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Does the Consumer Protection Act Protect Every Tenant?
'It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so.' (attributed to Mark Twain) A married couple moved to Australia and rented out their South African family home while they tested the waters Down Under. Years later, once they had decided to remain abroad, they sold the property and gave their tenant notice under a clause that allowed them to cancel the lease on three months' written notice. The tenant argued that the leas
King-Essack & Associates
Sep 32 min read


Braai Chain Hauled Over the Coals for Hidden Service Charges and Fined R1m
'The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing…If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.' (Groucho Marx) We’ve all had this experience –...
King-Essack & Associates
May 7, 20253 min read


Brand-New Car Giving You Nightmares? CPA to the Rescue
'The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA) establishes a broad and comprehensive scope for consumer protection. Its purview includes...
King-Essack & Associates
Jul 19, 20243 min read


Buying a Used Car – Your Rights
'The buyer needs a hundred eyes, the seller but one.' (Old proverb) You buy a 'pre-loved' vehicle which turns out to be a complete dud....
King-Essack & Associates
Nov 16, 20234 min read
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