May 22, 2019 | Regulatory
When purchasing a product, consumers have fundamental rights that are protected by the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008. What is a defect? A ‘defect’ is a material imperfection in a product that causes the product to be less acceptable, or not useful at all, for the...
May 23, 2017 | Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Regulatory
A recent trend amongst South African restaurants, in particular at fine-dining establishments and stylish boutique eateries, is to request a non-refundable deposit upon making reservations. The question is, however, whether restaurants are entitled to such a deposit?...