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ARTICLES RELATING TO: CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

Economy

E-tag conditions illegal - report

Feb 06 2012 10:38

Terms and conditions signed by motorists who registered for e-tags for use on Gauteng's toll roads do not comply with consumer protection rules, reports the Star.

Economy

CPA 'plain language' poser

Nov 15 2011 11:26

Lawyers are struggling to find consensus on how to comply with the Consumer Protection Act's stipulation that "plain and understandable" language be used.

Economy

Food producers urged to comply with CPA

Jul 12 2011 10:36

The new Consumer Protection Act sets more stringent standards which food producers have to adhere to, says an industry player.

Economy

New law may curb cell number recycling

Jun 30 2011 16:26

Cellphone providers may run out of numbers as the new Consumer Protection Act dictates a longer waiting period before inactive numbers are reused, says an industry body.

Economy

Don't abuse new law, consumers warned

May 31 2011 13:17

The Consumer Goods Council of SA says shoppers who advance their own interests at the expense of retailers will be monitored.

Economy

Sapoa wary of 'severe' Consumer Act

May 11 2011 11:33

The Consumer Protection Act may have "severe implications" for landlords, developers and business owners, warns the SA Property Owners' Association.

Simon Dingle

Redressing cellular and the CPA

May 03 2011 10:18

Simon Dingle on the finalised CPA and how it relates to cellular subscribers.

Trends

South Africa’s new Consumer Protection Act (CPA) isn’t the only reason the issue of indemnity needs to be dusted off and updated. Signing an indemnity form doesn’t necessarily mean you sign away all your rights to sue if something goes wrong any more.

Economy

Landlords ignore CPA at their peril

Apr 20 2011 11:51

The impact of the Consumer Protection Act and its effect on landlords and leases of immovable property requires close scrutiny, says a director at Werksmans Attorneys.

Economy

Property sector unsure of new act

Apr 04 2011 17:12

It is unclear whether the Consumer Protection Act applies to the real estate industry, says an agency head.

Property

New law favours property cancellations

Mar 07 2011 16:03

Consumers who buy property through direct marketing channels will be able to cancel deals even after registration under the new Consumer Protection Act.

Property

New law to hit property market

Jan 30 2011 22:10

The new Consumer Protection Act will give the property industry a headache.

Entrepreneurs

Boxing clever around marketing in 2011

Jan 11 2011 11:39

Wise up on how to approach marketing more responsibly when the new Consumer Protection Act comes into effect in 2011.

Entrepreneurs

Consumer act to protect small businesses

Oct 25 2010 10:19

Any business making a turnover of more than R3m will not be protected by the Consumer Protection Act, says the trade and industry department.

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May 28 2012 09:33

Investors may not have a clue what they’re paying their money managers or they type of service they’re getting, or, whether they can actually negotiate lower fees. (Reuters)

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