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LOCAL
Call to roll out knowledge centres
The National Consumer Forum has been urged to ensure the success of its pilot Access to Knowledge (A2K) centre in KwaMhlanga near Pretoria, so that the concept can be duplicated in underprivileged areas all over South Africa.
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Consumer champion joins NCF
Veteran consumer champion Ina Wilken has joined forces with the National Consumer Forum, bringing over 15 years of experience in the consumer movement.
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Eskom must pull up its socks
A new grouping, the Electricity Governance Initiative of South Africa, has published a report saying that consumers should "demand of the state that it take charge of Eskom … We need the government, which claims to be a developmental state, to assert the public interest in the operation of state-owned enterprises."Click to READ MORE
ICASA to miss digital migration deadline
According to the Financial Mail, the digital migration regulations published last week by the Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) confirm two things: SA will miss its November 2011 deadline to switch to digital broadcasting, and new players in the industry will have to wait much longer before being licensed.
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GLOBAL
World Consumer Rights Day 2010: Our money, our rights
The global consumer movement will once again unite for a day of action on 15 March 2010. The theme for World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) 2010 is ‘Our money, our rights’ and will highlight consumer issues in relation to financial services.
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CONSUMER TIPS
Eating to stay healthy
Most people need to be reminded – and encouraged – to eat foods that keep their bodies healthy. Eating properly can also help to keep serious diseases at bay. Read Shoprite’s useful brochure on ‘Healthy Living’ for some good tips.
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USEFUL RESOURCE
Problem with your bank?
The Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS) provides banking customers with an informal dispute resolution service. The service is independent, impartial and free. Go to www.obssa.co.za for more information.
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NCF news
The NCF is also invited by radio and television stations, as well as print media, to comment on consumer-related issues. Here are some recent broadcasts or articles you can download:
- Ukhozi radio interview with Thami Bolani – Eskom price hikes [ Audio ]
- SABC 3- Live at the Nersa announcement on Eskom prices [Video]
- Daily Sun – Eskom increase is ‘heartless’, says NCF [PDF]
- E-News – News Night – NCF on The Power Debate [ Video ]
- Lesedi radio – NCF response to Nersa electricity price decision [ Audio ]
- Munghana-Lonene – NCF response to Eskom price hikes [Audio]
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