This is the version of this Act as it was from 6 August 2013 to 31 March 2024. Read the latest available version.
Taxonomies
- Subject areas > Business, Trade and Industry
- Subject areas > Finance and Money
- Subject areas > Public administration
Related documents
- Is amended by Northern Cape General Laws Amendment Act, 2013
- Is amended by Northern Cape Consumer Protection Amendment Act, 2024
- Is commenced by Northern Cape Consumer Protection Act, 2012: Commencement
Northern Cape
South Africa
South Africa
Northern Cape Consumer Protection Act, 2012
Act 1 of 2012
- Published in Northern Cape Provincial Gazette 1584 on 28 March 2012
- Commenced on 1 April 2012 by Northern Cape Consumer Protection Act, 2012: Commencement
- [This is the version of this document as it was from 6 August 2013 to 31 March 2024.]
- [Amended by Northern Cape General Laws Amendment Act, 2013 (Act 1 of 2013) on 6 August 2013]
Chapter 1
Interpretation and purpose of Act
Part A – Interpretation
1. Interpretation
Part B – Objects and application of Act
2. Objects of Act
3. Application of Act
Subject to the exemptions set out in section 5 of the Consumer Protection Act, this Act applies within the Province to all activities referred to in that section to which that Act applies.Chapter 2
Provincial Consumer Protection Authority
Part A – Establishment of Provincial Consumer Protection Authority
4. Establishment of Provincial Consumer Protection Authority
5. Appointment of Consumer Protector and Deputy Consumer Protector
Part B – Functioning of the Authority
6. Referral of matters to Consumer Court
7. Appointment of inspectors and investigators
8. Investigation by Authority
9. Outcome of investigation
After concluding an investigation into a complaint, the Authority may —10. Consent orders
11. Referral to Consumer Court by complainant
12. Responsible Member may direct policy and other matters and require investigation
The responsible Member may-Part C – Powers in support of investigation
13. Summons
14. Authority to enter and search under warrant
15. Powers to enter and search
16. Conduct of entry and search
17. Claims that information is confidential
Chapter 3
Northern Cape Consumer Court
Part A – Establishment and functioning of Consumer Court
18. Establishment and constitution of Consumer Court
19. Functions of Consumer Court
The Consumer Court or a member of the Consumer Court acting alone may, in accordance with this Act —20. Qualifications of members of Consumer Court
21. Term of office of members of Consumer Court
22. Deputy Chairperson of Consumer Court
23. Consumer Court proceedings
24. Hearings by Consumer Court
25. Conflicts and disclosure of interest
26. Acting by member of Consumer Court after expiry of term of office
If, on the expiry of the term of office of a member of the Consumer Court, that member is still considering a matter before the Consumer Court, that member may continue to act as a member in respect of that matter only.Part B – Administration of Consumer Court
27. Registrar of Consumer Court
Chapter 4
General provisions
Part A – Matters pertaining to members of consumer protection entities
28. Eligibility to serve as functionary of a consumer protection entity
29. Conflicting interests
30. Removal from office
31. Remuneration and benefits of functionaries of consumer protection entities
A functionary of a consumer protection entity must be paid such reasonable remuneration and allowances out of the funds of the entity as the responsible Member, in consultation with the Member of the Executive Council responsible for Finance in the Province, may from time to time determine by notice in the Provincial Gazette.Part B – Administrative provisions
32. Staff of consumer protection entities
33. Finances
34. Appropriation of income and property
The moneys appropriated by the Provincial Legislature to a consumer protection entity as contemplated in section 33(1)(a), must be utilized in accordance with such appropriation and all other income, property and profits of the entity must be utilized exclusively for the achievement of its objects and in accordance with the provisions of this Act.35. Procurement
Part C – Offence and penalties
36. Breach of confidence
37. Hindering administration of Act
38. Offences relating to Consumer Protector and Consumer Court
39. Offences relating to prohibited conduct
40. Penalties
Any person convicted of an offence in terms of this Act is liable —41. Administrative fines
42. Vicarious liability
Part D – Miscellaneous matters
43. Regulations
44. Repeal of laws
The Northern Cape Consumer Affairs (Unfair Business Practices) Act, 1996 (Act No. 7 of 1996), is hereby repealed.45. Transitional and founding arrangements
46. Short title and commencement
This Act is called the Northern Cape Consumer Protection Act, 2012, and comes into operation on a date fixed by the Premier by proclamation in the Provincial Gazette.History of this document
01 April 2024
06 August 2013 this version
01 April 2012
Cited documents 12
Legislation 12
- Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
- Consumer Protection Act, 2008
- Corporation for Public Deposits Act, 1984
- Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, 2002
- Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001
- Long-term Insurance Act, 1998
- National Credit Act, 2005
- Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000
- Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004
- Prevention of Organised Crime Act, 1998
- Public Finance Management Act, 1999
- Short-term Insurance Act, 1998