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When can you claim your money back?

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Did you know that you cannot always claim your money back when you return something you bought? The Consumer Protection Act determines when you can claim a full refund and when you cannot. Listen to Ina Opperman unpack the provisions of the Act to learn when you can insist on a refund and when not.
15 May 2023 English South Africa Business · Business

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