Tiger Brands Faces Class Action Over Food Contamination Scandal

A surge of legal action is targeting South African food giant Tiger Brands following a recent outbreak. The controversy stems from the finding of harmful toxins in some of its popular product lines, leading to public outcry. Consumers that bought affected products are now banding together in a multi-million dollar suit against the company, seeking

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Can Class Actions in South Africa Achieve Social Justice?

In the landscape of South Africa's legal/judicial/regulatory system, class actions have emerged as a potential/promising/viable tool for addressing/tackling/resolving issues of social justice. These collective/joint/group lawsuits allow individuals/citizens/people with shared grievances to unite/come together/pool resources and seek redress against

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Addressing South African Class Actions: Legal Complexity

South African class actions pose a complex legal landscape. Litigants in these actions need to grasp the intricate procedural requirements, which can be complex. A thorough understanding of the relevant statutes is essential for obtaining a successful outcome. Furthermore, the built-in complexity of proving liability in class actions may create sig

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