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The media industry in South Africa does have a system of self regulation, however, it is also subject to various regulatory systems in the public sphere.
The spread of COVID-19 has negatively influenced the output of work at a global level. It has affected nearly every sector and has ultimately halted cross border trade.
The month of March has seen a rush of new trademarks being applied for at the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (“CIPC”).
There is general consensus that, if conducted lawfully and in compliance with privacy and related laws, combating Covid-19 with mobile track and trace technology may be justified.
Fake news has caused mass panic in these times of global crisis. It not only makes people believe false things, but also makes them less likely to accept or consume accurate information.
On 10 March, the Competition Commission announced that Vodacom has agreed to reduce their data prices by at least 30% from 1 April 2020.
In October last year, President Cyril Ramphoasa signed the Films and Publications Amendment Bill (“the Bill”) into law.
On Monday, 6 January 2020, this was posted on Facebook:
Promotional competitions and prize draws are one of the ways in which businesses increase sales of goods and services, while creating brand awareness among consumers.
The media industry in South Africa does have a system of self regulation, however, it is also subject to various regulatory systems in the public sphere.
The spread of COVID-19 has negatively influenced the output of work at a global level. It has affected nearly every sector and has ultimately halted cross border trade.
The month of March has seen a rush of new trademarks being applied for at the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (“CIPC”).
There is general consensus that, if conducted lawfully and in compliance with privacy and related laws, combating Covid-19 with mobile track and trace technology may be justified.
Fake news has caused mass panic in these times of global crisis. It not only makes people believe false things, but also makes them less likely to accept or consume accurate information.
On 10 March, the Competition Commission announced that Vodacom has agreed to reduce their data prices by at least 30% from 1 April 2020.
In October last year, President Cyril Ramphoasa signed the Films and Publications Amendment Bill (“the Bill”) into law.
On Monday, 6 January 2020, this was posted on Facebook:
Promotional competitions and prize draws are one of the ways in which businesses increase sales of goods and services, while creating brand awareness among consumers.
Commercial Law
Yashoda Rajoo

Broadcasting in South Africa

The media industry in South Africa does have a system of self regulation, however, it is also subject to various regulatory systems in the public sphere.

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Administrative and Procurement Law
Yashoda Rajoo

Fake News in the time of Covid – 19

Fake news has caused mass panic in these times of global crisis. It not only makes people believe false things, but also makes them less likely to accept or consume accurate information.

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Commercial Law
Lucinda Botes

And the winner is…

Promotional competitions and prize draws are one of the ways in which businesses increase sales of goods and services, while creating brand awareness among consumers.

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