On this Africa Day, I celebrate our continent with pride but also deep concern. South Africa must address illegal immigration lawfully & responsibly, but violence and xenophobia against fellow Africans can never be the answer.
I am deeply troubled by how easily we now scream “Abahambe” at fellow Africans.
We cannot build Africa by hating Africans. Let us protect both our sovereignty and our humanity.
Today it is “them.” Tomorrow it may be anyone who is seen as different, unwanted or inconvenient. We cannot build Africa by humiliating Africans.
South Africa must protect its borders without losing its humanity. Africa must stand together against both illegal immigration and xenophobia. 🌍
#AfricaDay #NoToIllegalImmigrantion #NoToXenophobia #AfricanUnity #Ubuntu #OneAfrica
We Buy Cars fined R2.5 million, ordered to refund 31 customers for consumer rights violations
South Africa’s National Consumer Tribunal has confirmed a R2.5 million fine against major used car retailer We Buy Cars for contravening the Consumer Protection Act (CPA).
The company must also refund over R3.4 million to 31 affected customers following a three-year investigation by the National Consumer Commission (NCC).
The probe found that certain warranty terms and sales contract clauses unlawfully limited buyers’ rights.
In addition to the financial penalties, We Buy Cars has agreed to revise its terms and conditions, launch a Consumer Awareness Programme, and create 300 new jobs over the next five years.
“The settlement concludes investigations against We Buy Cars on contraventions of the CPA,” said Acting NCC Commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu, emphasizing that the measures will safeguard consumer rights and ensure redress.
Founded in 2001, We Buy Cars is one of South Africa’s largest used vehicle marketplaces, selling around 15,000 cars per month across 18 showrooms and over 100 “pods.” The company reported revenue of R26.37 billion in 2025.
The ruling comes amid a booming used car market, with sales up 16.4% year-on-year in September 2025. Rising economic pressures and declining new-car affordability are driving more consumers toward pre-owned vehicles, highlighting the importance of protecting buyers’ rights.
The NCC’s enforcement action against We Buy Cars marks one of the most significant consumer protection cases in recent years, signaling increased scrutiny of South Africa’s growing used automotive sector.