Call for nominations to the Western Cape Consumer Affairs Tribunal
3 August 2023
Provincial Minister of Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, is calling for nominations for experienced and skilled persons to serve on the Western Cape Consumer Affairs Tribunal, whose purpose is to protect the rights of consumers by acting as an adjudication body in disputes between consumers and businesses.
Minister Wenger, said, “Ultimately, consumer protection helps to ensure that markets work for both businesses and consumers. To help ensure this, consumers need to have access to accurate, unbiased information about the products and services they purchase so that they can make the best choices, while also being protected from being mistreated or misled by businesses. By the same token, businesses that are known to treat consumers in a fair and responsible manner will be known for their good practices and become more sought after, increasing their profitability and competitiveness. This is why it is important that we have the right people for the Consumer Affairs Tribunal, and I encourage all those with the relevant knowledge and experience, with a passion for consumer rights to apply.”
“The Tribunal, which will be a free service to citizens of the Western Cape, has been set up to make sure that transactions between consumers and businesses are fairly regulated, and to ensure that consumer disputes are adjudicated quickly and efficiently. The processes followed by the Tribunal will also be more user friendly compared to the normal court processes that are in place” continued Minister Wenger