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Department of Economic Development and Tourism

The Office of Consumer Protector

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Our mandate

The Western Cape Office of the Consumer Protector is mandated to act as a consumer protection agency within the province by virtue of the provisions of national and provincial legislation, Western Cape Consumer Affairs (Unfair Business Practices) Act.

How to lodge a complaint.

Quick Links:

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Download your Consumer Protection Act Booklet

The Western Cape Government helps you to understand the Consumer Protection Act and your rights as a consumer. Know your rights. Contact the Office of the Consumer Protector if you have a consumer affairs problem. So we can create fair
business practices.

Who may lodge a consumer complaint?

A person acting in the public interest (amicus curiae/leave of tribunal or court association, acting on the interests of its members).

A person acting as a member or in the interest of an affected group or class.

An authorised person acting on behalf of another.

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