The National Consumer Commission has stalled on a decision to prosecute Ford in South Africa after the company approached the NCC to reach a negotiated settlement that could run into millions.
Some Ford owners have started legal proceedings against the car manufacturer. More than 4,000 Kuga’s were recalled after a number of them were destroyed in fires.
The NCC’s Thezi Mabuza said they have investigated the matter and Ford approached them to plead on certain sections of the investigation. Mabuza said the matter is a complex one involving violation against the Consumers’ Act, the harm done to consumers, and a possible administrative fine.
She started negotiating with the company would assist consumers taking legal action by giving them greater leeway in negotiation.
In other news – Lesufi to visit a Pretoria school after pupil drowns
Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi is set to visit a Pretoria school on Monday after a pupil drowned during an excursion to Sun City.
The teenager from Soshanguve reportedly drowned, just hours after his group arrived at the resort. Read more
Source: eNCA
