National Credit Act, 2005 (Act No. 34 of 2005)

Chapter 6 : Collection, Repayment, Surrender and Debt Enforcement

Part C : Debt enforcement by repossession or judgment

133. Prohibited collection and enforcement practices

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(1)A credit provider must not—
(a)make use of any document, number or instrument referred to in section 90(2)(l) when collecting on or enforcing a credit agreement; or
(b)direct or permit any other person to do anything contemplated in this subsection on behalf, or as an agent, of the credit provider.

 

(2)When collecting money owed by a consumer under a credit agreement or when seeking to enforce a credit agreement, a credit provider must not use or rely on, or permit any person to use or rely on, any document, instrument or contract provision referred to in section 90(2)(l).

 

(3)A person who contravenes this section is guilty of an offence.