
Law firm calls for banks to reimburse fraud victims
Trudie Broekmann Attorneys says South Africa should adopt a mandatory reimbursement framework that goes beyond the UK’s protections for payment scams.

Trudie Broekmann Attorneys says South Africa should adopt a mandatory reimbursement framework that goes beyond the UK’s protections for payment scams.

The National Consumer Tribunal rules the dealer breached the Act by leaving serious defects unrepaired – rejecting its disclaimers and partial fixes.

Consumers can now claim directly against banks for faulty vehicles, while a major used-car dealer faces fines and refunds, signaling tougher enforcement of consumer rights.

The High Court upheld the NCT’s ruling against Avura Motors, criticising the dealership for attempting to discredit an assessor’s report it had previously relied on.