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by Amanda on May 23rd, 2013
Chapter 7 of Everyone’s Guide to the Consumer Protection Act by Clive Gibson and Geoff Hulllooks at “The Right to Fair and Responsible Marketing” as laid out in Sections 29 to 39 of the Act.
Read the excerpt which addresses issues such as negative option marketing and bait marketing:
To restrain or correct the worst abuses in the area of the marketing of goods or services, the Act introduces or re-enacts a number of provisions to address the following matters.
The Act sets out standards for fair and responsible marketing and provides a general prohibition against marketing that is misleading, fraudulent or deceptive, as described in section 29.
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by Amanda on May 10th, 2013
Bertus Preller, family and divorce law attorney and author of Everyone’s Guide to Divorce and Separation, has written about the number of complaints lodged against the South African Police Force for failing to comply with the Domestic Violence Act.
Preller discusses the findings of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate, which discovered “that there were a lack of understanding of the Act and that record keeping was a concern.”
Police stations in South Africa struggle to deal with domestic violence complaints and some of the main reasons are that police officers do not understand the Domestic Violence Act (the “Act”) and the law and are failing to cope with the paperwork according to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate. This article is not intended to criticise the Police force as a whole, but the data collected and alluded to below surely raises eyebrows.
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by Amanda on May 3rd, 2013
On his blog Divorce Attorney Cape Town, Bertus Preller has shared the foreword to his book Everyone’s Guide to Divorce and Separation, which is being released this month. In the foreword, Judge Denis Davis writes that Preller “has filled a very significant gap with this timely book, in that in plain language, he provides a comprehensive guide to the broader community through the thicket of law that now characterises this legal landscape.”. He further adds that many lawyers, who do not necessarily specialise in divorce, will also find the book handy.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT DIVORCE AND SEPARATION… With one in three marriages now ending in divorce, it is imperative to be informed of the pitfalls, challenges and legal aspects involved in divorce and separation. Other rules and laws may apply to the many couples who prefer to cohabit rather than get married, but they, too, need to be informed of their rights when the relationship breaks down.
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by Amanda on Apr 30th, 2013
What should you know about divorce and separation… With one in three marriages now ending in divorce, it is imperative to be informed of the pitfalls, challenges and legal aspects involved in divorce and separation. Other rules and laws may apply to the many couples who prefer to cohabit rather than get married, but they, too, need to be informed of their rights when the relationship breaks down.
Everyone’s Guide to Divorce and Separation will help with the following crucial aspects: your rights when you get divorced, and the monetary aspects relating to divorce (including the consequences relating to assets and the divisions thereof); maintenance issues; all factors regarding the children, including how to implement a parenting plan, how much child maintenance will likely be required, and how to file for maintenance and child support; the procedures to obtain a protection order when there is domestic violence or abuse; an unmarried father’s rights and how to acquire parental rights; and the law on cohabitation, same-sex marriages, and how to draft a proper cohabitation agreement.
Everyone’s Guide to Divorce and Separation will prove to be an indispensable and comprehensive guide at a time when everyone needs expert guidance the most.
About the author
Bertus Preller is an attorney at Abrahams & Gross in Cape Town, where he specialises in family and divorce law. He has been quoted on family law issues in various newspapers and magazines and also appears frequently on the SABC television show 3 Talk with Noeleen and national radio. His clients include artists, celebrities, sportspeople and high net-worth individuals. His areas of expertise are divorce law, family law, divorce mediation, parenting plans, parental responsibilities and rights, same-sex marriages, unmarried fathers’ rights, domestic violence and abuse, and international divorce law.
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by Amanda on Jan 25th, 2013
Random House Struik has shared an excerpt from Everyone’s Guide to the Consumer Protection Act by Clive Gibson and Geoff Hull.
This extract is from Chapter Seven, which looks at “The Right to Fair and Responsible Marketing”. The chapter breaks down sections 29 to 39 of the Act, which “sets out standards for fair and responsible marketing and provides a general prohibition against marketing that is misleading, fraudulent or deceptive”:
To restrain or correct the worst abuses in the area of the marketing of goods or services, the Act introduces or re-enacts a number of provisions to address the following matters.
The Act sets out standards for fair and responsible marketing and provides a general prohibition against marketing that is misleading, fraudulent or deceptive, as described in section 29.
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by Amanda on Jan 2nd, 2013
Whether you want to buy a television or a car, provide a service, file a consumer complaint or return an item to a seller, you need to know your rights under the new Consumer Protection Act.
The Consumer Protection Act has given every South African rights and obligations that up until now have not been an issue, and ignorance of the law is not a defence. This easily accessible guide explains how, among other things, the Consumer Protection Act aims to: Promote and protect the economic interests of consumers; Improve access to, and the quality of, information that is necessary so that consumers are able to make informed choices; Protect consumers from hazards to their well-being and safety; Develop effective means of redress for consumers; Promote and provide for consumer education.
Everyone’s Guide to the Consumer Protection Act is therefore essential reading for all South Africans – every home should have one.
About the authors
Clive Gibson is an Economic Sciences graduate with 30 years’ experience in the field of management development and training. He is the co-author of several bestselling learners’ and driver’s licence books and is the author of 53 different titles published by various publishers, including some in the UK. He has also co-authored several books for children, learners and management.
Geoff Hull is a Commerce graduate with over 15 years’ experience in the financial departments of major corporations, and he has also lectured at Damelin. He is currently travelling extensively throughout Africa doing consulting work on various projects, and in his spare time writes poetry, some of which will be published in Holland.
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by Amanda on Jun 28th, 2012
The bestselling property book that includes the following essential information: the provisions of the new Companies Act and the new Consumer Protection Act; the most current tax requirements relating to the property market; how to invest in commercial property; how to buy property on auction.
With over 50 000 copies sold, Making Money out of Property in South Africa has become the guide on how to make money out of property. Now author Jason Lee takes account of the most important changes that affect the property market, while providing essential information on how to make money in rising and falling property markets.
The book sets out every step of the property process, including how to find the right deals, how to negotiate and finance a property, and whether to hold onto or sell a property for financial gain. It focuses on some of the professionals’ best-kept secrets, such as how to best utilise agreements of sale, property investment structures, financing options and key economic factors influencing the property cycle.
As thousands of readers can attest, this accessible guide is a must-read for any first-time property purchaser or investor, and even for experienced investors looking to polish their skills.
About the author
Jason Lee has a BA LLB degree from the University of Cape Town and is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa. He is the co-founder and a director of TCB Properties, a specialist property investment and development company. He has also in recent years acted as legal and corporate advisor to large South African property groups doing business in South Africa and abroad. Since the publication of his bestselling books Making Money out of Property in South Africa and Fast Forward your Retirement through Property, Lee has featured in a number of magazine and newspaper articles and has appeared on radio and TV. He is also a regular guest speaker at property-related functions.
You can visit his property advisory website and blog at www.jasonlee.co.za
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by Amanda on Jun 5th, 2012
The law affects us all, and even your most basic day-to-day choices and actions have legal implications. Yet few people have much knowledge of the law or understand complicated legal terminology – and lawyers’ fees are beyond many people’s reach.
Everyone’s Guide to South African Law book will provide you with the necessary information on a wide range of legal issues that may impact on your daily life – at work, in the home, on the road, in the marketplace, and in the courtroom.
Written by experts specifically for the layperson, the book’s everyday language is free of obscure legal jargon. It is easily understandable, informative and essential for each and every household in South Africa.
This new edition includes new or expanded information on parental rights and responsibilities; custody issues and adoption; running a business; companies and close corporations; debt review; traffic offences and accidents; the Consumer Protection Act and the National Credit Act.
“Everyone’s Guide to South African Law is the book for you…translating usually unintelligible legal jargon into a format that everyone can understand. Everything you need to know in one book.” – Citizen
About the editors
Adriaan Anderson (BIuris, LLB, LLM) is an admitted attorney, notary and conveyancer. He is currently a senior lecturer in law at the University of Limpopo, and is also an instructor with the Polokwane School for Legal Practice.
Rolien Roos (BCom (Law), LLB, LLM) is an admitted advocate, who is currently a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Law at North-West University.
Anelia Dodd (BProc, LLM) is an admitted attorney and conveyancer. She is currently a senior lecturer in law at the University of Limpopo and was previously the director of the Polokwane School for Legal Practice.
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