Consumer Challenges of the Socio-Economically Disadvantaged in South Africa and the Role of Consumer Legislation
In South Africa, high poverty and low literacy rates significantly affect the consumer market, especially for vulnerable individuals in disadvantaged communities. These consumers encounter difficulties when dealing with suppliers, including purchasing inferior quality goods, facing higher prices, a...
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Main Authors: | Lindeka Tentu, Karunanidhi Reddy |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Research and Postgraduate Support Directorate
2025-01-01
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Series: | African Journal of Inter-Multidisciplinary Studies |
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Online Access: | https://journals.dut.ac.za/index.php/ajims/article/view/1588 |
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