A surge of legal action is being filed against South African food giant Tiger Brands following a recent contamination incident. The controversy stems from the identification of harmful contaminants in some of its popular product lines, leading to widespread concern. Consumers who purchased affected products are now banding together in a legal batt
Class Actions in South Africa: An Instrument for Social Change?
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
Navigating South African Class Actions: Legal Complexity
South African class actions present a complex legal landscape. Litigants in these actions have to understand the intricate procedural requirements, which can be daunting. A thorough understanding of the relevant laws is indispensable for securing a successful result. Additionally, the inherent obstacles of establishing liability in class actions ma