Media Statement: NCC conducts Market Monitoring Compliance Inspections in Free State and KwaZulu-Natal
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) in collaboration with other authorities conducted market monitoring inspections in the Free State and Kwazulu-Natal. In the Free State, the NCC joined forces with the Free State Consumer Affairs Office, South African Police Service and Environmental Health Practitioners from various municipalities, Mayoral Offices of Vrede (with the Mayor of Vrede […]
Media Statement: National Consumer Tribunal Fines Cell C R500 000
The National Consumer Tribunal (Tribunal) has fined Cell C R500 000 (five-hundred-thousand rand) for contravening sections of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). In this judgment issued on 11 February 2025, the Tribunal ruled that Cell C contravened sections 4(4)(a), 4(5)(b), 48(1)(a)(i)(ii) and c(iii), 54(1)(b), and 51(1)(b)(i)(ii) and (iii) of the CPA.
Media Statement: Car Dealership ordered to refund the consumer R70 000
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) welcomes the National Consumer Tribunal’s (Tribunal) decision against a car dealership that contravened the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). The Tribunal declared the conduct of Alan Hyde trading as Plett Motor Services, based in Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape, prohibited. In this matter, the consumer filed a complaint to the […]
NCC/06/2024/2025 – PROVISION OF INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) FINANCIAL YEARS, SUBJECT TO AN ANNUAL REVIEW.
BID NUMBER DESCRIPTION COMPULSORY BRIEFING SESSION CONTACT DETAILS CLOSING DATE AND TIME NCC/06/2024/2025 PROVISION OF INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) FINANCIAL YEARS, SUBJECT TO AN ANNUAL REVIEW. Venue: Microsoft Teams Date and time: 14 Feb 2025 @11:00 Briefing session details: Meeting ID: 391 971 407 428 Passcode: […]
NCC/05/2024/2025 – PROVISION OF EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FORTHE PERIOD OF THREE (3) FINANCIAL YEARS, SUBJECT TO AN ANNUAL REVIEW
BID NUMBER DESCRIPTION COMPULSORY BRIEFING SESSION CONTACT DETAILS CLOSING DATE AND TIME NCC/05/2024/2025 PROVISION OF EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF THREE (3) FINANCIAL YEARS, SUBJECT TO AN ANNUAL REVIEW Venue: Microsoft Teams Date and time: 14 Feb 2025 @14:00 Briefing session details: Meeting ID: 318 440 556 807 […]
Media Statement: National Consumer Commission joins Compliance Inspections in Pretoria-West
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) joined market monitoring inspections in Pretoria West, Gauteng Province, on 5 February 2025, in collaboration with Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) from the City of Tshwane Municipal Health Services as well as the Hercules South African Police Services (SAPS). This operation follows alleged three (3) foodborne illness cases in Pretoria West […]
Media Statement: Product Recall Notifications
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) hereby provides an update on three (3) Volvo Car South Africa and seven (7) Cape Herb and Spices product recalls as notified by both suppliers.
NCC01/1/25 – ADVERTISEMENT OF THE POST OF LEGAL ADVISOR: PROSECUTIONS
ADVERTISEMENT OF THE POST OF LEGAL ADVISOR: PROSECUTIONS Job Reference : NCC01/1/25 Post : LEGAL ADVISOR: PROSECUTIONS Basic Salary : R552 081 PER ANNUM Centre : Pretoria, Groenkloof Purpose of the job To conduct prosecutions on behalf of the NCC Key Responsibilities 1. Provide assistance in prosecution of all contravention of the Act in […]
Media Statement Car dealership fined R100 000 for prohibited conduct
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) welcomes the judgment of the National Consumer Tribunal (Tribunal) handed down on 8 January 2025 against a car dealership that contravened sections of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). In the judgment, the Tribunal declared the conduct of Avura Motors trading as Avura Executive Auto as prohibited, fined the company R100 […]
Consumer Alert: Procurement of School Uniforms & Other Learning-Related Goods & Services
As schools are scheduled to reopen soon, the National Consumer Commission (NCC) would like to remind schools and parents to adhere to the circular on “Procurement of School Uniforms and Other Learning-Related Goods and Services,” jointly issued by the Competition Commission of South Africa and the Department of Basic Education. This alert serves to provide essential information on best practices […]