Protecting South Africa’s Toy & Gaming Industry

How We Take Action

Industry Collaboration

We unite Brandholders, Distributors, Retailers, and Law Enforcement Agencies to tackle counterfeiting together.

Consumer Awareness

We educate the public on how to identify authentic goods and legitimate retailers as well as on the dangers of counterfeit products and how to avoid them.

Enforcement Support

We assist Law Enforcement in arranging and conducting Anti-Counterfeiting operations, the identification and analysis of counterfeit goods as well as in the prosecution of counterfeiters.

Report counterfeit toys and games!

Protecting Play. Empowering Industry.

Trusted by Industry Leaders in the Fight Against Counterfeits.

SATAGA is a Registered Non-Profit Organization and Public Benefit Organisation that is dedicated to eliminating counterfeit toys and games in South Africa. We work with brandholders, distributors, retailers, and Law Enforcement Officials to ensure only safe, authentic products reach consumers.

Get Involved

  • Brandholders & Distributors: Help us track and report counterfeit activity.
  • Retailers: Learn how to identify and refuse counterfeit stock.
  • Consumers: Make informed purchases and report suspicious products.

Join South Africa’s First Toys and Games Association in taking a stand against counterfeit toys and games.

Why Counterfeits Are a Threat

🚫Unsafe for Children

Fake toys don’t meet safety standards and may contain harmful materials.

💸 Hurts the Economy

Counterfeiting costs legitimate businesses millions in lost revenue.

⚖️ Criminal Networks

Many counterfeit operations fund organized crime.

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Watch this space for more information

Farrel Frank, Managing Director of SATAGA, recently joined SAfm to discuss the growing presence of counterfeit products — including trading cards, board games and low-quality toys. Listen to the interview below.

News & Updates

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Tis the season to beware of counterfeits

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