CPA Strict Liability

The new Consumer Protection Bill, which has now been enacted, will have far reaching consequences for South African business in that Section 68 imposes Strict Liability on producers, distributors or suppliers to supply or manufacture goods free of defect. The Bill establishes fundamental consumer rights to “fair value, good quality and safety” which in effect precludes the producer,…

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Small Things Become Big Things

In a world where technology is constantly improving, the amount of electronics being produced and sold nowadays is astronomical. Most of us have moved away from just using our phones to make calls – these very powerful devices can, at the touch of the button, connect you to the “internet of things” – for most…

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