South Africa's biggest food producer, Tiger Brands, is facing a potential lawsuit after reports of contaminated products surfaced. Consumers allege that Tiger Brands offered food items that were hazardous, leading to illness. This situation has caused widespread alarm among South Africans, who rely on Tiger Brands for common groceries. The company … Read More

The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has maintained its previous decision on MasterCard interchange fees, rejecting an request from the card issuer. This means that the prior conclusion that MasterCard's interchange rates are abusive will stand. The CAT rejected all of MasterCard's claims, finding them to be lacking. This win for consumers is a ma… Read More

The Competition Appeal Tribunal last month released its decision on Mastercard's interchange fees. The tribunal determined that Mastercard had anti-competitive practices by imposing excessive interchange fees on merchants. This decision could have major implications for the payments industry, as it might lead to lower costs for businesses and consu… Read More

Travelers claiming that Booking.com involved in unfair pricing practices have submitted a class action lawsuit against the online travel marketplace. The complaint states that Booking.com shows different prices to users based on information including their browsing history, violating consumer protection laws. The claimants request financial reimb… Read More