Legal Opinions & Compliance

Does your Business have to Register as a Credit Provider in terms of the National Credit Act?

In this video, Brett Bentley explores the registration requirements for a business tobe required to register as a credit provider in terms of the befuddling SouthAfrican National Credit Act. Section 40 (1) of the National Credit Act , “ A person must apply to be registered as a credit provider if the total principal debt […]

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Appealing Opinion Video: The Legalities of Electronic Registered Mail

In this video, Brett Bentley explores the legalities of registered mail as a means of legal communication and how the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act can bring this process into the 21st century. He also discusses the central role that the South African Post Office is legally required to play in this process

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When does the National Credit Act Apply to a Transaction?

The Test for NCA Applicability The National Credit Act No. 34 of 2005 (“the NCA” or “Act”) has had a significant impact on transactions involving deferred payment and interest in South Africa. However, it has almost become trite law to refer to the interpretive challenges that arise out of the poor drafting, while at the

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