A 27-year-old Gauteng woman is seeking a full refund or vehicle replacement after her new R923,000 Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 reportedly malfunctioned 37 days after purchase. The vehicle allegedly reversed while in drive during a trip to Mpumalanga. Mercedes-Benz South Africa and the financier, Absa, maintain that diagnostic procedures are required under the Consumer Protection Act … Read more
Gauteng police have launched an investigation into allegations that officers robbed an immigrant gardener of his bicycle and R950 in cash in Wierdapark. The incident, which occurred last week Tuesday, prompted an appeal for public assistance from the gardener’s employer, Gideon Le Roux, after the victim was allegedly forced into a police van while traveling … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation at 18h00 on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The Presidency has confirmed the address will outline the government’s management approach to illegal migration and the recent surge in anti-foreigner protests. This follows the Cabinet’s approval of a comprehensive migration strategy, including … Read more
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng has initiated formal disciplinary proceedings against a police constable following the circulation of a video on social media. The footage allegedly shows the officer returning R2,000 to a civilian in connection with a bribery incident. Authorities have identified the officer involved and launched a departmental investigation to … Read more
Buying a Used Car? Why the “Buyer Beware” Era is Fading For decades, the second-hand vehicle market operated under the unwritten rule of caveat emptor—buyer beware. However, a landmark ruling involving a consumer and a major dealership has signaled a seismic shift. When a Gauteng consumer successfully challenged a vehicle sale at the National Consumer … Read more
The Minister for Trade, Industry, and Competition, Parks Tau, has tested positive for Covid-19, his office announced in a recent statement. While currently in self-isolation, the Minister is reported to be in good spirits. He has urged those who have had recent contact with him to undergo testing and follow necessary precautionary measures. Impact on … Read more
The Used Car “Mileage Trap”: How Digital Transparency is Reshaping Vehicle Sales Buying a used car has always carried a degree of risk, but as the case of a Gauteng motorist’s dispute over a 2019 Toyota Corolla highlights, the stakes are rising. When a vehicle’s history is obscured—whether through odometer tampering or undisclosed accident damage—the … Read more
The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed an application by a Boksburg man, identified as L, to overturn a default judgment regarding substantial unpaid body corporate levies. The ruling confirms that a debt exceeding R800,000 remains enforceable by the Pebble Falls Body Corporate. L had been absent from his residence for nearly three … Read more
The second-hand car market has long been a “buyer beware” arena, often characterized by a fundamental imbalance of information. A recent, high-profile dispute involving a Gauteng motorist and a local dealership serves as a stark reminder of how easily mileage tampering and undisclosed accident histories can derail a consumer’s financial stability. When a buyer discovers … Read more
The legal proceedings against prominent taxi industry figure Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and three co-accused have reached a sudden impasse after a prosecutor failed to appear in court. The matter was struck off the court roll following the absence of prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba, who reportedly turned back while en route to the proceedings due to security … Read more