Disputes frequently arise over when the three-year prescription period under the Prescription Act 68 of 1969 begins to run. Does it start when the homeowner first observes cracks? When an engineer confirms the defects are structural? Or only once the builder has failed or refused to carry out repairs?

Changan has officially announced their plans to re-enter the South African commercial vehicle sector, under their “Changan Commercial" brand name. This move follows the brand’s entry into the South African market last year with their passenger vehicles, such as the UNI-S and Hunter K50 REEV, both cars which we have already featured and reviewed.