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National Credit Regulator (NCR)
The government watchdog for the credit industry in SA. They register lenders, credit bureaus, and debt counsellors. If a lender breaks the rules, you can complain to the NCR. They investigate and enforce the NCA.
Usage Examples
"Bongani wanted to check if his lender was legit before signing anything. He went to the NCR website and verified that Capitec was registered. Always do this — rogues sometimes operate without registration."
"Thandi got overcharged by a lender and the lender refused to refund. She filed a complaint with the NCR. The NCR investigated, found the lender breached NCA regulations, and forced them to refund plus pay compensation."
"Andile's debt counsellor was dodgy — disappeared with his money. He reported the counsellor to the NCR. They removed the counsellor's registration within weeks. The NCR actually has teeth."