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Court rules: you must repay the bank even if your car is faulty
If a financed car is defective, your recourse is against the dealer – not the bank financing the purchase.
NDCA pushes for fit and proper requirements for debt counsellors
The Association’s proposal will embed COFI’s principles and the TCF outcomes into debt-counselling practice.
SCA: Bank’s settlement agreements circumvented the NCA’s protections
The Supreme Court confirms that any post-default restructuring of NCA-regulated loans must comply strictly with the Act.
SCA clarifies legality of ‘on-the-road fees’ in vehicle finance agreements
The Court says credit providers must ensure full transparency in disclosing the nature, cost, and financing implications of these charges.
Business groups criticise withdrawal of NCA amendments
The Regulations have allowed credit bureaus to obtain consumer information from educational institutions for the past 19 years.
Staying ahead of regulatory change: why ongoing training is non-negotiable
As regulatory enforcement escalates, MBSE’s specialised FICA, POPIA and NCA short courses provide financial professionals with the most practical way to stay compliant, avoid costly penalties, and build lasting client trust.
Draft NCA regulations widen credit-data scope and tighten affordability tests
An affordability assessment will require lenders to recognise revenue from commercial activity funded by credit and the potential realisation of assets.
MFSA: Buy Now, Pay Later operating in a regulatory void, putting millions at risk
BNPL’s credit-like features require the same statutory protections under the National Credit Act, says MicroFinance South Africa.
Buy now, panic later: a legal deep dive into SA’s payment revolution
This analysis examines whether BNPL falls under the National Credit Act or the FAIS regime, spotlights enforcement gaps, and considers how the pending COFI Bill could plug systemic vulnerabilities.
MFSA flags upfront fees as a key indicator of credit fraud
Another warning sign of a scam is a request to complete an application form sent via email, not on the provider’s website or app.
Court clarifies NCA application to suretyships in vehicle finance case
Sureties cannot rely on the National Credit Act if the principal debt falls outside its scope.
Credit provider must engage ‘meaningfully’ with debtor – judgment
The High Court refuses Ford Credit’s request to repossess a vehicle, saying it did not fairly consider the debtor’s proposed repayment arrangement.
Bundled credit insurance ruled unlawful for consumers who can’t claim
Selling credit life insurance with retrenchment and disability cover to pensioners and disabled persons – who cannot meet the claim requirements – breaches the National Credit Act.
SCA clarifies pawnbroker’s rights to proceeds from asset sales
The judgment addresses several aspects of the National Credit Act, including the obligation to register as a credit provider and permissible interest charges.
Broker’s acknowledgment of debt falls outside National Credit Act
The High Court overturns a lower court’s decision in favour of a financial adviser whose commissions were clawed back.
NCR issues guidelines for credit providers on debt counselling process and deductions
The changes, which include stricter compliance rules and clearer protocols for stopping debit orders, are designed to streamline the process and protect consumers.
