Assignment 01
Unique No: 185363
Semester 02 2025
Due 29 August 2025
, LPL4801
Assignment 01
Semester 02 2025
Unique No: 185363
Due 29 August 2025
A) Applicability of the National Credit Act (NCA)
The National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (NCA) is applicable in this case because a credit
agreement exists between Patricia (the consumer) and Luxury Pools (Pty) Ltd (the
credit provider).
Section 4(1) of the NCA provides that the Act applies to every credit agreement
concluded between parties dealing at arm’s length, unless specifically exempted.¹
Section 8(1) defines a credit agreement as including, inter alia, credit facilities and credit
transactions.²
For an agreement to qualify as a credit agreement, two elements are essential:
1. Deferral of payment; and
2. The imposition of interest, fees, or charges in respect of the deferred
payment.
Both requirements are present here. Patricia’s repayment is deferred, and interest is
levied. Consequently, the agreement qualifies as a credit agreement in terms of the
NCA.