Philip Stoop
@ConsumerHints
Philip Stoop (BCom LLB LLM LLD) II University of Johannesburg || Consumer Protection matters in South Africa (mostly). Usual caveats apply.
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Google AI: What will the impact of a 2026 reopening of the #Suez Canal be on #SouthAfrican consumers? It may bring down global freight costs, benefiting importers and #consumers with cheaper goods, though #ports need to fix existing inefficiencies. newstribune.com/news/2025/dec/…
Ironically this app has done more to protect me from spam calls than the regulations that were meant to stop them, have done. But now they get investigated by the regulators.
Truecaller under investigation in South Africa Truecaller remains under investigation in South Africa, a spokesperson for the Information Regulator has told MyBroadband. mybroadband.co.za/news/smartphon…
South Africa is considering imposing a 20% tax on online gambling to curb its rapid growth and address related social harms. dailyinvestor.com/finance/112334…
#Interest rate cut - good news for South African #consumers. Source: Moneyweb share.google/N907D3ry9JMXvg…
SA's debt is currently rated 3 notches below junk by S&P. This is up for review on Friday (probably long after market close). Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley all expect a rating upgrade for SA to 2 notches below junk. This is a positive development.
At the NFO, we are privileged to be in a position to help ordinary South African consumers who find that they have nowhere else to turn. Where the facts of the case merit it, we can help to resolve long-running disputes, thereby restoring peace of mind and financial security to…
Black Friday deals can tempt many consumers into overspending and going into debt. Using credit cards, in particular, can result in long-term hardship due to the high interest rates charged on outstanding balances. Excessive Black Friday swiping can undermine your financial plans…
Seem my chapter “Buy-Now-Pay-Later (#BNPL) Credit in South Africa: Safeguarding Consumers Against the Risks”, published in Annual Banking Law Update (ABLU) 2025 book series linkedin.com/posts/cayle-lu…
Today at the UPICLC 2025 Conference, our CEO, Ms Queen Munyai, takes the stage! She will unpack how Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) can drive fair trade in e-commerce, strengthening collaboration between consumers and suppliers under the Consumer Protection Act. 💡⚖️…
The #FSCA works tirelessly to ensure that financial markets function fairly, effectively, and efficiently, supporting stability and integrity in the sector. Discover the ways they protect you on fsca.co.za. #ConsumerProtection #TCF #KnowYourFSCA
Got a poor-quality product? 😒 The CPA says you’re entitled to goods that work and are free of defects. Return it or demand a fix – don’t settle! 💪 #KnowYourRights #ConsumerProtection
"Nothing but fruit" - misleading adds: iol.co.za/business/2025-… #marketing #consumerprotection #ASA
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Liqui Fruit ordered to drop misleading 'Nothing But Fruit' slogan
This ruling emphasises the importance of honesty in marketing, aiming to ensure that consumers are accurately informed of what they are purchasing.
Statement issued by the National Consumer Commission in August 2025 re Tribunal ruling against Nolly Motors:
100% fruit juices have similar #sugar levels to some #sodas and #energy drinks. But they won’t show a warning label for high sugar when new food labelling regulations are passed. Find out why. #PublicHealth bhekisisa.org/health-news-so…
Since 2016, Chile has used warning signs to help people eat healthier foods. #SA could follow suit if proposed food labelling laws are passed. Read more. bhekisisa.org/health-news-so…
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The warning labels that could be coming for your crisps - Bhekisisa
Decrypting the nutritional label on your favourite packaged food products might get easier sometime soon. But that doesn’t mean you’re going to like what it’s going to say.
South Africa could exit the FATF grey list by early 2026. Why it matters: grey listing isn’t just a label. It raises cross-border costs, limits product access, weakens the rand and keeps borrowing costs high. Exiting could reverse much of this. biznews.com/wealth-advisor…
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Your investments could soon get a welcome boost – here’s why
By Suzean Haumann* For the past two years, South Africans have been paying the price for being on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. It’s meant s
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