Thuli Madonsela finds DTI general abused power
- 24 Apr 2013 14:19 - Sapa
- The public protector has found that Lionel October abused his authority by interfering in the National Consumer Commission's HR management.
Sanral plans to keep motorists calm (and carry on e-tolling)
- 11 Apr 2012 11:44 - Staff Reporter
- The SA National Roads Agency is hoping to "allay fears" by issuing revised terms and conditions for motorists who register for Gauteng e-tolling.
Sanral accused of ducking legal action
- 05 Apr 2012 15:45 - Staff Reporter
- The Democratic Alliance has accused the South African National Road Agency Limited of trying to duck legal action over the e-tolling system.
Winning bid to out auction ghosts
- 05 Apr 2012 00:00 - Lisa Steyn
- The Auction Alliance case of ghost bidders and collusion has confirmed the consumer commission's powers and capabilities.
Battle for control of opt-out list
- 16 Mar 2012 12:45 - Lisa Steyn
- The Direct Marketing Association's bid to manage the "opt-out list" database has been criticised for conflict issues.
Pay TV gears up for battle royal
- 02 Mar 2012 15:13 - Lloyd Gedye
- MultiChoice seeks to delay the tribunal hearing about unbundling channel bouquets, writes Lloyd Gedye
Auction Alliance in alleged money-making racket
- 18 Feb 2012 15:25 - Staff Reporter
- Auction company Auction Alliance has allegedly been colluding with banks, liquidators and attorneys in a money-making racket.
Fiery champ of your right to a fair deal
- 10 Feb 2012 00:00 - Lloyd Gedye
- The consumer commissioner and her staff are battle-ready and prepared to fight the good fight.
Calling for a break from apathy
- 18 Nov 2011 00:00 - Staff Reporter
- It is a pity that the National Consumer Commission's lines went down and its emails started bouncing. We need it to be fully functional.
Cold callers set to get the cold shoulder
- 22 Jul 2011 12:11 - Lloyd Gedye
- But who should run the national opt-out registry to protect consumers from direct marketers?
CPA complaints require good record keeping
- 30 May 2011 11:29 - Staff Reporter
- The National Consumer Commission has highlighted the importance for businesses to ensure they have effective records management systems in place.
