by Ahmed Areff – News24

Pick n Pay has been found liable by the Western Cape High Court for damages claimed by Maria Williams, wife of the late Springbok winger Chester Williams, who was injured after slipping and falling at one of its supermarkets.

Over 2,000 shopping malls and retail centres in South Africa are in for a major shake-up as retail group Spar joins Pick n Pay and Shoprite in bringing an end to long-term exclusive lease agreements.

The Film and Publications Board (FPB) has published three new documents that serve as industry codes and guidelines on how to handle “harmful content” on various online platforms and peer-to-peer networks in South Africa.

The Department of Trade and Industry and Competition has gazetted its intention to submit the Companies First and Second Amendment Bills to parliament in August 2023.

Local chicken farmers celebrate the banishing of mixing portions of chicken in the same bag from different countries.

Trade and Industry minister Ebrahim Patel has published the draft Companies Amendment Bill for public comment, promising a significant shake-up for businesses in South Africa.

The Electoral Commission has written to Home Affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi requesting that he facilitates a request to the president asking for election day, Monday, 1 November, to be declared a public holiday.

Alcohol industry groups have welcomed South Africa’s move to an adjusted level 2 lockdown but have raised concerns about the damage another ban could do to the sector.

The South African liquor industry has warned the government of the potential negative impact on economic recovery and jobs if another ban on the sale of alcohol is imposed.