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Commission publishes terms of reference for inquiry into fresh produce market

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Takealot merchants accused of collusion, PPE price fixing referred for prosecution

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Spar seeking legal opinion on loan allegations

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New proposed tobacco bill threatens jail time if kids are sold cigarettes

16 Nov 2022

PMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

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PMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

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Liquor Amendment Bill might be further toughened up

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'Tobacco industry exaggerations of illicit trade should not deter tobacco tax increases'

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Campaign calls for warning labels on foods high in unhealthy ingredients

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Beer association calls for more uniform excise tax regime

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CompCom concerned consumers being overcharged on sunflower oil, bread

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LegalGovt to tighten legislations on procuring locally produced products

10 Mar 2023

Navisha Bechan-Sewkuran. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & MediaStrength and grit: Navisha Bechan-Sewkuran celebrates 10 years at Mondelez International

Karabo Ledwaba 10 Mar 2023

Image source: rawpixel –

LegalCorruseal-Neopak merger denied: When proposed remedies aren't enough

Angelo Tzarevski 3 Mar 2023

#Budget2023: Alcohol industry welcomes inflationary hike on excise duties

Retail#Budget2023: Alcohol industry welcomes inflationary hike on excise duties

23 Feb 2023

#Budget2023: Inflation-linked sin tax increases

Retail#Budget2023: Inflation-linked sin tax increases

22 Feb 2023

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RetailSA bottled water association fires back over claims of 'toxic' mineral water

Georgina Crouth 21 Feb 2023

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RetailWith production dwindling, beer industry calls for excise tax regime changes

20 Feb 2023

Image source: Mark Stebnicki from

Legal10 things you should know about the Fresh Produce Market Inquiry

Dominique Arteiro 20 Feb 2023

Image source: © satina –

LegalCommission publishes terms of reference for inquiry into fresh produce market

Clara Hansen and Angelo Tzarevski 16 Feb 2023

Distell workers down tools and picket

RetailDistell workers down tools and picket

Liezl Human 8 Feb 2023

Takealot merchants accused of collusion, PPE price fixing referred for prosecution

RetailTakealot merchants accused of collusion, PPE price fixing referred for prosecution

27 Jan 2023

#BestofBiz 2022: Retail

Retail#BestofBiz 2022: Retail

12 Dec 2022

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

RetailSpar seeking legal opinion on loan allegations

Nqobile Dludla 12 Dec 2022

Consumers warned to be wary of unreliable Reliable Store - Ombud

RetailConsumers warned to be wary of unreliable Reliable Store - Ombud

9 Dec 2022

Image source: Jakub Jirsak –

LegalDemanding 'soul' rights leaves Chicken Licken pecking up the bill

Brett Weinberg 21 Nov 2022

Image source: dolgachov –

LegalNew proposed tobacco bill threatens jail time if kids are sold cigarettes

16 Nov 2022

PMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

RetailPMI event sponsorship "tantamount to tobacco advertising" - civil society orgs

7 Nov 2022

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

RetailIn meat-loving South Africa, climate concerns whet appetite for veggie burgers

Tim Cocks 3 Nov 2022

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RetailLiquor Amendment Bill might be further toughened up

Marecia Damons 18 Oct 2022

Source:

RetailLindt's chocolate bunny trade mark win shows shape matters to consumers

Enrico Bonadio and Alina Trapova 12 Oct 2022

Source:

HealthcareSA's Tobacco Control Bill reaches major milestone on its path to law

3 Oct 2022

Source:

Healthcare'Tobacco industry exaggerations of illicit trade should not deter tobacco tax increases'

27 Sep 2022

Image source: konstantynov –

HR & ManagementEmployment 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

RetailPolicy certainty will stimulate investment appetite - SAB CEO

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 Sep 2022

Campaign calls for warning labels on foods high in unhealthy ingredients

RetailCampaign calls for warning labels on foods high in unhealthy ingredients

12 Sep 2022

Source:

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

Tariro Washinyira 8 Sep 2022

Source:

RetailBeer association calls for more uniform excise tax regime

30 Aug 2022

E-commerce sector generating bulk of consumer complaints - Ombud

RetailE-commerce sector generating bulk of consumer complaints - Ombud

25 Aug 2022

Source: ©juananbarros -

RetailCompCom concerned consumers being overcharged on sunflower oil, bread

25 Aug 2022

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

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

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Marketing & MediaSCA ruling vindicates ARB's powers to make rulings

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How SA consumers are enforcing their rights against online retailers

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Retail'Unacceptable' levels of illicit trade - liquor association

25 Jul 2022

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

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

Nomaswazi Nxumalo 18 Jul 2022

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RetailTakealot disagrees with CompCom report findings

15 Jul 2022

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

14 Jul 2022

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RetailVirgin Active merger with Kauai group gets the green light

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

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