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Paymenow joins forces with Shoprite

May 24, 2021 Home-grown start up Paymenow is now offering its 50,000+ users the ability to buy food from Shoprite directly in the Paymenow app. The company has expanded its offerings, just more than a year since it launched as a customised solution to offer South Africans responsible early access to a percentage of already earned wages. Employees, who have signed up on the Paymenow app, have the ability to fund a Shoprite Money Market Account, which acts as a virtual wallet so that they can redeem their funds at any Shoprite, uSave or Checkers store as well as send grocery vouchers to family or friends anywhere across South Africa – at the touch of a button.

[LISTEN] Seven Major Retailers Under Investigation for Ginger & Garlic Price Gouging

[LISTEN] Seven Major Retailers Under Investigation for Ginger & Garlic Price Gouging Feb 08, 2021 Seven of the country’s major garlic and ginger suppliers are being investigated by the National Consumer Commission (NCC) on allegations of price gouging. The NCC has opened investigations into the following companies including Food Lovers Market, the Spar Group, Pick n Pay, the Shoprite Group, Boxer Superstores, Cambridge Foods and Woolworths. Price gouging involves the practice by a retailer where specific goods are priced exorbitantly to take advantage during an exceptional situation like a disaster or pandemic. Speaking to Radio Islam on Monday, the NCC’s Prosecutions Director Joseph Selolo says they received a number of complaints about the price gouging of garlic and ginger, which is believed to assist in the treatment of some symptoms of COVID-19.

Commission probes ginger, garlic prices!

Commission probes ginger, garlic prices! Kgomotso Medupe Acting consumer commissioner Thezi Mabuza said suppliers will be investigated. . AFTER a public outcry over the dramatic increase in the prices of ginger and garlic, the National Consumer Commission has announced it will investigate the matter. Acting consumer commissioner Thezi Mabuza said seven major suppliers of the two goods would be investigated following complaints in the media and on social media. She said the law defined price gouging as an unfair or unreasonable price increase that did not correspond with an increase in the cost of producing a good or service. “Consumer and customer protection and national disaster management regulations and directions contain a list of 22 essential products which a supplier must not charge unfair or unreasonable prices for,” said Mabuza.

Fresh ginger too pricey? Here are 4 alternatives

Fresh ginger too pricey? Here are 4 alternatives By Viwe Ndongeni-Ntlebi Share Ginger is one of the most widely used spices in the world. It is used for both sweet and savoury recipes, and sold in many different forms. The flavour of ginger pairs well with fruit, vegetable and meat. Besides tasting good, ginger also builds immunity. Ginger s therapeutic properties help stimulate blood circulation, cleanse the bowels and kidneys, remove toxins from the body and nourish the skin. But, in South Africa the price of fresh ginger has rocketed and we may need a substitute. There has been an increase in demand for ginger and garlic as many people are using these to boost their immune systems to fight Covid-19.

Stores hiking garlic and ginger prices could face fines of up to R1m

Stores hiking garlic and ginger prices could face fines of up to R1m By Jolene Marriah-Maharaj Share Durban - The National Consumer Commission’s warning comes amid investigations in to seven leading retail stores in the country, accused of price gouging on ginger and garlic. The investigation follows an outcry by consumers in the media including social media platforms, the NCC said in a statement. There has been an increase in demand for ginger and garlic as many people are using these to boost their immune systems to fight Covid-19. Some of the countries top retail stores - Food Lovers Market; the Spar Group; Pick n Pay; the Shoprite Group; Boxer Superstores; Cambridge Foods and Woolworths, are being investigated

Popular shops amongst those investigated for hiking garlic and ginger prices

Popular shops amongst those investigated for hiking garlic and ginger prices Updated Sibahle Motha Share this: The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced it is investigating seven major suppliers of garlic and ginger for price gouging. Source: Pixabay These are Pick ‘n Pay, Food Lovers Market, Woolworths, Spar Group, Shoprite Group, Boxer Superstores and Cambridge Foods.   The investigation follows the public outcry by consumers in the media and on social media about alleged excessive pricehikes of both products.  Acting Consumer Commissioner, Thezi Mabuza, says the commission’s investigation is not limited to the seven suppliers.    “We urge consumers throughout the country to monitor the market and where they suspect excessive price increase, they must file complaints with the Commission.”

Consumer Commission probes major retailers for alleged garlic and ginger price gouging

Consumer Commission probes major retailers for alleged garlic and ginger price gouging The National Consumer Commission (NCC) is investigating seven retailers on allegations of price gouging. Stock photo. Image: 123RF/Aleksandra Novikova The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has started investigations into Food Lovers Market, the Spar group, Pick n Pay, the Shoprite group, Boxer Superstores, Cambridge Foods and Woolworths for alleged price gouging. Other stores could also be added to the investigation later. The investigations were prompted by an outcry from consumers over the allegedly excessive prices of ginger and garlic. “The law defines price gouging as an unfair or unreasonable price increase that does not correspond to, or is not equivalent to, the increase in the cost of providing that good or service,” said commission spokesperson Phetho Ntaba.