Recent content by Jodimaru

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    Ellies comes to a halt as staff are locked out of company's systems

    Ellies' downfall is a testament to gross mismanagement and blatant disregard for loyal employees (something SMD Tech will be facing in the future as well). Offering voluntary retrenchment packages while coercing staff to accept them is nothing short of a disgrace. It's clear Ellies prioritized...
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    South Africa cracking down on financial influencers

    The FSCA's recent crackdown on social media influencers is a necessary move to protect South African financial consumers. It’s about time they acknowledged the severe risks posed by "finfluencers" and took action against the pervasive scams. However, it’s infuriating that the FSCA has taken so...
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    SMD Technologies acquires Ellies brand

    The acquisition of the Ellies electrical brand by SMD Technologies raises significant concerns due to SMD's history of customer service issues and negative feedback. Numerous complaints on platforms like Hellopeter highlight recurring problems with product quality and service delivery, including...
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    Takealot says e-commerce sector needs improved protection from international businesses

    From a consumer's perspective, Takealot's claim of Temu and Shein seems self-serving and dismissive of the financial realities faced by many South Africans. While Takealot emphasizes the need for fair competition and local industry protection, it fails to address the critical issue of...
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