<p align="right"><strong>DATE: 16 September 2020 </strong></p>
<p><strong>Media advisory cosumer rights webinar - Consumer protection matters to come under spotlight during the dtic dialogue</strong></p>
<p>Consumer Protection matters will come under the spotlight during a Consumer Protection Webinar that will be hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (<strong>the dtic</strong>) in conjunction with its agencies, the Competition Commission (CompCom), the National Consumer Commission (NCC) and the National Credit Regulator (NCR).</p>
<p><strong>Members of the media are invited to the webinar as follows:</strong></p>
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<td>Date:</td>
<td>Thursday, 17 September 2020</td>
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<td>Time:</td>
<td>14H00</td>
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<td>Venue:</td>
<td>GCIS Video link:<a href="https://gcis.zoom.us/j/92253505093">https://gcis.zoom.us/j/92253505093</a></td>
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<p>According to the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ms Nomalungelo Gina, the dialogue is aimed at educating consumers about consumer rights, more importantly during the COVID-19 pandemic and to outline the regulations that businesses must comply with.</p>
<p>Gina is encouraging consumers to be part of the conversation and acquire knowledge that will protect them from unfair business practices and exploitation.</p>
<p>Enquiries:<br /> Sidwell Medupe-Departmental Spokesperson<br /> Tel: (012) 394 1650<br /> Mobile: 079 492 1774<br /> E-mail: MSMedupe@thedti.gov.za<br /> Issued by: The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition<br /> Follow us on Twitter:<br /> @the_dti <br /> @CompComSA<br /> @NCC_COVID19</p>