South Africa "celebrates" Consumer Rights Day while abandoning consumer freedom
In this episode, we discuss the growing tension between consumer protection and consumer freedom in South Africa as World Consumer Rights Day approaches on 15 March.
Join Martin van Staden and Zakhele Mthembu as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.
In this episode, we discuss the growing tension between consumer protection and consumer freedom in South Africa as World Consumer Rights Day approaches on 15 March.
While the day is meant to celebrate consumers, increasing government control and regulation are limiting the freedom to choose, trade, and participate in markets.
Are South Africans truly being empowered, or is consumer choice quietly being restricted in the name of protection?