buy this article By Annalise KempenPhotos by Selby Bokaba (City of Tshwane) and RawPixels When I buy fresh food, I pay specific attention to the expiry date of the food products to ensure that they will last a few days/weeks in my fridge. When I buy non-perishable food such as tinned, bottled or dried foods, …
buy this article By Kotie Geldenhuys Photos provided by the SAPS As South Africa rallied behind the Springboks during the Rugby World Cup in 2023, opportunistic criminals seized the opportunity to exploit the rugby fever. Counterfeit apparel for rugby supporters surfaced on street corners and was promoted through social media. Many South Africans perceive these …
The fight against fake goods: The National Counterfeit Unit Read More »
buy this article By Kotie Geldenhuys Photos by Kotie Geldenhuys and courtesy of the SAPS The global issue of the manufacturing and distribution of counterfeit goods is a multi-billion dollar challenge with significant economic and health implications for governments, businesses and consumers. Counterfeiting pervades various aspects of our lives, impacting the food we consume, the …
Counterfeit and illicit goods: “Bargains” that come at a high price Read More »
buy this article By Kotie GeldenhuysImages courtesy of Unsplash In the contemporary era of digital advancements, safeguarding a brand has assumed heightened significance, primarily driven by the escalating phenomenon termed brandjacking, alternatively recognised as brand hijacking, brand abuse, brand theft or brand impersonation. Regardless of the terminology used, the strategies employed by malicious actors to …
