Latest press releases

Competition Commissions Automotive Aftermarket Guidelines - September 2021

It has been three months since the inception of the Automotive Aftermarket Guidelines.

National Consumer Tribunal

NCC vs Platinum Wheels (Pty) Ltd - 3 August 2021

MIOSA's online Application for Assistance system - July 2020

Consumers warm up to the MIOSA online application for assistance system amid COVID-19 National Lockdown

Aftermarket Maintenance Plans and Extended Warranties - May 2020

What to look out for when purchasing an aftermarket maintenance plan or extended warranty policy

COVID-19 and the MIOSA - 6 May 2020

Following the announcement of different levels of COVID-19 national lockdown, a third of MIOSA's workforce resumed its office duties on the 4th of May 2020, while the remainder has been working remotely from home.

COVID-19 and the MIOSA - 19 April 2020

All MIOSA departments working remotely during national lockdown

COVID-19 and the MIOSA - 17 March 2020

The MIOSA requires that all visits to the office be halted.

Motorhandelaar sluit na hy krok aan vrou verkoop

’n Kraaifonteinse motorhandelaar - wat 'n skedonk aan 'n kliënt verkoop en toe geweier het om haar geld terug te gee toe die kar vyf dae later breek - se bates word nou op 'n veiling verkoop omdat die handelaar nie 'n reuseboete kan betaal wat deur die Verbruikerskommissie opgelê is nie.

National Consumer Tribunal

National Consumer Commission v Western Car Sales – 24 August 2017