National Consumer Commission welcomes regulations to curb spam calls [SOUND]

# The National Consumer Commission has welcomed the amendment of a regulation of the Consumer Protection Act to curb spam calls. It was gazetted by Trade, Industry and Competition minister Parks Tau. Spokesperson Phetho Ntaba says the amended regulations establish the opt-out registry system while providing mechanisms for consumers to cancel unwanted direct marketing. She says all direct marketers must register to ensure compliance with the act and the regulations: