In the multifaceted landscape of legal redress in South Africa, class actions have emerged as a potential avenue for achieving collective justice. These lawsuits, which allow numerous individuals with similar grievances to collaborate, offer a mechanism for addressing systemic violations that may otherwise go unnoticed. By aggregating resources and

The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has confirmed its previous determination on the mastercard interchange fees, rejecting an appeal from MasterCard. This means that the prior judgment that MasterCard's interchange rates are exploitative will stand. The CAT rejected all of MasterCard's assertions, finding them to be unsubstantiated. This success

The Competition Appeal Tribunal last month issued its decision on Mastercard's interchange fees. The tribunal ruled that Mastercard engaged in anti-competitive practices by imposing excessive interchange fees on merchants. This ruling could have significant implications for the payments industry, as it may lead to lower costs for businesses and con

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 careful conside