The peanut butter toxin hazard is far from over as the consumer commission announces that nine local suppliers have recalled their products
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Complaints ranging from gripes about online shopping and cell phones to gym contracts have risen 3% in the past quarter compared with the same time last year
More than 300 complaints have been lodged against unscrupulous suppliers and business owners, who are now under the microscope for violating the Disaster Management Act
Writing off debts of the poor, as laid out in a Bill before Parliament, may take up to seven years
‘The persecution of the weak and the vulnerable finds new iterations all the time’
The amendments don’t address high cost of data, which many consumers hoped for
The company is one of the largest food manufacturers in the country, and the 7% fall equates to a R5.6-billion drop in its value
The National Consumer Commission says it will take up complaints about e-tolling but has encouraged consumers to not make it their first option.
The public protector has found that Lionel October abused his authority by interfering in the National Consumer Commission’s HR management.
The SA National Roads Agency is hoping to "allay fears" by issuing revised terms and conditions for motorists who register for Gauteng e-tolling.
The Democratic Alliance has accused the South African National Road Agency Limited of trying to duck legal action over the e-tolling system.
The Auction Alliance case of ghost bidders and collusion has confirmed the consumer commission’s powers and capabilities.
The Direct Marketing Association’s bid to manage the "opt-out list" database has been criticised for conflict issues.
MultiChoice seeks to delay the tribunal hearing about unbundling channel bouquets, writes <b>Lloyd Gedye</b>
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/ 18 February 2012
Auction company Auction Alliance has allegedly been colluding with banks, liquidators and attorneys in a money-making racket.
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/ 18 November 2011
It is a pity that the National Consumer Commission’s lines went down and its emails started bouncing. We need it to be fully functional.
The National Consumer Commission has highlighted the importance for businesses to ensure they have effective records management systems in place.