COMPLIANCE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE COMPLICATED
Our mission is to empower Second-Hand Goods Dealers across South Africa by making Legal Compliance simple, accessible, and stress-free. We provide the tools, guidance, and support businesses need to operate with confidence.
By ensuring Compliance, we help dealers protect their businesses, build trust with customers, and contribute to a safer, more responsible Trade Environment.
The Second-Hand Dealers & Pawn Board (S.D.P.B.) has been the trusted voice of the Second-Hand Goods and Pawn Trade since its establishment in 1987, founded by Tom Johannes Fuhri. Dedicated to representing the interests of its members, the Organization actively engages with Legislative Institutions, Conducts Research, and Fosters Industry Development.
Since 1999, the S.D.P.B. has played a pivotal role in shaping the Second-Hand Goods Act 6 of 2009, contributing extensively to research, negotiation, and Implementation of critical Regulations. It collaborates with the Department of Trade and Industry, the National Credit Regulator, Universities, Legal Experts, and the South African Police Services, to ensure fair and effective Industry standards.
Our commitment extends beyond advocacy. We have actively contributed to Crime Prevention Initiatives, Developed Compliance systems, and trained SAPS members in Crime Mitigation Strategies. As an Association, we represent a wide array of Second-Hand Goods Dealers, including General Dealers, Pawnbrokers, and Auctioneers.
The S.D.P.B. provides its members with essential Compliance tools, regularly updated documents, books and Industry-Specific registers that align with Legislative Requirements, ensuring businesses operate legally and ethically within the Trade.
