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Every claim on this site traces to a source. 47 sources mirrored here, dated and attributed, so you can verify everything. Last refresh: 2026.07.01.
Statutes & regulations 7 sources
- Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 — s 16 (freedom of expression) Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 Retrieved 2026-04-24
- Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 Act 68 of 2008 Retrieved 2026-04-25
- Consumer Protection Act Regulations GN R293, Government Gazette 34180 (1 April 2011) Retrieved 2026-04-24
- Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 Act 25 of 2002 Retrieved 2026-04-25
- Prescription Act 68 of 1969 Act 68 of 1969 Retrieved 2026-04-25
- Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 Act 4 of 2013 Retrieved 2026-04-25
- Trade Marks Act 194 of 1993 Act 194 of 1993 Retrieved 2026-04-25
Case law 11 sources
- Consumer Goods and Services Ombud NPC and Another v Voltex (Pty) Ltd and Others [2021] ZAGPPHC 309 Retrieved 2026-04-24
- Dibley v Furter 1951 (4) SA 73 (C) Retrieved 2026-04-25
- Fourie v Agenbag Motor Group [2018] ZACONAF 3 (NW12/2017) Retrieved 2026-04-24
- Frank & Hirsch (Pty) Ltd v A Roopanand Brothers (Pty) Ltd 1993 (4) SA 279 (A); [1993] 2 All SA 521 (A); (580/91) [1993] ZASCA 90 Retrieved 2026-04-25
- Glaston House (Pty) Ltd v Inag (Pty) Ltd 1977 (2) SA 846 (A) Retrieved 2026-04-25
- Holmdene Brickworks (Pty) Ltd v Roberts Construction Co Ltd 1977 (3) SA 670 (A); [1977] 4 All SA 94 (A); (173/75) [1977] ZASCA 61 Retrieved 2026-04-25
- Laugh It Off Promotions CC v South African Breweries International (Finance) BV t/a SAB Mark International [2005] ZACC 7; 2006 (1) SA 144 (CC); 2005 (8) BCLR 743 (CC) Retrieved 2026-04-25
- Motus Corporation (Pty) Ltd and Another v Wentzel [2021] ZASCA 40; [2021] 3 All SA 98 (SCA) Retrieved 2026-04-24
- Phame (Pty) Ltd v Paizes 1973 (3) SA 397 (A) Retrieved 2026-04-25
- Television Radio Centre (Pty) Ltd v Sony Kabushiki Kaisha t/a Sony Corporation 1987 (2) SA 994 (A) Retrieved 2026-04-25
- Theodorus Vonk v Willow Crest Motors CC [2019] ZANCT 63 (also cited as [2019] ZANCT 68 — SAFLII duplicate) Retrieved 2026-04-25
CGSO advisory notes 2 sources
Takealot policy snapshots 2 sources
Regulators & courts 7 sources
- Advertising Regulatory Board — contact details arb.org.za Retrieved 2026-04-25
- CGSO — current contact details cgso.org.za Retrieved 2026-04-24
- CGSO complaint process — service standards & timing (snapshot) cgso.org.za/cgso/the-process, retrieved 7 May 2026 Retrieved 2026-05-07
- Information Regulator — current POPIA complaint channels inforegulator.org.za Retrieved 2026-04-24
- National Financial Ombud Scheme — OBSSA amalgamation nfosa.co.za Retrieved 2026-04-25
- NCC — current contact details thencc.org.za Retrieved 2026-04-24
- Small Claims Court — monetary jurisdiction and representation rules Small Claims Courts Act 61 of 1984 + Ministerial Determinations Retrieved 2026-04-24
Commentary (link + short excerpt) 4 sources
- Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr — Motus v Wentzel commentary Retrieved 2026-04-24
- Daily Maverick — CGSO wins membership fee battle (Voltex) Retrieved 2026-04-24
- ENSafrica — Straight shot to the courts for consumers litigating under the CPA? Retrieved 2026-04-24
- Moneyweb — Naspers bags all of Takealot Retrieved 2026-04-24
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