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Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (Act No. 68 of 2008)Chapter 5 : National Consumer Protection InstitutionsPart B : Establishment of National Consumer Commission85. Establishment of National Consumer Commission |
1) | The National Consumer Commission is hereby established as an organ of state within the public administration, but as an institution outside the public service. |
2) | The Commission— |
a) | has jurisdiction throughout the Republic; |
b) | is a juristic person; |
c) | must exercise the functions assigned to it in terms of this Act or any other law, or by the Minister, in— |
i) | the most cost-efficient and effective manner; and |
ii) | in accordance with the values and principles mentioned in section 195 of the Constitution. |