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Reference
Title: | National Consumer Survey |
Author: | Department of Trade and Industry [Consumer and Corporate Regulation Division] |
Source: | http://www.thedti.gov.za/ccrdlawreview/NationalConsumerSurvey.pdf |
Year: | 2003 |
Details
Subject/Type: | Counterfeiting |
Focus: | Brands (deceptive counterfeits), Brands (non-deceptive counterfeits) |
Country/Territory: | South Africa |
Objective: | To determine consumer awareness and attitudes towards their rights and their experiences with unfair business practices. |
Sample: | 900 adults (16+ years old) |
Methodology: | Face-to-face interviews |
Main Findings
55% of respondents could not name any consumer right. 71% were aware that buying counterfeits is against the law; this awareness was lowest in rural areas and among black respondents. 60% were aware that medication should not be sold/purchased on the streets; this awareness was again lower in rural areas.
[Date Added: Aug 12, 2008 ]