Is there such a thing as a non-refundable deposit?

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It’s been almost six years since the Consumer Protection Act made it illegal for companies to impose a blanket “non refundable deposit” policy on their customers. In today's Consumerwatch, Wendy Knowler spoke to a Morningside resident who had trouble reclaiming her deposits after her wedding was called off last month.
2 Feb 2017 English South Africa Leisure · Business

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