In the multifaceted landscape of legal redress in South Africa, class actions have emerged as a promising avenue for achieving collective justice. These lawsuits, which allow a large number of individuals with similar grievances to join forces, offer a mechanism for addressing systemic violations that may otherwise be ignored. By pooling resources

The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has reserved its previous determination on MasterCard interchange fees, rejecting an appeal from the company. This means that the prior judgment that MasterCard's interchange rates are exploitative will stand. The CAT dismissed all of MasterCard's arguments, finding them to be without merit. This win for consum

The Competition Appeal Tribunal this week published its decision on Mastercard's interchange fees. The tribunal determined that Mastercard had anti-competitive practices by imposing excessive interchange fees on merchants. This judgment could have significant implications for the payments industry, as it could result in lower costs for businesses a

Class actions and collective proceedings present a crucial avenue for redress when individuals face similar harm caused by the conduct of a company. These legal mechanisms enable groups of claimants to pool their resources in seeking compensation or injunctive relief. In the UK, navigating the intricacies of these processes requires thorough awaren