REHABILITATION IN ALL ITS SHAPES AND SIZES
Being sequestrated by an order of the High Court has a myriad of adverse consequences that could have an inhibiting effect on an individual and his/her freedom to transact and build a new life. The Insolvency Act 24 of 1936 (“the Act”) makes provision for a sequestrated person to be rehabilitated under certain circumstances so that the insolvent person may continue with his or […]
DRONES: HOW IS IT REGULATED?
Drones, also sometimes referred to as Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, are becoming increasingly popular amongst the civilian population. This is due to the fact that it is becoming widely available and increasingly affordable. Drone manufacturers are catering for all different types of consumers and different budgets, with some drone models retailing at less than a […]
I BOUGHT SOMETHING THAT DOESN’T WORK
Sarah buys furniture from Mark who promised her that the furniture is of good quality. However, he doesn’t notify her about problems with the furniture. Later, Sarah discovers that some of the chairs she bought have faulty joints, meaning they can’t be used properly. This is what’s called a latent defect and Sarah will be […]
MUNICIPAL DEBT INVALID, THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT HAS RULED
On 23 May 2017, the Constitutional Court heard an application for confirmation of an order of the High Court of South Africa, that declared section 118(3) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000, constitutionally invalid. On 29 August, in a ruling majority written by Justice Edwin Cameron, the court found that upon transfer of […]
CAN I GET REFUNDED IF I’M SOLD A DEFECTIVE CAR?
Ford South Africa has been forced to recall more than 4500 Kuga Ecoboost 1.6 litre models manufactured between December 2012 and February 2014. Ford South Africa’s chief executive Jeff Nemeth announced the recall after more than 50 cases of engine fires had been reported. This incident has raised the question of whether or not a […]
DIE VERBRUIKER SE REGTE ONDER DIE WET OP VERBRUIKERSBESKERMING
Kan ‘n verbruiker jou, die diensverskaffer, hof toe sleep omdat die verbruiker nie sommige van die terme en voorwaardes van jou getekende kontrak verstaan nie? Pasop, die antwoord is Ja! Vanaf April 2011 het die Wet op Verbruikersbeskerming in volle werking getree, met die gevolg dat dit nou onwettig is om moeilik-om-te-verstaan taal in enige […]
THE CONSUMER’S RIGHTS UNDER THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
Can a consumer take you, the service provider, to court because they did not understand some of the terms and conditions of your signed contract? Beware, the answer is Yes! From April 2011 the Consumer Protection Act came into full effect with the result that it is now against the law to use difficult-to-understand language […]