A wave of lawsuits is targeting South African food giant Tiger Brands following a recent food safety scandal. The controversy arises due to the finding of harmful contaminants in some of its popular product lines, leading to consumer outrage. Consumers that bought affected products are now forming a coalition in a multi-million dollar suit against
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
Tackling South African Class Actions: Legal Complexity
South African class actions offer a unique legal landscape. Litigants in these actions must understand the intricate procedural rules, which can be lengthy. A thorough understanding of the relevant legislation is crucial for securing a successful outcome. Moreover, the intrinsic challenges of establishing fault in class actions can present signific