National Credit Regulator To Enforce National Credit Act

The National Credit Act 34 of 2005 has called for the establishment of a NCR in South Africa which would be responsible for enforcement of the National Credit Act, regulation of credit provision in the country, and the registration of credit service providers in South Africa.

They investigate complaints by for instance, consumers about reckless lending practices by credit providers, non-compliance with regulations of the Act by for instance, debt counsellors, and unethical practices followed by credit providers in the country. The also, researche credit spending, oversees policy development and education regarding credit and debt in the country.

The NCR according to regulations in the Act must promote a more accessible market to also address the needs of persons with low incomes and historically disadvantaged persons in the country.

All providers, credit bureaux; as well debt counsellors must register with the NCR and must meet the requirements as set out by the Act to act in their respective capacities.

As such credit spending is now controlled in South Africa also to protect the country’s economy against over indebtedness of consumers which can lead to an economic crisis if left unmanaged.

The National Credit Regulator is often referred to by its acronym of NCR and is also tasked with enforcing the standards established in the National Credit Act for the provision of credit, listing of consumer information, and provision of debt review assistance.

Consumers now have some form of protection against harassment by creditors, can apply for debt review assistance to help them pay their bills and break from the debt cycle and can also file a complaint at the National Credit Regulator against for instance, a debt counsellor for not acting to negotiate better terms of payment with credit providers in the given timeframe allowed by the law.

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