DEPARTMENT: Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
ASSOCIATED ACT: Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (Act No. 68 of 2008)
REGULATION NAME: Notice of withdrawal consumer commission’s enforcement guidelines
NO AND DATE: Act No. 68 of 2008
Download HereThis South African Regulation establishes the internal enforcement functions of the National Consumer Commission by formally withdrawing its previous Enforcement Guidelines.
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Key facts
- The National Consumer Commission's previous Enforcement Guidelines have been formally withdrawn under the Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (Act No. 68 of 2008).
- The withdrawal was issued by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and published on 20 November 2025.
- The notice concerns the internal enforcement functions of the National Consumer Commission.
- The full official notice is available in the government document at gov.za (Notice 53616gon6786).
Frequently asked questions
What has been withdrawn under the Consumer Protection Act?
The National Consumer Commission's previous Enforcement Guidelines have been formally withdrawn. The withdrawal is made under the Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (Act No. 68 of 2008) and relates to the internal enforcement functions of the National Consumer Commission.
Who issued the withdrawal and when was it published?
The withdrawal was issued by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. It was published on 20 November 2025 (with the notice updated 17 November 2025).
Where can I read the official withdrawal notice?
The full official government notice is available for download on the South African government website (gov.za). It is published as government document Notice 53616gon6786 under the Consumer Protection Act, 2008.
What does this withdrawal affect?
The notice concerns the internal enforcement functions of the National Consumer Commission by formally withdrawing its previous Enforcement Guidelines. For complete details, readers should refer to the official government document.