Browsing: Consumer Protection Law

FirstRand Bank attempted to repossess a car from a client who had already died, but the Mahikeng High Court ruled the case legally void and said any claim must be made through the deceased estate.

A young driver’s festive night out ended in a denied accident claim after evidence showed he was under the influence of alcohol, leaving him to face serious financial consequences.

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that Fourways Mall’s business interruption insurance covers COVID-19 losses, affirming policyholder rights and rejecting the insurer’s attempt to exclude infectious disease cover.

The National Consumer Tribunal found Experian breached the National Credit Act by listing a disputed Nimble debt and ordered its removal from Clifford’s credit profile.

A buyer won a full refund after Sandton Repo Cars sold her a VW Golf with hidden accident damage, which the High Court found unsafe to drive.

The National Financial Ombud warns Black Friday shoppers to avoid credit overspending and rising digital fraud that could trigger debt and drain savings.

A consumer lost R120 000 to cybercriminals after installing a fake airline ticket app, highlighting the growing risks of mobile app scams and the importance of verifying apps before downloading.

BP toy car promotion misleading, says ARB. Thousands followed every step, but 17 000 collectors were left with nothing.

Pep’s “buy any 2 for R99.99” ad was ruled misleading after a shopper was charged per item, not for both.

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has issued a public alert about a Capitec Bank impersonation scam, where fraudsters use WhatsApp and Facebook to trick South Africans into fake share investments promising high returns.