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Rights, Regulations & Legal Updates Stay informed on South Africa’s evolving consumer protection laws, key rulings, and regulatory changes.
Red flags for fake insurers, Telegram scammers, and impersonators in new wave of financial fraud
The FSCA has issued public warnings about fraudulent insurers, fake investment groups on Telegram, and companies impersonating licensed FSPs. Consumers are urged to avoid scams disguised as financial services.
The FSCA has issued urgent warnings against fraudulent financial operators impersonating authorised firms while withdrawing licences from rogue providers.
Liberty adviser debarred after opening policies without consent amid rising FSP debarments
The Financial Services Tribunal has dismissed Mary Binga Makoma Cheu’s bid to challenge her debarment, confirming she opened policies without client consent. Her case reflects the growing trend of rising FSP debarments across South Africa.
Truth or foam? Why the advertising regulator reversed its ruling on Reitzer’s ‘Pure Glycerine Soap’
The Advertising Regulatory Board has reversed its earlier decision against Reitzer Pharmaceuticals’ “pure glycerine soap” claim after new expert evidence confirmed the product’s ingredients meet cosmetic-grade standards.
A morgue on a Sunday afternoon: Why the Road Accident Fund’s shocking ad was deemed fair game
The Advertising Regulatory Board has dismissed a complaint against the RAF for airing a morgue-themed ad during the Comrades Marathon, ruling it was confronting but not harmful to children.
A frightened child’s question about her school “poisoning” learners after hearing HEALA’s sugar ad led to a landmark ruling on responsible advocacy in advertising.
A decade after returning a faulty vehicle, a North West man has emerged victorious in court as the High Court rejected Agenbag Motor Group’s attempt to claim hundreds of thousands in storage fees, citing prescription and the lack of a valid claim.
Cell C’s bold marketing claim that it is “now on SA’s best network” has been ruled misleading by the Advertising Regulatory Board.
MTN’s promise of a “free-to-use” router in its Shesh@ 600 offer has been exposed as misleading. A mandatory R553 fee sparked a consumer complaint and an Advertising Regulatory Board ruling demanding transparency.
A consumer complaint against Lingerie Dolls SA reveals deceptive marketing practices on Instagram. The ARB upholds the claim, exposing misleading “handmade” product claims.