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Vuvuzela is in public domain
[Carl van Rooyen] Following press reports on who owns the rights to the vuvuzela, it is not clear whether these parties are claiming rights to the trademark vuvuzela, or the rights to the product itself, so it is instructive to look at the history of the vuvuzela.
Achieving zero-rated VAT property transactions

[Victoria Hodgon] Notwithstanding the requirement that VAT be levied on all transactions, property sold as a going concern is zero-rated if certain conditions are met. 4 Feb 2010 13:19


Pioneer slapped with R195m penalty

The Competition Tribunal on Wednesday, 3 February 2010, imposed a penalty of R195.72 million on Pioneer Foods for its role in a bread cartel. 4 Feb 2010 11:53


Grey areas, but shoppers will have help

The Consumer Protection Act will come into operation from 24 October 2010, 18 months from when it was signed into law by the president. 25 Jan 2010 12:14


Larger jurisdiction for Credit Ombud

[Edward West] The Credit Information Ombud has expanded its jurisdiction to include complaints relating to credit transactions. 25 Jan 2010 11:45


Textile export incentive list out soon

[Charlotte Mathews] A new list of 10 clothing and textile product categories eligible for duty credit certificates would be gazetted shortly, the Department of Trade and Industry's chief director for African multilateral economic relations, Xolelwa Mlumbi-Peter, confirmed late last week. 25 Jan 2010 10:43




New act covers consumers, landlords

[Thuli Zungu] There are landlords who continue to flout the law because they think tenants have no rights. 21 Jan 2010 12:42


South Korea to restrict TV adverts for junk food

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: South Korea on Tuesday announced curbs on television advertising for junk food in a bid to cut obesity and promote healthy eating among children. 20 Jan 2010 10:16


BEE ratings for agencies

The Independent Agency Search and Selection Company (IAS), in collaboration with Vericom, are assisting agencies in their quest to achieve sound accredited BEE ratings. 7 Jan 2010 10:32


Retailers hedge on labour brokers

The retail industry is one of the biggest users of labour brokers, but since the debate about banning them broke out early this year, it has been remarkably quiet. 30 Dec 2009 11:37


DVD and CD pirates watch out

[Edward Tsumele] You are standing on the corner of Bree and Sauer streets in Joburg and, as usual, there is a hive of activity with commuters rushing to catch taxis at the Bree Street taxi rank. 29 Dec 2009 07:58


Thousands motorists fined over Christmas

Thousands of motorists have been fined and/or arrested over the past Christmas weekend (24 - 27 December), as part of the Festive Season Arrive Alive Road Safety Campaign. 28 Dec 2009 08:16


Fireworks worth R500 000 confiscated in Tshwane

Four tons of fireworks worth R500 000 have been confiscated from a wholesale store in Atteridgeville on Wednesday, the Tshwane community safety department said. 28 Dec 2009 08:07


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