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Ford fined R35 million for Kuga fires
The defective cars - which would catch alight without notice - started making headlines when Reshall Jimmy was found burnt to death in his Kuga in the Western Cape in 2015.
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National Consumer Commission orders changes to marketing of timeshare schemes
The commission released the findings of its 18-month long inquiry at a briefing in Pretoria on Thursday.
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[LISTEN] Tired of calls from pesky telemarketers? Here's how to dodge them
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler explains how consumers can request to be removed from databases and shares other useful advice on consumer rights and debt collectors.
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Health Dept to oversee incineration of listeria-linked products
South Africa is in the grips of what the World Health Organization describes as the worst listeria outbreak in recorded history.
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Consumer Commission probes passing off hake as haddock fish claims
The commission’s Trevor Hattingh says they will be making an assessment of the entire industry to determine how widespread the problem is.
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National Consumer Commission to probe Vodacom data, airtime disappearance
Vodacom customers' data and airtime mysteriously disappeared overnight, sparking frustration and anger.
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People urged to make submissions at Timeshare Holiday Club public hearings
The commission will host hearings in all nine provinces as part of a nationwide fact-finding exercise into the sector.
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Will Ford SA recall Kuga vehicles over fire danger?
The car manufacturer and the National Consumer Commission are due to make what they say is an important announcement on Monday.
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Police investigate several suspected pyramid schemes
The commission said a report into nine suspected pyramid schemes will be released on Monday.
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NCC's probe into suspected Ponzi schemes gets public support
The preliminary investigations were launched in September after the commission received a tip-off from Sars.
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Lack of investing knowledge leaves consumers vulnerable
The National Consumer Council is probing 9 questionable investment schemes following complaints from SARS.
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NCC probes 'disappearing' cellphone airtime & data
NCC received complaints of data & airtime disappearing & an inability to carry over airtime.
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NCC investigating cellphone service provider T&Cs
The commission says it has received 32 tariff complaints from consumers since April.
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NCC hoping for speedy resolution to cellphone price hike complaints
Last week the commission approached Icasa over a possible breach in mobile contracts.
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Consumer body to tackle Sanral on bills
Oupa Segalwe says incorrect bills should be directed to Sanral instead of the Public Protector.
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E-tolls: DA takes complaints to NCC
The opposition party says the consumer commission is the last hope for commuters.
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Food labelling: 'Use Consumer Protection Act'
A food law specialist says consumers must take action if they’re ill after eating mislabeled products.
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SA meat products need DNA testing
The consumer commission says DNA testing is the only way to determine whether SA meats are contaminated.
