Civic efforts to inform and empower South African consumers are slowly gaining momentum, according to the National Consumer Forum.

Releasing the NCF's review of activities for the past two years, chairman Thami Bolani says it is a struggle for most civic groups and non-governmental organisations to survive these days. Donor funding is scarce and unreliable, so groups need to build their own sustainable revenue flow and work closely with stakeholders in their area of concern.

What is it?

Consumer Fair is a tabloid newspaper published every two months by the National Consumer Forum to advance the interests of consumers in South Africa.

The newspaper raises funding – through advertising and subscriptions – to sustain the work of the National Consumer Forum as it helps South African citizens ...

Consumer Rights Conference

19 June 2009

Gallagher Convention Centre

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Nersa decision on Eskom's requested increase

The National Consumer Forum is shocked and dismayed at the decision by Nersa to allow an electricity price hike of over 31%, and has labelled the move as hugely damaging to consumers and the economy as a whole.