The National Consumer Commission warns consumers against Milo designs
The NCC is warning South African consumers to exercise caution when transacting with Milo Designs, the supplier seems to be a scam purporting to be an online store that designs and sells furniture, using different social media platforms.
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Autoworld Goodwood Found Guilty of Contravening the Consumer Protection Act
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) welcomes the decision handed down by the National Consumer Tribunal (NCT), confirming that Autoworld Goodwood, in the Western Cape, contravened the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA).
The NCC warns consumers against Manicaa
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) warns consumers against transacting with Manicaa, a scam operation online, purporting to be an online business.
Consumers are urged to return GIZZU 300WH and 500WH portable power stations to point of purchase
The National Consumer Commission is urging all persons in possession of GIZZU 300Wh and 500Wh Portable Power Stations to immediately stop use and return these to the point of purchase. The importer and distributor, Syntech Distribution (Pty) Ltd (supplier) informed the Commission of the precautionary recall of these products following reports of fire hazards. These […]
Deputy Minister Gina And North West Premier Maape To Lead This Year’s World Consumer Rights Day Celebration On Wednesday 15 March
As the world celebrates World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) on Wednesday, March 15; in South Africa, both the Deputy Minister for Trade Industry and Competition (dtic), Ms Nomalungelo Gina and Premier Bushy Maape will lead this year’s celebration in the North West Province. The WCRD commemoration will be held in Sun City Resort in Mogwase.
Media Statement: Importers of Clothing, Textile, Footwear, and Leather goods are urged to comply with the CPA or face the consequences
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) says the rate of non-compliance related to goods imported into the Republic remains a concern. Data from quarter three (October and December 2022) indicate that SARS (Customs Special Operations) intercepted Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather goods (CTFL) with a customs value of R3 902 809. 50. The goods contravened the […]
Black Friday- The NCC warns suppliers of goods and services not to deceive consumer
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) reminds suppliers of goods and services that they have an obligation to uphold the Consumer Protection Act No.68 of 2008 (CPA). As suppliers try to entice consumers with Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals, the Commission warns suppliers not to market their offerings in a misleading or deceptive manner.
The NCC welcomes the judgment handed down by the Gauteng High Court against Platinum wheels
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) welcomes the decision handed down by the High Court, Gauteng Division confirming that Platinum Wheels contravened the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA).
The NCC welcomes the decision by the tribunal to declare ACS pre-owned conduct prohibited
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) welcomes the decision by the National Consumer Tribunal (NCT) confirming that ACS Pre-Owned dealership has contravened section 55 (2) (a) to (c) and Section 56 (2) (a) of the CPA and declared their conduct prohibited. This was after the NCC received and investigated allegations by the consumer that ACS Pre-Owned […]
The NCC prevents the proliferation of non- compliant goods to the value of R7M
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) in collaboration with the SARS (Customs Special Operations) continue to interject imported Clothing, Textile, Footwear and Leather (CTFL) that are in contravention of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). Between July and September 2022, the NCC investigated non-compliant goods to a customs value of R7 632 301.08, as compared to R4 […]