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On 26 June 2026, the Competition Commission published draft Terms of Reference for a proposed market inquiry into South Africa’s franchising sector. The market inquiry is initiated because the Commission believes that features in the industry may impede, distort or re...

The Casablanca Trade Court on 6 July 2026 handed down what appears to be Africa’s first standard essential patent (SEP) ruling, interdicting two Transsion Holdings subsidiari...

The Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill saw additional progress towards the end of June this year. Specifically, the Portfolio Committee on Health adopted a motion of desirability of the bill in an almost unanimous vote at a recent meeting.

This means that the committee acknowledged that the legislation is required in principle and must progre...

With the prolific rise of online gambling, the trade mark and regulatory landscape is also an area of growing interest worldwide, including in South Africa.

In the USA, Kalshi Inc., which describes itself as a “regulated exchange dedicate...

As temperatures drop around the country, rugby is hotting up. South African rugby fans have plenty to look forward to in 2026, including the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour which will take place from 7 August 2026 to 12 September 2026. The tour will see South Africa hosting the All Blacks as...