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28 May 2012
                       
 
 
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24 Jan 2012
 
 
A case of chicken that was too spicy
ADAMS & ADAMS
In a recent decision of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) the court decided that a supplier of goods cannot rely on a clause excluding liability for defects in the goods supplied, where the goods...
 
 
22 Aug 2011
 
Is your business ready for the Consumer Protection Act?
ROBYN HEY & ASSOCIATES
The Consumer Protection Act (“the Act”), effective from 1 April 2011, will be for consumers what the Labour Relations Act is for employees.
 
 
06 May 2011
 
CPA imposes strict liability on suppliers
Consumer Protection
Manufacturers, importers, distributors and suppliers should beware as the new Consumer Protection Act (CPA) imposes liability without fault and strict liability, says June Marks Attorneys MD June...
 
 
The exposure of suppliers for product liability claims
Consumer Protection
The new Consumer Protection Act is particularly far reaching, extending to almost all areas of supply of goods and services in South Africa, says law firm Eversheds partner Simone Monty.
 
 
16 Mar 2011
 
The Consumer Protection Act – A New Liability
CLIFFE DEKKER HOFMEYR
Before the advent of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), the common law determined the principles of product liability in South Africa (the liability that arises when a product supplied by a...
 
 
04 Jun 2009
 
Protect consumers, protect yourself and do it now
DENEYS REITZ
By the time the Consumer Protection Act comes into force in October next year, suppliers can be sure that consumers will be aware of their rights, and ready to enforce them. History teaches us that...
 
 
 
                       
 
 
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