{
  "id": 19780234,
  "title": "New members appointed to Gauteng Consumer Affairs Court",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/new-members-appointed-to-gauteng-consumer-affairs-court",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T08:19:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/new-members-appointed-to-gauteng-consumer-affairs-court/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Gauteng Economic Development MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa will witness the swearing-in of the new members of the Gauteng Consumer Affairs Court. These members will serve until 2029, as the outgoing members' three-year term has come to an end. The court is responsible for adjudicating disputes between consumers and businesses that arise from the sale and supply of goods and services, according to Milly Viljoen, from the Gauteng Economic Development Department. Viljoen emphasized that the swearing-in of the new members by MEC Ramokgopa demonstrates the government's ongoing commitment to protecting consumer rights, promoting accountability, and ensuring fair treatment of consumers in the marketplace. Viljoen further stated that the Consumer Court plays a critical role within the consumer protection framework, providing a vital avenue for addressing consumer disputes and holding businesses accountable for their actions.",
  "summary": "Viljoen, says the court is responsible for adjudicating disputes between consumers and businesses",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}