Chairperson and Deputy Minister, both the Consumer Protection Act and the National Credit Act have possible unforeseen and/or unintended consequences. I want to use an example. The used vehicle industry not only contributes to economic development but also offers an opportunity to lower-income citizens to acquire cars.
Until now, cheaper used cars could have been sold on the voetstoots principle, but, in terms of the Act, the buyer can now return the vehicle after six months, even if it was not properly maintained. What measures and remedies are available to protect the interest of the sellers of goods and services and the grantors of credit?