Consumer Education
- Community workshops and awareness sessions
- School and youth outreach programmes
- Distribution of CPA information materials
- Public awareness campaigns via digital and community media
Consumer Education & Advocacy
NIBCA Consumer Education & Advocacy NPC promotes consumer awareness, education, and lawful access to redress within the informal and township economy of South Africa.
Operating in the public interest and in alignment with the Consumer Protection Act, with a specific focus on supporting vulnerable and low-income consumers.
Empowering Communities Through Knowledge
Our vision is to contribute to a well-informed, protected, and empowered consumer community through education, advocacy, and cooperation with statutory authorities.
Delivering accessible consumer rights education and promoting ethical market participation across South Africa's townships and informal economies.
Education, Advocacy & Guidance
From community workshops to complaints referral — we educate consumers on their rights, promote ethical trading, and guide them to the right statutory authorities.
Working with the National Consumer Commission, municipalities, law enforcement, and civil society to protect vulnerable consumers.
Our Vision
To contribute to a well-informed, protected, and empowered consumer community through education, advocacy, and cooperation with statutory authorities.
Our Mission
To deliver accessible consumer rights education, promote ethical market participation, and facilitate effective referral of consumer complaints, in alignment with the Consumer Protection Act and the oversight role of the National Consumer Commission.
Legal Status
Registered under the Companies Act as a Non-Profit Company
Registered Name
NIBCA Consumer Education & Advocacy NPC
Type of Entity
Non-Profit Company (NPC)
Registration Number
2024/659726/08
Trading Name
National Informal Business Compliance Agency (NIBCA)
Primary Legislative Framework
Consumer Protection Act, Section 78
Mandate & Purpose
The primary mandate of NIBCA CEA
Educate Consumers
Educate consumers on their rights and responsibilities under the CPA.
Promote Awareness
Promote awareness of safe purchasing practices and product risks.
Support Communities
Support vulnerable communities with access to information and redress mechanisms.
Facilitate Referrals
Facilitate lawful complaint guidance and referral to the NCC and other statutory bodies.
Advocate for Ethical Trading
Advocate for ethical trading practices through public education and stakeholder engagement.
The organisation exists to complement, not replace, the statutory functions of the NCC and other regulators.
Core Functions
Advocacy & Public Awareness
- Promotion of consumer rights and ethical market conduct
- Engagement with community structures, civil society, and municipalities
- Support for vulnerable consumers in understanding their legal protections
Complaints Guidance & Referral
- Receiving consumer concerns through helpdesks, digital platforms, and outreach
- Recording and categorising complaints
- Referring matters to the appropriate statutory authority (NCC, SAPS, Municipal Health, NSPCA, Dept of Agriculture)
- Tracking referrals for administrative follow-up (without investigation or enforcement)
Leadership
Management responsibilities of NIBCA Consumer Education & Advocacy NPC
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Bantsi Sehume
Founder & Executive Director
Responsible for overall leadership, strategy, and lawful operation. Provides strategic direction ensuring alignment with the Consumer Protection Act and Section 78 requirements. Leads stakeholder engagement with the NCC, government departments, civil society, donors, and training institutions.
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Sizwile Nkomo
Director: Finance & Governance
Responsible for financial integrity, accountability, and institutional governance. Develops and oversees budgets, financial plans, and donor reporting. Ensures transparent use of funds in line with public-interest objectives and compliance with the Companies Act and NPC regulations.
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Phumzile Gule
Chairperson & Director: Consumer Advocacy, Ethics & Regulatory Liaison
Responsible for legal alignment, ethical oversight, and statutory liaison. Ensures all programmes comply with the Consumer Protection Act and Section 78 scope. Leads engagement with statutory bodies such as the NCC, SAPS, Municipal Health, NSPCA, and the Department of Agriculture.
Governance & Compliance
NIBCA CEA is governed by a Board of Directors responsible for oversight, ethics, and compliance.
Constitution and Board Charter
Complaints Handling and Referral Policy
Data Protection Framework
Conflict of Interest Policy
Anti-Fraud and Ethics Code
All engagements are structured to support consumer education and lawful referral, without assuming any statutory powers.
Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
NIBCA CEA seeks collaborative relationships with
National Consumer Commission
Primary statutory partner for consumer complaint referral and compliance alignment.
Municipal & Provincial Units
Municipal and provincial consumer affairs units for local-level engagement.
Law Enforcement & Regulators
Law enforcement and regulatory bodies for referral purposes only.
Training Institutions
Accredited training institutions for consumer protection education.
Community & Civil Society
Community and civil society organisations working in the public interest.
Get In Touch
For enquiries about consumer education, advocacy programmes, or partnership opportunities, reach out to NIBCA CEA.