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Commercial And Corporate [2024] ZANCT 35

Ndlovu obo Sbuyile Transport (Pty) Ltd v Edan Traders (Pty) Ltd (NCT/242384/2022/75(1)(b))

Ndlovu obo Sbuyile Transport (Pty) Ltd v Edan Traders (Pty) Ltd (NCT/242384/2022/75(1)(b)) [2024] ZANCT 35 (30 August 2024)

Court
National Consumer Tribunal
Case number
NCT/242384/2022/75(1)(b)
Judges
Zodwa Ntuli, Selwyn Hockey, Sithembiso Mbhele

The Tribunal found that a second-hand truck sold by the respondent was defective and unsafe, declared prohibited conduct, and ordered repayment of the purchase price.

  • Consumer Protection Act
  • Voetstoots Clause
  • Implied Warranty
  • Misrepresentation
  • Prohibited Conduct
  • Refund Of Purchase Price
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Commercial And Corporate [2024] ZANCT 23

Peter v NTT Motor East London (Pty) Ltd t/a Audi East London (NCT/243451/2022/75(1)(b))

Peter v NTT Motor East London (Pty) Ltd t/a Audi East London (NCT/243451/2022/75(1)(b)) [2024] ZANCT 23 (19 July 2024)

Court
National Consumer Tribunal
Case number
NCT/243451/2022/75(1)(b)
Judges
Zodwa Ntuli, Nomfundo Maseti, Selwyn Hockey

The Tribunal found a new vehicle’s brake-servo failure was a material defect and ordered the dealer to refund the full purchase price on return of the car.

  • Consumer Protection Act
  • Implied Warranty
  • Defective Goods
  • Prohibited Conduct
  • Refund Remedy
  • Consumer-protection-act
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Commercial And Corporate [2024] ZANCT 20

National Consumer Commission v Ferhaad N.O. and Others (NCT/322185/2024/73(2)(b))

National Consumer Commission v Ferhaad N.O. and Others (NCT/322185/2024/73(2)(b)) [2024] ZANCT 20 (18 July 2024)

Court
National Consumer Tribunal
Case number
NCT/322185/2024/73(2)(b)
Judges
M Peenze, C Sassman, A Potwana

The Tribunal found unfair contract terms in a used-car sale and held the respondents liable for prohibited conduct, but rejected the defect claim. It imposed a R100,000 fine.

  • Consumer Protection Act
  • Unfair Contract Terms
  • Administrative Fine
  • Trustee Liability
  • Implied Warranty
  • Prohibited Conduct
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Commercial And Corporate [2024] ZANCT 18

Makhetha v Lenny Karam Motors CC (NCT/301206/2023/75(1)(b))

Makhetha v Lenny Karam Motors CC (NCT/301206/2023/75(1)(b)) [2024] ZANCT 18 (11 July 2024)

Court
National Consumer Tribunal
Case number
NCT/301206/2023/75(1)(b)
Judges
P Manzi-Ntshingila, S Hockey, S Mbhele

The Tribunal found defects in a used BMW sold by the respondent and ordered repairs to be completed within 20 business days, at the respondent’s cost.

  • Consumer Protection Act
  • Implied Warranty
  • Defective Goods
  • Supplier Liability
  • Consumer-protection-act
  • Implied-warranty
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Commercial And Corporate [2024] ZACONAF 11

Motlhoiwa v Lin t/a Afrika Spares (NW20/2023)

Motlhoiwa v Lin t/a Afrika Spares (NW20/2023) [2024] ZACONAF 11 (16 February 2024)

Court
Consumer Affairs Court
Case number
NW20/2023
Judges
KJP Kgomongwe, J Rakoloka, Raborife

A consumer bought a power steering rack but received the wrong part. The court granted default judgment, cancelled the agreement, and ordered a refund.

  • Consumer Protection Act
  • Implied Warranty
  • Refund Of Purchase Price
  • Default Judgment
  • Consumer-protection-act
  • Implied-warranty
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Commercial And Corporate [2023] ZANCT 58

National Consumer Commission v Jonaveo Investments (Pty) Ltd t/a Jona Auto (NCT/272421/2023/73(2)(b))

National Consumer Commission v Jonaveo Investments (Pty) Ltd t/a Jona Auto (NCT/272421/2023/73(2)(b)) [2023] ZANCT 58 (10 December 2023)

Court
National Consumer Tribunal
Case number
NCT/272421/2023/73(2)(b)
Judges
A Potwana, S Hockey, M Peenze

Unopposed National Consumer Tribunal ruling finding a used-car supplier liable for misleading marketing and defective goods, with a refund and administrative fine ordered.

  • Consumer Protection Act
  • Misrepresentation
  • Implied Warranty
  • Prohibited Conduct
  • Administrative Fine
  • Consumer-protection
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Commercial And Corporate [2023] ZAFSHC 183

Van Der Heever v Vergottini (A141/22)

Van Der Heever v Vergottini (A141/22) [2023] ZAFSHC 183 (14 April 2023)

Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
A141/22
Judges
Mbhele, Gusha

The High Court set aside absolution from the instance in a vehicle defect dispute, holding the plaintiff had made out a prima facie case under the Consumer Protection Act.

  • Consumer Protection Act
  • Absolution From Instance
  • Latent Defects
  • Implied Warranty
  • Fit For Purpose
  • Absolution-from-the-instance
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Commercial And Corporate [2022] ZANCT 70

Berndt v JDVM Trading & Consultancy Services CC t-a MBA Auto (NCT/222929/2022/75(1)(b))

Berndt v JDVM Trading & Consultancy Services CC t-a MBA Auto (NCT/222929/2022/75(1)(b)) [2022] ZANCT 70 (9 December 2022)

Court
National Consumer Tribunal
Case number
NCT/222929/2022/75(1)(b)
Judges
S Mbhele, M Peenze, C Sassman

The Tribunal held that the consumer did not exercise her section 56 rights within six months, so the refund claim failed and the respondent’s point in limine succeeded.

  • Consumer Protection Act
  • Implied Warranty
  • Prescription Of Claims
  • Refund Claim
  • Section 56 Cpa
  • Consumer-protection-act
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Commercial And Corporate [2022] ZANCT 25

Singh v Masstores (Pty) Ltd Trading as MAKRO (NCT/219207/2022/75(1)(b))

Singh v Masstores (Pty) Ltd Trading as MAKRO (NCT/219207/2022/75(1)(b)) [2022] ZANCT 25 (27 June 2022)

Court
National Consumer Tribunal
Case number
NCT/219207/2022/75(1)(b)
Judges
J Simpson, T Woker, B Dumisa

The Tribunal found a fridge delivered by Makro was defective under the CPA and ordered a refund of R11,499.00, with the respondent to collect it at its own cost.

  • Consumer Protection Act
  • Defective Goods
  • Implied Warranty
  • Refund Rights
  • Consumer-protection-act
  • Defective-goods
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Commercial And Corporate [2022] ZANCT 22

Ndlovu v Toyota Randburg (NCT/139033/2019/75(1))

Ndlovu v Toyota Randburg (NCT/139033/2019/75(1)) [2022] ZANCT 22 (31 March 2022)

Court
National Consumer Tribunal
Case number
NCT/139033/2019/75(1)
Judges
MC Peenze, FK Manamela, F Sibanda

The Tribunal found Toyota Randburg sold Ndlovu a defective used BMW that broke down days after purchase and ordered repayment of the purchase price.

  • Consumer Protection Act
  • Implied Warranty
  • Defective Goods
  • Prohibited Conduct
  • Refund Claim
  • Used Vehicle Sale
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