National Consumer Commission
latest news & developmentsNational 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
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
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
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
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
Editorial: It’s inequality that breeds violence
‘The persecution of the weak and the vulnerable finds new iterations all the time’
Icasa regulations fail to deliver
The amendments don’t address high cost of data, which many consumers hoped for
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Winning bid to out auction ghosts
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
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
MultiChoice seeks to delay the tribunal hearing about unbundling channel bouquets, writes <b>Lloyd Gedye</b>