National consumer commission
Pioneer recalls batch of Liqui Fruit cans after glass bits found in drink
The batch of the red grape flavoured drink was recalled after three consumers found small shards of glass.
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STA Travel closure: Consumers paid last when company becomes insolvent, says NCC
The National Consumer Commission's Joseph Selolo said there is little legal recourse for consumers when a company goes into liquidation.
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Pyramid scheme participants will not be compensated, says consumer commission
The Consumer Protection Act is clear, nobody can directly or indirectly promote or knowingly join, enter or participate in a pyramid scheme.
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WhatsApp gifting an illegal activity, says National Consumer Commission
WhatsApp gifting became an attractive option for many cash strapped citizens due to its low joining fees and promises of a quick return within days.
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National Consumer Commission to ‘move fast’ in probing grocery pyramid scheme
The National Prosecuting Authority has confirmed that there have been criminal prosecutions in relation to the scheme.
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Desperate S. Africans lured into investing in Crowd1 despite probe, warnings
Crowd1 has been touted as the next generation marketing network but there are warnings that it’s nothing more than a get rich quick scheme that is bound to leave many in debt and tears.
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NCC: If consumers accept Ford Kuga offer, it will be final settlement
The NCC announced the outcome of negotiations and said that the vehicle manufacturer would pay a fine of R35 million. Ford has also offered to pay R50,000 to each affected consumer.
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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.
