Gwabeni v Wesbank, a Division of Firstrand Bank Limited (NCT/277103/2023/141(1)(b)) [2024] ZANCT 2 (2 February 2024)

Gwabeni v Wesbank, a Division of Firstrand Bank Limited (NCT/277103/2023/141(1)(b)) [2024] ZANCT 2 (2 February 2024)

The Tribunal found that the applicant failed to discharge the burden of proof regarding the alleged inflated amounts and double-charging of the licence fee. The evidence presented did not demonstrate that the respondent acted improperly or overcharged the applicant. The respondent relied on the invoice from Haval, and any discrepancies related to accessories or fees were attributable to Haval, not the respondent. The Tribunal concluded that the respondent acted in good faith and that the application must be dismissed.

Citation
[2024] ZANCT 2
Parties
Applicant: Mxolisi Michael Gwabeni; Respondent: Wesbank, a Division of Firstrand Bank Limited
Court
National Consumer Tribunal
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
2 February 2024
Case Number
NCT/277103/2023/141(1)(b)
Procedural Posture
Review Application / Unopposed Application Under Section 141(1)(b) of the NCA
Outcome
Application dismissed.
Judges
P Manzi-Ntshingila, A Potwana, C Sassman
Legal Topics
Credit Agreement Dispute, Burden of Proof, Consumer Protection, Unopposed Application
Banking and Finance Civil Procedure Credit Agreement Dispute Burden of Proof Consumer Protection Unopposed Application

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Parties

Mxolisi Michael Gwabeni

Applicant

Wesbank, a Division of Firstrand Bank Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Review Application / Unopposed Application Under Section 141(1)(b) of the NCA

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent included inflated amounts in the applicant's credit agreement without his knowledge.
  2. 2 Whether the applicant was charged twice for a licence fee.
  3. 3 Whether the applicant discharged the burden of proof to justify amendment of the credit agreement.

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the applicant failed to discharge the burden of proof regarding the alleged inflated amounts and double-charging of the licence fee. The evidence presented did not demonstrate that the respondent acted improperly or overcharged the applicant. The respondent relied on the invoice from Haval, and any discrepancies related to accessories or fees were attributable to Haval, not the respondent. The Tribunal concluded that the respondent acted in good faith and that the application must be dismissed.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed.

Orders

  • The application is dismissed.
  • There is no cost order.