Statutory rights
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Statutory rights
What are the rights of the consumer here in SA when they buy goods that are faulty or parts are missing etc, are they the same as in the UK?
What is the returns policy and time limit for returns?
What is the returns policy and time limit for returns?
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Re: Statutory rights
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_law_of_sale
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Have a look here, it might be easier from a practical point of view: http://www.michalsons.co.za/returns-...ction-act/9191
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Martyn's right - the new CPA (in force since last year) has made the South African consumer amongst the most protected in the world.
Whether this is enforceable under law (practically, given the state of our courts) is another matter - but most high street retailers will fold like a pack of cards if you mention the CPA and faulty goods.
Whether this is enforceable under law (practically, given the state of our courts) is another matter - but most high street retailers will fold like a pack of cards if you mention the CPA and faulty goods.
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Thanks Martyn and Ed for the information.
Always takes some getting used to when moving to an unfamiliar country.
Ed you might be interested to know that I applied for a Traffic Register Number 10 days ago and hope to pick it up next Tuesday, then I will buy a car and be able to get it registered in my name.
Always takes some getting used to when moving to an unfamiliar country.
Ed you might be interested to know that I applied for a Traffic Register Number 10 days ago and hope to pick it up next Tuesday, then I will buy a car and be able to get it registered in my name.
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Good luck - keep us posted!
Ed
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Hi Ed, I picked the TRN up Tuesday, bought a second hand car later that day.
I took it for roadworthy yesterday at a private place which still only cost R300 (Centurion had a load of busses in the queue), passed but advised the air conditioner fluid was leaking so took it back to Randburg where I bought the car and it is being fixed now.
Today I drove to Akasia to transfer the vehicle to my name and get the Licence and registration.
Hopefully pick the car up tomorrow and move to a rental at the Dam Saturday.
How is North Riding? I heard a Motorcyclist got shot near there last week.
Road rage back home you may get a black eye and a few kicks but that incident reminded me to try and avoid an argument on the roads
I took it for roadworthy yesterday at a private place which still only cost R300 (Centurion had a load of busses in the queue), passed but advised the air conditioner fluid was leaking so took it back to Randburg where I bought the car and it is being fixed now.
Today I drove to Akasia to transfer the vehicle to my name and get the Licence and registration.
Hopefully pick the car up tomorrow and move to a rental at the Dam Saturday.
How is North Riding? I heard a Motorcyclist got shot near there last week.
Road rage back home you may get a black eye and a few kicks but that incident reminded me to try and avoid an argument on the roads
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Yeah - 2kms from my house. Awful. Both had guns and pulled them on each other - the traffic was really bad there that day but it's a sign of the times. The guy that survived is a lawyer, and he called the cops - so it sounds like he knew he was acting in self-defence and will probably walk - but a really stupid thing to do. I use that road every day - happened to be on my bike on valentines day and missed it by about 10 minutes - but you learn to smile and wave when someone cuts you off - which is just about all the time.
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Yeah, this has been discussed on a couple of other forums too.
Just so you know, road rage is a problem and it can get violent/confrontational. Ed's advice is good. Drive defensively, and smile, wave and mouth an apology if you do tick someone off. Don't get out of the car to argue, and drive off if you can.
People do carry guns in this country, and that's just the way things are. We don't have a "right to keep and bear arms" like the US, but licensing a firearm isn't particularly difficult if you meet the legal criteria and submit a good motivation with your application. A license to possess a handgun also gives you the right to carry it in public places, providing it's concealed. You can also use it in self defence, but that's a bit of a legal minefield. Oscar Pistorius is finding that out.........
Just so you know, road rage is a problem and it can get violent/confrontational. Ed's advice is good. Drive defensively, and smile, wave and mouth an apology if you do tick someone off. Don't get out of the car to argue, and drive off if you can.
People do carry guns in this country, and that's just the way things are. We don't have a "right to keep and bear arms" like the US, but licensing a firearm isn't particularly difficult if you meet the legal criteria and submit a good motivation with your application. A license to possess a handgun also gives you the right to carry it in public places, providing it's concealed. You can also use it in self defence, but that's a bit of a legal minefield. Oscar Pistorius is finding that out.........