National Credit Regulator v Vaidro 178 CC t/a Vuleka Cash Loans (NCT/7321/2013/57(1)) [2013] ZANCT 23 (3 July 2013)

National Credit Regulator v Vaidro 178 CC t/a Vuleka Cash Loans (NCT/7321/2013/57(1)) [2013] ZANCT 23 (3 July 2013)

The Tribunal found, on unopposed evidence, that the Respondent had engaged in multiple prohibited acts under the National Credit Act, including unlawful retention of instruments, prohibited collection methods, failure to conduct affordability assessments, reckless lending, charging excessive fees and interest, failure to pay renewal fees, and operating after registration had lapsed. The Tribunal was satisfied that the Respondent had been served and had not opposed the application. The Tribunal held that mere non-renewal does not automatically remove a registrant from the public register and that formal cancellation is required to protect the public. Accordingly, the Tribunal declared the...

Citation
[2013] ZANCT 23
Parties
Applicant: National Credit Regulator; Respondent: Vaidro 178 CC t/a Vuleka Cash Loans
Court
National Consumer Tribunal
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
3 July 2013
Case Number
NCT/7321/2013/57(1)
Procedural Posture
Default Application / Judgment on Unopposed Application for Cancellation of Registration
Outcome
Application granted. Respondent's conduct declared prohibited and registration cancelled with immediate effect. No further relief ordered.
Judges
T Woker, J M Maseko, X May
Legal Topics
National Credit Act, Default Judgment, Credit Provider Registration, Prohibited Conduct, Reckless Lending, Regulatory Compliance
Banking and Finance Civil Procedure National Credit Act Default Judgment Credit Provider Registration Prohibited Conduct Reckless Lending Regulatory Compliance

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Parties

National Credit Regulator

Applicant

Vaidro 178 CC t/a Vuleka Cash Loans

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Default Application / Judgment on Unopposed Application for Cancellation of Registration

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Respondent contravened section 91(b) and (c) read with section 90(2)(l) and section 133(1) and (2) of the NCA.
  2. 2 Whether the Respondent contravened section 81(2) read with section 1 of the Act, alternatively Regulation 55(1) of the NCA.
  3. 3 Whether the Respondent contravened section 100(1) read with section 101(1)(b)(i) and Regulation 43(3) of the Act.

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found, on unopposed evidence, that the Respondent had engaged in multiple prohibited acts under the National Credit Act, including unlawful retention of instruments, prohibited collection methods, failure to conduct affordability assessments, reckless lending, charging excessive fees and interest, failure to pay renewal fees, and operating after registration had lapsed. The Tribunal was satisfied that the Respondent had been served and had not opposed the application. The Tribunal held that mere non-renewal does not automatically remove a registrant from the public register and that formal cancellation is required to protect the public. Accordingly, the Tribunal declared the...

Court Disposition

Application granted. Respondent's conduct declared prohibited and registration cancelled with immediate effect. No further relief ordered.

Orders

  • The Respondent's conduct is declared prohibited conduct per section 150(a) of the NCA.
  • The registration of the Respondent is cancelled with immediate effect in terms of section 150(g) of the Act.