by VDT Attorneys | Mar 18, 2013 | Consumer, Debt
When a judgment is taken against a debtor his name is listed at credit bureaus, such as Trans Union, and the consumer no longer qualifies for any further credit until this credit listing is removed. But how is such a removal accomplished? Firstly, a rescission of the...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 18, 2013 | Consumer
In general it should be understood that the consumption of horsemeat is not illegal provided the slaughter and importation and exportation of such horsemeat is in compliance with the Meat Safety Act, 2000. However, this does not imply that having horsemeat in your...
by VDT Attorneys | Feb 20, 2013 | Consumer, Medico-legal
For the first time in South Africa, the concept of strict liability across the supply chain is provided for by the controversial section 61 of the Act. In short, this means that the consumer, who suffered damages due to a defect or danger in a product or in the...
by VDT Attorneys | Oct 25, 2012 | Consumer, Information, Personal
As hierdie situasie aan jou welbekend is mag jy verlig wees om te weet dat daar ‘n nuwe Wet oppad is wat besighede aan bande gaan lê wat ons persoonlike inligting na harte lus gebruik en verkoop sonder ons wete of toestemming. Die Wet op die Beskerming van Persoonlike...
