South Africa's biggest food producer, Tiger Brands, is facing a potential legal battle after reports of contaminated products surfaced. Consumers allege that Tiger Brands distributed food items that were unfit for consumption, leading to complaints. This controversy has caused widespread concern among South Africans, who rely on Tiger Brands for st
The Competition Appeal Tribunal Affirms MasterCard Interchange Fee Decision
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has reserved its previous decision on MasterCard interchange fees, rejecting an challenge from the card issuer. This means that the initial conclusion that MasterCard's interchange fees are abusive will stand. The CAT dismissed all of MasterCard's assertions, finding them to be lacking. This victory for merchan
CAT Decision on Mastercard Interchange Fees
The Competition Appeal Tribunal this week issued its decision on Mastercard's interchange fees. The tribunal found that Mastercard had anti-competitive practices by imposing excessive interchange fees on merchants. This ruling could have substantial implications for the payments industry, as it might lead to lower costs for businesses and consumers
A Booking.com Lawsuit
Travelers claiming which Booking.com engaged in price discrimination have launched a class action lawsuit against the online travel platform. The lawsuit alleges that Booking.com displays different prices to individuals based on criteria such as their location, violating consumer protection laws. Plaintiffs request financial reimbursement and an