South Africa: Consumer Protection

When a product breaks, the question of liability arises. Should the consumer, the supplier or the manufacturer carry the cost?

Buy now pay later (BNPL) is an agreement for the sale of a product where the seller allows the payment to be extended over a specific period of time.

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority ("FSCA") and the Prudential Authority ("PA") released a first of its kind report on the use of artificial intelligence ("AI") in the South African financial sector on 24 November 2025...

On 13 August 2025, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition published the draft National Credit Act Amendment Regulations in the Government Gazette, proposing amendments to various Regulations under the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (NCA), including Regulations 18,19 and 23A.

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Mpho Parks Tau, has announced his intention to amend the regulations under the National Credit Act, 2005 (Act No. 34 of 2005).

The Free State Division of the High Court recently handed down judgment in the case of Mbombi and Another v BMW Financial Services SA (Pty) Ltd...

Empowerment and education are not just social goods; they are strategic tools for employers navigating digital acceleration, climate transition and fierce competition for talent.

Studying "in outside countries" as Ugandans call it, is much the dream of many young minds, but available only to the privileged few who can afford it or the lucky recipient of a a scholarship.

Amanda sits down with Dr. Thembinkosi Twalo, Chief Research Specialist at the Human Sciences Research Council. With a rich background in education, gender equality, and public policy, Dr. Twalo shares insights from his journey through academia and leadership roles—including his time at the Commission for Gender Equality and Magalies Water.

When a product breaks, the question of liability arises. Should the consumer, the supplier or the manufacturer carry the cost?

COMESA has introduced a major overhaul of its competition framework. The new COMESA Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations of 2025 and companion Rules replace the 2004 regime...

On 4 December 2025, the COMESA Council of Ministers approved and adopted the final COMESA Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations, 2025 (Final Regulations)...