After certain purchases, all a consumer needs is a “Get out of Jail Free” card, like the one that features in Monopoly. Section 16 of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) is pretty close- it enables a consumer to return a product, without having to give a reason, within 5 business days of when you receive
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Should I get a will drawn up?
I’d like to start by explaining what will happen to what you own after you die if you don’t have a will: a family member must report your death to the Master’s office, and they will assist the family in choosing someone who will gather your assets, pay your debts and then divide up what
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A client of mine recently received a letter of demand by email from a law firm who said they act for Vodacom. The letter said that my client owes Vodacom just over R1000 which he must pay immediately or face the consequences. The client moved from South Africa to Canada 5 years ago. He used
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