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Promotional competitions (Consumer alert)

23/03/2022 by DEDEAT
Promotional competitions (Consumer alert)

The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA) is a safety net for consumers; it protects consumers from misleading, unfair or fraudulent conduct and seeks to promote a fair, accessible

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Direct marketing (Consumer alert)

15/03/2022 by DEDEAT
Direct marketing (Consumer alert)

Scenario: On 23 February 2021 Mr Abe received a call from Q Connect promoting fibre internet packages for a reasonably low price, and signed up on the very same day.

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Bait marketing (Consumer alert)

10/01/2022 by DEDEAT
Bait marketing (Consumer alert)

Complaint: I saw an advertisement that potatoes are on sale for R10 less than their usual price, but when I went to the store to purchase the goods that same morning,

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Online shopping (Consumer alert)

08/12/2021 by DEDEAT
Online shopping (Consumer alert)

Online shopping is convenient, in that you can shop around, find the best prices, and have your packages delivered right to your doorstep without ever having to leave the comfort of

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Black Friday: How to stay out of trouble (Consumer alert)

07/11/2021 by DEDEAT

On Friday, November 26, South African consumers will start queuing at the break of dawn and online shoppers will be glued to their computer screens as the annual shopping craze

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Your right after a repair has been carried out (Consumer alert)

09/09/2021 by DEDEAT
Your right after a repair has been carried out (Consumer alert)

Complaint: I bought a lawnmower from a second-hand shop on 14 July 2020. Within a month; I started having problems with the mower, I took it back to the supplier who examined

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Victory for consumer protection and consumer goods and services

29/03/2021 by DEDEAT

The Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO) has welcomed the ruling by the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, in the matter between the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud

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24 Jul 2023

DEDEAT COLLABORATES WITH CHDM, VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS FOR CAREER EXHIBITION: To empower & guide the youth in Chris Hani District Municipality (CHDM) towards making informed career choices, the DEDEAT spearheaded a 2-day exhibition on 21-22 July 2023.

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24 Jul 2023

ECDC GOES DIGITAL: ECDC goes digital means MSMEs looking for the ECDC services can now go online via https://buff.ly/3B8fI4s and access the MSME Virtual Platform and apply for the financial services; loans & incentives & Business Development Support #DEDEATGroup

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21 Jul 2023

CHRIS HANI MUNICIPALITY MSME SUMMIT, 25-26 JULY 2023, KOMANI: DEDEAT, CHD & OTHER STAKEHOLDERS WILL HOLD THE SUMMIT - It aims to raise awareness, consolidate support & foster collaboration between the private sector to build an integrated MSME ecosystem to develop the sector.

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