The New Act, 6 of 2009, makes it compulsory for a Dealer to belong to an Accredited Association to benefit
from exemptions applicable to Association members only !!!
Record Systems / Registers and Agreements are COPYRIGHT PROTECTED and ACCREDITED BY SAPS NATIONAL
TRADE IN SECOND-HAND GOODS
The trade in Second-Hand Goods, which includes Pawnbroking, Auctioneers, General Second-Hand dealers, and all
other categories, is regulated by various legislations. Most importantly is the Act on Second-Hand Goods, Act 6
of 2009 (previously Act 23 of 1955). The above-mentioned Acts are also applicable to the Second-Hand
trade.
In
most of the compliance documents, registers, agreements, etc of the S.D.P.B. ( Approved by SAPS
National),
requirements of more than one of the applicable Acts are included to comply with legal documents and are
available to the members of the S.D.P.B.
Correct printed documents, contracts and records are vital
to keep you
legal and even out of jail. Members of the S.D.P.B. enjoy the benefits of utilizing up-to-date
systems/books and documents.
The S.D.P.B. is an Association that was founded in 1987 to represent the Second-Hand
Trade. It has an excellent
track record in research and development and represents the trade at various Government Departments and
Regulatory Institutions. It contributes to legislative processes, training of its members as well as
S.A.P.S.
members, etc.
The corporate joint experience of its members is more than 50 years and is a huge advantage to the Association.
It has its website where registered members can access the database and receive regular updates, news,
notifications on all relevant Legislation, Regulatory Institution Requirements, S.A.P.S. National Instructions
and all other training documents, printed books, registers, contracts, and much more!!!