Section 69 of the Consumer Protection Act, No 68 of 2008 (CPA) sets out a variety of statutory remedies for the enforcement of consumer rights under the CPA. These include a filing a complaint with the National Consumer Commission (Commission) and referring a dispute to the Consumer Tribunal (Tribunal) or approaching an industry ombud. What …
Ask this… before you sign. The property market has never been more buoyant, a “buyer’s market” so to speak. Combine that with a record low interest rate and first-time buyers have an excellent opportunity to make a sound investment if they keep their wits about them. Buyer’s remorse, however, is not uncommon amongst first-time buyers …
6 Questions every homebuyer should ask before making an offer to purchase property Read More
With technology developing all over the world, the latest being self-driving vehicles (“SDV”), South Africa must look at amending legislation before they hit our shores. A SDV is a motor vehicle which is considered to be ‘driving itself’; operating in a mode in which it is not being controlled, and does not need to be …
AMENDMENTS TO DRIVING LEGISLATION LOOMING FOR SOUTH AFRICA Read More
Currently, there is no requirement in terms of labour legislation that an employer and employee must enter into a written contract of employment in order for an employment relationship to exist. However, section 29 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 75 of 1997 (“the Act”), provides that certain written particulars must be disclosed to …
The African Bombers Rugby Club was established in 1954 and has a membership of about 200. The club has recently been promoted to the Grand Challenge League of the EPRU. Based in Port Elizabeth, the club boast junior and senior ladies and gents teams that compete regionally and locally in various rugby divisions. BLC Attorneys …
BLC Attorneys and clients listened to Bay West City MD, Gavin Blows, speak of the plans that are on the cards for the development along the N2 freeway in Port Elizabeth.
