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Salesman Promised Me a Ferrari, But Delivered a Fiat! Consumer Rights and Dodgy Deals!

We’ve all been there. The salesman with the dazzling smile, the promises smoother than a freshly polished car bonnet, and then… reality hits you like a pothole on a national road. Your new purchase, whether it’s a car, a washing machine, or even a fancy toaster, turns out to be less than advertised. In South Africa, the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) is designed to be your superhero cape against dodgy… Read More »Salesman Promised Me a Ferrari, But Delivered a Fiat! Consumer Rights and Dodgy Deals!

My Landlord Thinks My Cat Is a Mini-Lion: Understanding Your Rental Rights

Oh, the joys of renting! There’s this lady named Sarah? She found her dream apartment, a quaint little place with a balcony perfect for her beloved ginger cat, called Chairman Meow. The lease, however, was as silent on pets as a mouse in a library. A few blissful months passed, filled with sun-drenched naps for Chairman Meow and peaceful evenings for Sarah. Then out of the blue came a dreaded… Read More »My Landlord Thinks My Cat Is a Mini-Lion: Understanding Your Rental Rights