Archive for Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
Cell Phone Contracts and The CPA
The new Consumer Protection Act (CPA) is set to end years of exploitation by companies in South Africa. Cellular service providers who offer poor service will no longer be protected by 2 year contracts that prevent consumers from cancelling.
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Eva Smith (Attorney) @ Lucid Living The Consumer Protection Act (CPA), which came into effect on Thursday last week, significantly strengthens your rights as a consumer. Related Posts:Banks Protest Consumer Protection ActClarifying the CPA: Your Rights (Part 2)Landlords To Comply With Consumer Protection ActClarifying The CPA: Your Rights (Part 1)Cell Phone Contracts and The CPA
Read moreDefective Products Put Money In Your Pocket
Eva Smith (Attorney) @ Lucid Living Remember the controversy surrounding the Toyota Fortuner? Consumers complained about the vehicle’s poor and even hazardous performance on dirt/gravel terrain. Several accounts of the vehicles lack of prowess, ended with the vehicle on its roof. Consumers were adamant that the vehicle was defective. Related Posts:Bank’s Customers Bear The Brunt [...]
Read moreNo More Lock-In To Contracts
Adv Randolph Samuel @ Lucid Living You would be hard pressed to find a friend or family member who has not felt the effects of this global recession. Economic growth has plummeted worldwide and as a result, millions of people have lost their jobs, homes and even hope. Related Posts:Bank’s Customers Bear The Brunt of [...]
Read moreConsumer Protection Delayed Until 31 March 2011
Trishika Veeragudu (Attorney) @ Lucid Living The substantive provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, originally scheduled to come into force and effect in October 2010 has been deferred to 31 March 2011. Related Posts:Bank’s Customers Bear The Brunt of Court RulingIrresponsible AdvertisingCourts Favour Consumers In Debt CounsellingDefective Products Put Money In Your PocketNo More Lock-In [...]
Read moreCPA Protects Franchisees
The Consumer Protection Act (“the CPA”) coming into full force and effect later this year will extend its protection to Franchise Agreements. If you were thinking of entering into a franchise agreement now, it may be worth your while to wait.
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