: Meatless Farm

SA's heavy-handed response to plant-based food labels: 'meat-like' terms not allowed

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National standards in the works for vaping and vaping products

National standards in the works for vaping and vaping products

19 May 2022

Image source: Kei Scampa from

Rapid development of competition law across Africa

Lerisha Naidu, Angelo Tzarevski, Sphesihle Nxumalo and Zareenah Rasool 11 May 2022

How SA's tobacco sales ban distorted the cigarette market - study

How SA's tobacco sales ban distorted the cigarette market - study

4 May 2022

Nando's gets the stick for firing a man who tasted its carrots

Tania Broughton 25 Apr 2022

Image source: Kampus Production from

Pricing of essential food items remains key focus for authorities

Lerisha Naidu, Sphesihle Nxumalo and Jarryd Hartley 8 Apr 2022

Pandora, Richemont quit Responsible Jewellery Council over Russian ties

Pandora, Richemont quit Responsible Jewellery Council over Russian ties

1 Apr 2022

SA plastics industry distances itself from plastic bag tax fraudsters

1 Apr 2022

Commission launches inquiry into fresh produce market

Commission launches inquiry into fresh produce market

30 Mar 2022

Competition Commission blocks Corruseal-Neopak acquisition

23 Mar 2022

Why South Africa should introduce mandatory labelling for fast foods

Why South Africa should introduce mandatory labelling for fast foods

Siphiwe Dlamini 22 Mar 2022

PepsiCo SSA awards Integer\Hotspot shopper marketing account

PepsiCo SSA awards Integer\Hotspot shopper marketing account

16 Mar 2022

The Cannabis Expo returns to Cape Town after 2-year hiatus

The Cannabis Expo returns to Cape Town after 2-year hiatus

11 Mar 2022

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#BudgetSpeech2022: Excise duties hiked, new vape tax proposed

#BudgetSpeech2022: Excise duties hiked, new vape tax proposed

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Lauren Hartzenberg 23 Feb 2022

#BudgetSpeech2022: Government must create conditions for SMMEs to grow into larger enterprises

Simone Cooper 22 Feb 2022

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Warning to looted businesses: an insurer's liability is never absolute

Mtho Maphumulo 21 Feb 2022

Excessive sin tax hikes will hinder economic growth - alcohol industry

Excessive sin tax hikes will hinder economic growth - alcohol industry

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Pamela Nkuna, Salba chairperson. Source: Supplied.

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Lauren Hartzenberg 2 Feb 2022

The price tag of proposed excise tax on vape solutions

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Steinhoff CEO Louis du Preez. Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

Court approves Steinhoff's R25bn global settlement proposal

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