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Protecting creators in the digital era – Copyright amendments

25 February 2026,  Kallen Hoather-MurphyMillisanté de Wee-Petersen

South Africa’s copyright reforms are redefining digital protection and fair pay for creators.

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Peanut butter product recall – A smooth analysis of a crunchy matter

15 March 2024,  Ahmed DhupliMillisanté de Wee-Petersen

Picture the confusion of peanut butter enthusiasts as they strolled into their local grocery store only to discover that their ... beloved peanut butter brand had been pulled from the shelves. What may just be a disgruntled customer at that moment is the evidence of a bigger matter in terms of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (“CPA”). 

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How to protect your ‘big idea’

07 July 2016

I was interested to read about the recent “please call me” case where it was found in favour of the... inventor Mr Makate against Vodacom. It got me wondering as to how I can protect my own ‘big’ idea and what exactly can be protected by law?

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Intellectual Property Rights. Relevant to the small business owner?

20 February 2013

Intellectual property rights are as relevant to the small business as it is for big companies and it is important... that all businesses view the protection of their intellectual property as insurance for their brand in the same way as they would take out insurance in respect of their tangible assets such as buildings, vehicles and equipment.

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