The National Consumer Commission  welcomed the amendment of Regulation 4 of Section 11 (3) of the Consumer Protection Act No. 68 of 2008 (CPA), as gazetted by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, this week.  For too long, consumers have been exposed to intrusive and unwanted direct marketing communication now industry experts say this gives South Africans stronger protections against unwanted spam calls and marketing messages by placing stricter obligations on organisations that process personal information. For more Jon Gericke spoke to Phetho Ntaba, Spokesperson for the National Consumer Commission 

The National Consumer Commission&nbsp; welcomed the amendment of Regulation 4 of Section 11 (3) of the Consumer Protection Act No. 68 of 2008 (CPA), as gazetted by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, this week.&nbsp; For too long, consumers have been exposed to intrusive and unwanted direct marketing communication now industry experts say this gives South Africans stronger protections against unwanted spam calls and marketing messages by placing stricter obligations on organisations that process personal information. For more Jon Gericke spoke to Phetho Ntaba, Spokesperson for the National Consumer Commission&nbsp;

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National Consumer Commission to open opt-out registry system to marketers and consumers in July

Shock and confusion continue to reel in Emmarentia Johannesburg following the fatal shooting of a 48 year old Pakistan national last Sunday. This follows a road rage incident where the wife of the deceased was also shot and is believed to be still in hospital. The tragic incident which was captured on a dash cam video resulted in the arrest of the shooter - 58 year old man - who has since been released as the National Prosecuting Authority decided not to prosecute him. Investigations into the incident are however still ongoing. Jon Gericke caught up with Dr Stanley Maphosa, Executive Director at GunFree South Africa...

Shock and confusion continue to reel in Emmarentia Johannesburg following the fatal shooting of a 48 year old Pakistan national last Sunday. This follows a road rage incident where the wife of the deceased was also shot and is believed to be still in hospital. The tragic incident which was captured on a dash cam video resulted in the arrest of the shooter - 58 year old man - who has since been released as the National Prosecuting Authority decided not to prosecute him. Investigations into the incident are however still ongoing. Jon Gericke caught up with Dr Stanley Maphosa, Executive Director at GunFree South Africa...

GunFree South Africa Calls For The Silencing Of Guns 

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the South African Human Rights Commission cannot enforce its own directives and must approach the courts to give effect to its findings. This matter stems from a dispute on a farm in Mpumalanga, where occupiers complained they were being denied access to borehole water. Both the High Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal found the Commission's directives are not legally binding - prompting the Commission to appeal. The ruling reinforces the limits of Chapter 9 institutions and maintains the judiciary's role in enforcement. SABC News Political Reporter, Zara Groenewald has the details followed by an extensions Sunday Discussion on this between Jon Gericke and Attorney for Civil and Political Justice at the Centre for Applied Legal Studies at Wits University, Mazi Choshane together Dr Henk Boshoff from the South African Human Rights Commissioner...

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the South African Human Rights Commission cannot enforce its own directives and must approach the courts to give effect to its findings. This matter stems from a dispute on a farm in Mpumalanga, where occupiers complained they were being denied access to borehole water. Both the High Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal found the Commission's directives are not legally binding - prompting the Commission to appeal. The ruling reinforces the limits of Chapter 9 institutions and maintains the judiciary's role in enforcement. SABC News Political Reporter, Zara Groenewald has the details followed by an extensions Sunday Discussion on this between Jon Gericke and Attorney for Civil and Political Justice at the Centre for Applied Legal Studies at Wits University, Mazi Choshane together Dr Henk Boshoff from the South African Human Rights Commissioner...

Constitutional Court Sheds Lights On Powers Of The SAHRC

Tensions within the Tripartite Alliance have escalated, with the South African Communist Party confirming it will contest the 2026 local government elections independently. The African National Congress has pushed back - saying it cannot allow members to belong to parties that compete against it. The developments mark one of the most significant strains in the alliance in recent years. The SACP says its decision follows a breakdown in engagements with the ANC, including failed attempts to agree on how alliance partners should approach the 2026 elections. It has accused the ANC of issuing ultimatums and taking what it calls an "anti-communist" stance. For analysis Jon Gericke spoke to Political Analyst , Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast from the Nelson Mandela University 

Tensions within the Tripartite Alliance have escalated, with the South African Communist Party confirming it will contest the 2026 local government elections independently. The African National Congress has pushed back - saying it cannot allow members to belong to parties that compete against it. The developments mark one of the most significant strains in the alliance in recent years. The SACP says its decision follows a breakdown in engagements with the ANC, including failed attempts to agree on how alliance partners should approach the 2026 elections. It has accused the ANC of issuing ultimatums and taking what it calls an "anti-communist" stance. For analysis Jon Gericke spoke to Political Analyst , Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast from the Nelson Mandela University&nbsp;

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