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National Consumer Commission

National Consumer Commission announces the recall of more than 25 000 Polo Vivos
Motoring
/ 5 March 2026

National Consumer Commission announces the recall of more than 25 000 Polo Vivos

The affected vehicles were made available for sale from February 2025 to February 2026

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Peanut butter recall: ‘Cheaper brands more the problem’
Business
/ 30 March 2024

Peanut butter recall: ‘Cheaper brands more the problem’

The peanut butter toxin hazard is far from over as the consumer commission announces that nine local suppliers have recalled their products

By Lyse Comins
Consumer goods ombudsman gives back R3.5 million
Business
/ 30 September 2023

Consumer goods ombudsman gives back R3.5 million

Complaints ranging from gripes about online shopping and cell phones to gym contracts have risen 3% in the past quarter compared with the same time last year

By Lyse Comins
Retailers and employers nailed in Covid-19 crackdown
Article
/ 31 March 2020

Retailers and employers nailed in Covid-19 crackdown

More than 300 complaints have been lodged against unscrupulous suppliers and business owners, who are now under the microscope for violating the Disaster Management Act

By Paddy Harper
Debt relief won’t be a quick fix
Article
/ 14 September 2018

Debt relief won’t be a quick fix

Writing off debts of the poor, as laid out in a Bill before Parliament, may take up to seven years

By Tebogo Tshwane
Editorial: It’s inequality that breeds violence
Article
/ 31 August 2018

Editorial: It’s inequality that breeds violence

‘The persecution of the weak and the vulnerable finds new iterations all the time’

By Editorial
Icasa regulations fail to deliver
Article
/ 18 May 2018

Icasa regulations fail to deliver

The amendments don’t address high cost of data, which many consumers hoped for

By Staff Reporter
Tiger Brands’ share price down following listeria revelations
Article
/ 5 March 2018

Tiger Brands’ share price down following listeria revelations

The company is one of the largest food manufacturers in the country, and the 7% fall equates to a R5.6-billion drop in its value

By Staff Reporter
Consumer commission to hear e-toll complaints
Article
/ 20 January 2014

Consumer commission to hear e-toll complaints

The National Consumer Commission says it will take up complaints about e-tolling but has encouraged consumers to not make it their first option.

By Sapa
Thuli Madonsela finds DTI general abused power
Article
/ 24 April 2013

Thuli Madonsela finds DTI general abused power

The public protector has found that Lionel October abused his authority by interfering in the National Consumer Commission’s HR management.

By Sapa
Sanral plans to keep motorists calm (and carry on e-tolling)
Article
/ 11 April 2012

Sanral plans to keep motorists calm (and carry on e-tolling)

The SA National Roads Agency is hoping to "allay fears" by issuing revised terms and conditions for motorists who register for Gauteng e-tolling.

By Staff Reporter
Sanral accused of ducking legal action
Article
/ 5 April 2012

Sanral accused of ducking legal action

The Democratic Alliance has accused the South African National Road Agency Limited of trying to duck legal action over the e-tolling system.

By Staff Reporter
Winning bid to out auction ghosts
Article
/ 5 April 2012

Winning bid to out auction ghosts

The Auction Alliance case of ghost bidders and collusion has confirmed the consumer commission’s powers and capabilities.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 16 March 2012

Battle for control of opt-out list

The Direct Marketing Association’s bid to manage the "opt-out list" database has been criticised for conflict issues.

By Lisa Steyn
Pay TV gears up for battle royal
Article
/ 2 March 2012

Pay TV gears up for battle royal

MultiChoice seeks to delay the tribunal hearing about unbundling channel bouquets, writes <b>Lloyd Gedye</b>

By Lloyd Gedye
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Article
/ 18 February 2012

Auction Alliance in alleged money-making racket

Auction company Auction Alliance has allegedly been colluding with banks, liquidators and attorneys in a money-making racket.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 18 November 2011

Calling for a break from apathy

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.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 30 May 2011

CPA complaints require good record keeping

The National Consumer Commission has highlighted the importance for businesses to ensure they have effective records management systems in place.

By Staff Reporter

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