/ 10 Dec
December 2020
Do not allow impulsive and spontaneous spending during the festive season make your January an excruciating one, says Anne-Carien Du Plooy, Acting Manager: Education...
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/ 10 Dec
November 2020
It is beyond doubt that this year has been exceptionally difficult for everyone in many ways. The Covid-19 pandemic which resulted in loss of income, retrenchment...
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/ 06 Oct
October 2020
The National Credit Regulator (NCR) released the Consumer Credit Market Report (CCMR) and the Credit Bureau Monitor (CBM). These reports are based on the data submitt...
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/ 16 Sep
DATE: 16 September 2020
Media advisory cosumer rights webinar - Consumer protection matters to come under spotlight during the dtic dialogue
Consumer Protection matters will com...
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/ 16 Sep
Date: 13 September 2020
Consumer protection matters to come under spotlight during the dtic dialogue
Consumer Protection matters will come under the spotlight during a Consumer ...
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/ 26 Aug
August 2020
Although many sectors have been allowed to get back to work, many South African households are in significant financial hardship and others have been struggling to mak...
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/ 14 Jul
July 2020
As South Africa is battling with the rapid spread of CODIV-19 and how to stimulate economic activities, many consumers are in financial distress and struggling to repay ...
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/ 05 May
April 2020
As South Africa is battling with the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, many consumers have been left with the inability to earn an income. Some are unemployed whilst ...
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/ 05 May
April 2020
The National Credit Regulator (NCR) is warning consumers to be careful of scammers who act as legitimate credit providers preying on vulnerable consumers during this pe...
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/ 24 Mar
March 2020
Many South Africans are overwhelmed, living in fear and anxiety because of the rapid escalation of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) which presents an unprecedented threat to ...
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/ 24 Mar
March 2020
March is Human Rights month and has also been adopted as a Consumer Rights month in South Africa. The 15th of March has been declared World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) a...
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/ 24 Feb
In September 2014, whilst conducting a research exercise, the National Credit Regulator (NCR) identified deficiencies in Shoprite Investments Limited’s (Shoprite) (NCRCP6050) affor...
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/ 24 Feb
January 2020
The National Credit Regulator (NCR) became aware that Ms. Lamara, a registered debt counsellor, with registration number NCRDC4469 who provided debt counselling servi...
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/ 24 Feb
January 2020
The festive season is over and it’s back to school season for many consumers. For some, there may be a need to borrow money to take care of January expenses such as s...
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/ 24 Feb
December 2019
Many consumers complain that January is a long month, but like many other months, January also has 31 days. What makes it longer though, is how you spend your money ...
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/ 21 Nov
November 2019
Black Friday fever is here and consumers are cautioned against making reckless spending decisions and encouraged to be smart and responsible spenders this Black Frid...
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/ 13 Nov
November 2019
According to the National Credit Act (NCA), consumers are entitled to a free copy of their credit report once a year. In the June 2019 quarter, consumers requested 2...
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/ 13 Nov
October 2019
The National Credit Regulator (NCR) released the Consumer Credit Market Report (CCMR) and the Credit Bureau Monitor (CBM). These reports are based on the data submitt...
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