March 2023 |
CCMR-CBM Press Release March 2023 final |
January 2023 |
Borrow Wisely. T’s and C’s apply! |
December 2022 |
Spend wisely during festive season |
November 2022 |
Don’t let Black Friday lead to a Blacklisting! |
October 2022 |
Credit extension marginally slows down |
September 2022 |
Don’t be the next victim of a cyber-scam |
August 2022 |
Debt counselling-a debt relief measure for over-indebted consumers |
June 2022 |
Keep your credit bureau record clean regardless of the rising cost of living |
May 2022 |
MSR Financial Solutions (Pty) Ltd and other credit providers flout the National Credit Act and deals with the consequences |
March 2022 |
Misleading advertising on Social Media platforms regarding debt counselling |
March 2022 |
Consumer rights in the digital world |
January 2022 |
Consumers are encouraged to borrow wisely and start saving |
November 2021 |
Be smart, mind your money, know your rights webinar |
November 2021 |
The National Consumer Tribunal finds Mr. Clark Gardner, a director of Summit Financial Partners (Pty) Ltd, guilty of contravening the National Credit Act and his conditions of registration as a debt counsellor |
November 2021 |
Lit Black Friday Vibes – Don’t burn your budget! |
October 2021 |
It is illegal for a credit provider to take a consumer’s ID or cards when granting credit |
October 2021 |
Mortgages growth holds steady |
August 2021 |
Looting mayhem has cost some consumers dearly |
August 2021 |
Debt counselling offers new lease of life for over-indebted consumers |
July 2021 |
Men and finances |
July 2021 |
Credit extension slows down |
June 2021 |
The importance of knowing your credit status |
June 2021 |
The National Credit Regulator warns against false information on the National Credit Amendment Act relating to “Debt Intervention” |
April 2021 |
The NCR and the Credit Ombud rowing together in the same boat. |
March 2021 |
Don’t let bad credit pollute your life |
January 2021 |
Start the 2021 on a good note, spend wisely borrow wisely! |
December 2020 |
2020 has been difficult for many, spend wisely for a better New Year |
November 2020 |
Avoid spending what you do not have on Black Friday! |
October 2020 |
Covid-19 impact on credit extension |
September 2020 |
Media advisory cosumer rights webinar - Consumer protection matters to come under spotlight during the dtic dialogue |
September 2020 |
Media release consumer rights webinar - Consumer protection matters to come under spotlight during the dtic dialogue |
August 2020 |
Debt counselling provides hope for those in need |
July 2020 |
Managing debt during COVID-19 times |
April 2020 |
Consumers advised to use their credit life insurance for relief |
April 2020 |
Be careful of "fake" credit provider scams during the covid-19 pandemic |
March 2020 |
Avoid panic buying as it may lead to over-indebtedness |
March 2020 |
Know your Consumer Rights and be protected |
January 2020 |
Appeal court confirms Shoprite granted credit recklessly to consumers |
January 2020 |
National Credit Regulator: Asia Lamara’s registration as a debt counsellor cancelled |
January 2020 |
Credit is expensive, be a smart consumer and borrow wisely! |
December 2019 |
Spend wisely this festive season, January is a few weeks away! |
November 2019 |
Don’t let Black Friday lead to “Blacklisting”! |
November 2019 |
National Credit Regulator: Do not be duped to pay for free services |
October 2019 |
Increase in credit extension |
August 2019 |
Consider debt counselling to defeat debt |
July 2019 |
The Tribunal rules that child support and foster care grants cannot be used as consumer’s income to apply for credit. |
July 2019 |
The High Court rules in favour of the NCR that set-off does not apply to credit agreements subject to the National Credit Act |
May 2019 |
National Credit Regulator urges consumers to collect their cards and identity documents from credit providers |
April 2019 |
Tribunal finds that the on the road fee, admin fee and handling fee charged by Volkswagen Financial Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd on credit agreements are unlawful |
February 2019 |
Joint operation between NCR, Office of the Consumer Protector and SASSA in Sarah Baartman District Municipality in the Eastern Cape |
January 2019 |
If you have to borrow, borrow wisely! |
January 2019 - |
National Credit Regulator issues a public warning against fake loan scams |
December 2018 |
Do not overdo it this festive season – Spend Wisely! |
November 2018 |
The Supreme Court of Appeal dismisses the MFSA’s application for special leave to appeal the judgment of the Full Court of the North Gauteng |
November 2018 |
Don’t let Black Friday be the reason for your financial woes! |
November 2018 |
The National Credit Regulator to educate the community of Katlehong in Ekurhuleni on their consumer rights and debt counselling |
October 2018 |
The National Credit Regulator issues a public warning about Charis Financial Services |
October 2018 |
Credit extension seasonally surges |
September 2018 |
If you can no longer afford to pay your debts, debt counselling could be of help |
August 2018 |
The Full Bench of the North Gauteng High Court rules in favour of the dti and NCR in the MFSA review application on the interest rate on the short-term loan |
August 2018 |
Supreme Court of Appeal grants the National Credit Regulator leave to appeal the Lewis Stores judgment |
July 2018 |
8 NCR issues warning against fake loan scams |
June 2018 |
J Credit extension slows down |
April 2018 |
Consumer credit health improves |
March 2018 |
Know your rights - Do not to pay any upfront fees when applying for loans |
January 2018 |
Avoid over-indebtedness and borrow wisely |
Novemeber 2017 |
Don’t shop till you drop on Black Friday - Spend Wisely |
October 2017 |
National Credit Regulator issues a Compliance Notice to Volkswagen Financial Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd for charging consumers an on the road fee, admin fee and handling fee on credit agreements |
September 2017 |
Tribunal finds Shoprite guilty of reckless lending |
August 2017 |
Credit extension slows down |
July 2017 |
National Credit Regulator refers Foschini Retail Group (Pty) Ltd to the National Consumer Tribunal for breach of the National Credit Act |
June 2017 |
Recession may affect consumers badly |
June 2017 |
NCR appeals NCT Judgment in favour of Lewis Stores |
June 2017 |
National Credit Regulator refers Mr Price Group Limited to the National Consumer Tribunal for breach of the National Credit Act |
May 2017 |
Tribunal declares Allied Capital (Pty) Ltd’s “pawn your car and still drive it” scheme unlawful and orders return of consumers’ cars |
March 2017 |
National Credit Regulator and National Consumer Commission collaborate in enforcing consumer rights |
March 2017 |
National Credit Regulator raids Nian Shun Trading in Theunissen |
March 2017 |
The National Credit Regulator issues Compliance Notices to unregistered credit providers |
February 2017 |
The National Consumer Tribunal cancels the registration of Eagle Cash Loans for contravention of National Credit Act |
February 2017 |
Final Credit Life Insurance Regulations |
January 2017 |
The National Credit Regulator applies for a declaratory order in the North Gauteng High Court |
January 2017 |
Borrow responsibly with the future in mind |