A one-day workshop enabling you to practically expand your knowledge on the recently released and final draft of the Consumer Protection Bill, 2008.
On completion of the one day session the delegates will: ? understand why there is a need for consumer-orientated Legislation in South Africa ? have an overview and basic understanding of the provisions of the Consumer Protection Bill, 2008 and the changes made thereto over the past two years by the DT&I, after a substantial 2 year consultation period ? have a basic understanding of the provisions and the laws governing and controlling the provision of goods and services to consumers in South Africa
Topics which will be covered include: ? The reasons for consumer protection ? The recent changes to the Bill ? Affected Institutions • Who will be protected under the Bill? • Who does the Bill apply to? • Who does the Bill not apply to and who will not receive protection under the Bill? • Exclusions and thresholds ? The application and interpretation of the Bill • Definitions • Directions to the Courts • The Common Law • Conflict with other laws • In favour of the Consumer ? Marketing • Direct marketing • Cooling off periods • Opting out • Ethics • Advertising and Promotions • Promotional Competitions ? Sales and Services • Repairs and Maintenance • Specific Practices • Delivery and Risk • Display and Prices ? Contracts • Ethics • Agreements and types • Cancellation • Plain english • Prescribed requirements ? Privacy • Price • Disclosure • Misleading practices ? Liability • Damages • Risk ? Consumer rights and responsibilities • Consumer protection and advocacy • Correct monitoring and controls • How to complain • Buying right ? Redress • The commission • The courts • The tribunal
Workshop details: Please make note of the following:
Venue: The Wanderers Club 21 North Street, Illovo Venue room: To be confirmed Date: 16 May 2008 Time: 09H00 - 16H00 RSVP: Claire Groen Tel: 011 678 0602 - AAA Office 076 828 9690 - Claire Cell 011 788 5010 - Wanderers Club Email: claire@compliancetools.co.za
Venue
Date: 16 May 2008 Location: The Wanderers Club, Illovo, Johannesburg Cost: R1, 800.00 pp + VAT