National Consumer Act /Consumer Protection Act

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About Course

The Consumer Protection Act is changing the way we conduct business in South Africa. The Consumer Protection Act came into effect in 2011 and influences the way in which companies are allowed to do business with consumers. Since everyone can, and will, at some point be a consumer, anyone who is interested in understanding South African consumer protection and how the law facilitates this protection could find this course insightful.

In terms of the Act, consumers have certain rights and may enforce these rights. This has implications in terms of marketing, legal, sales and other activities. In order for your company to be able to adhere to the obligations imposed on it, you will need to understand the rights and the complaints procedures in terms of the Act.

Duration: 2 Days

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What Will You Learn?

  • This course will serve as an introduction to the Consumer Protection Act and offers the learner a broad understanding of the protection of consumers in South Africa.
  • Develop an introductory understanding of the Consumer Protection Act.
  • The different rights within the Consumer Protection Act.
  • Consumers’ rights to privacy and the right to choose.
  • Suppliers’ accountability to consumers.
  • How to initiate a complaint to the commission.
  • The rights and responsibilities of the commission regarding an investigation and the outcome there of.

Course Content

Introduction to the Consumer Protection Act

Right to Equality in Consumer Market

Consumers’ rights to privacy

Consumers’ right to choose

Right to Disclosure and Information

Right to Fair and Responsible Marketing

Right to Fair and Honest Dealing

Right to Fair, just and reasonable Terms and Conditions

Right to Fair value, Good Quality and Safety

Suppliers accountability to consumers

How to initiate a complaint to the commission

The rights and responsibilities of the commission regarding an investigation

The outcome of an investigation