Court upholds R200 000 fine on dealership for ignoring compliance notice
The judgment makes it clear that remedies under the CPA – refund or replacement – are enforceable and cannot be frustrated by delay or technical objections.
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Used car dealer loses appeal over sale of defective vehicle
The High Court upholds a National Consumer Tribunal ruling that the dealer must refund the purchase price and pay a fine for breaching the Consumer Protection Act.
Consumers can cancel a ‘voetstoots’ vehicle sale
A National Consumer Tribunal ruling confirms that selling a car ‘as is’ doesn’t nullify a buyer’s right to a refund or repair under the CPA.
Suspect online car dealers feature in NCC’s list of vanishing suppliers
The National Consumer Commission has named an additional 20 businesses that took payments but disappeared without delivering.
‘Droom Troue’: Tribunal orders R500 000 in penalties and refunds
The National Consumer Tribunal rules the Droom Troue competition was a sham, ordering refunds and fines after couples were misled into paying for a prize that never existed.
Consumer Commission clamps down on dodgy car repairs
The Tribunal orders Cape Town Motor Repairs to refund a customer and pay a R100 000 fine after failing to complete vehicle repairs within the agreed timeframe.
Consumer Tribunal orders suppliers to refund R697 000 for botched deals
The suppliers, which abandoned a home renovation and denied a refund for a defective vehicle respectively, were also fined a total of R250 000.
The effective use of disclaimer notices and clauses to exclude liability
Recent cases reaffirm that disclaimer notices must be prominently displayed and clearly worded to be enforceable, ensuring that consumers are adequately informed of their rights and risks.
NCC warns shoppers of fraudulent suppliers this festive season
From 1 December, the NCC’s contact centre hotline will be zero-rated for three months to help consumers report fake or expired foodstuffs.
CPA amendments: will financial services face stricter direct marketing rules?
Experts weigh in the impact on financial services of a proposed opt-out registry to protect consumers from unwanted marketing.
No more spam calls? Proposed amendment introduces opt-out registry
A proposed amendment to the Consumer Protection Act aims to establish an opt-out registry, allowing consumers to block unsolicited marketing messages.
NCT tells two suppliers to pay up after shoddy repairs and service violations
The Consumer Protection Act requires suppliers to perform services in a manner that meets the reasonable expectations of consumers.
Sanlam wins appeal as High Court enforces policy’s contractual terms
The High Court overturns a Regional Court’s decision that allowed a policyholder to cancel her five-year endowment policy early.
Total of R5.3m frozen as court issues second order in ‘pyramid scheme’ case
The National Consumer Commission claims the scheme misled participants with false promises of grocery rewards and high returns.
Court freezes R1.5m linked to alleged pyramid scheme targeting vulnerable consumers
Promising groceries in exchange for a once-off payment, WAPH is under fire for violating the Consumer Protection Act with deceptive promises and recruitment incentives.
National Consumer Tribunal fines more second-hand car dealers for violating consumers’ rights
The Consumer Protection Act prescribes that consumers receive goods that are fit for their intended purpose, of good quality, and durable for a reasonable time.
Tribunal cracks down on second-hand car dealers – fines and refunds of R1.15m issued
The continued disregard of the Consumer Protection Act by second-hand car dealerships is a concern, the National Consumer Commission states.
