Kubyana v Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd (CCT 65/13) [2014] ZACC 1

20th February 2014

Kubyana v Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd (CCT 65/13) [2014] ZACC 1

Summary: National Credit Act 34 of 2005 – section 129 – notice of default – obligation to deliver.

Consumer’s election on manner of delivery of notices – credit provider must respect that election – delivery amounts to the taking of steps that would bring the notice to the attention of a reasonable consumer – consumer may not claim non-delivery of notice if she has been unreasonably remiss in failing to engage with the notice.