What to do in a case where a business does not want to refund nor exchange a bad item that they have sold to you

In South Africa
Last Updated: Oct 20, 2025
I bought hair from a hair vendor, 3 months later I complained because I did not like the quality, I waited for that long because I was taking it to a hair specialist to treat the hair because I thought maybe I’m doing the wrong treatment. But that hair specialist even confirmed that the hair indeed is of bad quality, mind you the hair advertised is not the same quality sold. When I shared the matter with her she said I should bring it in so we can find a way forward, however due to me not being around from the time I complained till 2 months back because of work, I found time to take it to her. There’s been no response for over a month and when my manager reached out that’s only when they started 2 minutes communications with me, there’s been back and forth and no resolution, even though I had asked that may we sort out the matter in an amicable manner. Today they telling me that they don’t see any problem with the hair, therefore no refund nor exchange

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OPRICHTER Legal Network

OPRICHTER Legal Network

Oct 21, 2025
If the vendor refuses to provide a refund, exchange, or any form of settlement despite clear evidence that the product quality does not match what was advertised, the vendor may be considered to have violated the Consumer Protection Law. The first step that can be taken is to send a formal warning letter / somasi with the expectation that the matter can be resolved amicably.
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