DDP/HRC Legislative briefing:National Consumer Protection Act.

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in partnership with the Democracy Development Programme and The Black Sash have pleasure in inviting you or a representative from your organisation to attend a LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING SESSION on the new National Consumer Protection Act.

Details of this seminar are as follows -:
Date : Thursday, 25th November 2010
Venue : FAMSA Boardroom, 2nd Floor Gallwey House, Gallwey
Lane, Pmb
Time : 08h30 – 14h00

The workshop objectives are to -:

 Broaden the understanding of relevant stakeholders on the Act;
 Facilitate better compliance with the legislation by all stakeholders in order to ensure that rights are fulfilled;
 Explore ways in which stakeholders can support each other in the implementation of the Act.
 Identify possible concerns relating to the implementation of the Act;

There have been media reports whereby experts have been quoted registering concerns pertaining to the implementation of the new legislation but most of them stated that one of the primary aims of this legislation is to provide a fair, accessible and sustainable marketplace for businesses and consumers alike. According to these experts the main challenge though was that the public were not aware of this legislation despite the fact that it was primarily aimed at relieving the plight of the poor and vulnerable.

Kindly confirm your availability by completing the attached form and forwarding it to Diana Donelly at the Black Sash via email at Diana@blacksash.org.za or Telefax: 033-342 6368 / 033-394 5403 by Monday, 22 November 2010. Please note that space is limited and will be allocated on a first come basis.