National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications

09/10/2026

MEDIA COVERAGE | 09 OCTOBER 2026

The NRCS continues to strengthen consumer protection through enforcement action against counterfeit and non-compliant products.

A recent NRCS-led enforcement operation in Pretoria West resulted in the seizure of nearly R3 million worth of illicit goods, in collaboration with the City of Tshwane, SAPS and other government departments.

The operation highlights the importance of inter-agency collaboration in enforcing compulsory specifications, promoting compliance and protecting consumers from unsafe products.

📰 Media Coverage: Rekord / The Citizen
📅 Date: 08 October 2026
🔗 Read the full article: https://www.citizen.co.za/rekord/news-headlines/2026/10/08/tshwane-mayor-leads-crackdown-on-r3m-illicit-goods-in-pretoria-west/

A wholesale store was shut down after multi-agency inspectors uncovered counterfeit meat, electronics, and food products.

08/10/2026

NRCS ON THE GROUND | DAY 3

Today, NRCS inspectors are continuing with a joint compliance operation in Marabastad, City of Tshwane, Gauteng, together with TMPD, SAPS, BMA, the Department of Agriculture, Employment and Labour, Gauteng Consumer Affairs and other stakeholders.

The operation focuses on inspecting businesses and identifying non-compliant and unsafe products, including plugs, extension cords, lamp holders, paraffin stoves and heaters, safety footwear and frozen products.

The NRCS remains committed to protecting consumers and ensuring compliance with the relevant regulations.

Working together to protect consumers and strengthen compliance.

08/10/2026

🎙️ MISSED THE CONVERSATION? CATCH UP HERE!

This morning, our NRCS General Manager, Ms Tintswalo Ntlhane, joined SABC Phalaphala FM for an important discussion.

🎧 Click the link below to listen to the interview.

Vha National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) vha khou kunyeledza fulo lavho la maduvha mararu lo pikaho zwishumiswa zwine a zwi ngo tsireledzea na zwine a zwi swikeli todea dza u shumiswa nga vhathu, doroboni ya Tshwane. Kha fulo lenelo zwo sia vhunzhi ha zwibveledzwa zwa mudagasi zwi...

07/10/2026

🎙️ CATCH US LIVE | SABC Phalaphala FM 107.8

📅 8 October 2026
⏰ 05:45

Our NRCS General Manager, Ms Tintswalo Ntlhane, joins SABC Phalaphala FM for an important conversation unpacking the ongoing joint enforcement operation in Tshwane, Gauteng.

Tune in as she shares insights on the enforcement operation and the NRCS’s commitment to ensuring compliance and protecting consumers.

📻 Don’t miss it! Tune in and join the conversation.

07/10/2026

NRCS ON THE GROUND | DAY 2, TSHWANE COMPLIANCE OPERATION CONTINUES

The NRCS is continuing its joint compliance and enforcement operation in Sunnyside, City of Tshwane, Gauteng.

Working alongside TMPD, SAPS, BMA, the Department of Agriculture, Employment and Labour, Gauteng Consumer Affairs and other stakeholders, NRCS inspectors are conducting inspections to identify and remove non-compliant and unsafe products from the market.

Among the products confiscated are plastic carrier bags, chemical disinfectants, cement, incandescent lamps, cord extension sets, plugs and lamp holders, canned fish and frozen products.

Protecting consumers. Promoting compliance. Keeping unsafe products off the market.

Working together for safer markets.

06/10/2026

NRCS ACEO SARAH CHOANE SPEAKS TO eNCA TV NEWS ON CONFISCATED NON-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS

The NRCS Acting CEO, Ms. Sarah Choane, spoke to eNCA TV News during today’s compliance operation in Pretoria, Gauteng, highlighting the importance of the joint enforcement operation and the removal of non-compliant products from the market.

The NRCS remains committed to ensuring that products available on the South African market meet the required safety, quality and compliance requirements.

Working together. Protecting consumers. Strengthening compliance.

06/10/2026

🚨 NRCS ON THE GROUND | COMPLIANCE OPERATION UNDERWAY IN THE CITY OF TSHWANE, GAUTENG

Today, NRCS inspectors are on the ground in the City of Tshwane, Gauteng, conducting a joint compliance and enforcement operation with TMPD, SAPS, BMA, Department of Agriculture, Gauteng Consumer Affairs and other key stakeholders.

The operation focuses on strengthening market surveillance, identifying non-compliant products and preventing the sale of unsafe, substandard and illicit goods.

Through these joint efforts, the NRCS and its partners continue to protect consumers, promote compliance and support fair trade.

Working together. Protecting consumers. Strengthening compliance.

06/10/2026

DAY 1 | OPERATIONAL BRIEFING | TSHWANE, GAUTENG PROVINCE

The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) held an operational briefing at the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) Headquarters ahead of a joint compliance inspection.

The operation brings together SAPS, the Border Management Authority (BMA), the Department of Agriculture, Gauteng Consumer Affairs and other key stakeholders.

🤝 Working together. Protecting consumers. Strengthening compliance.

The joint operation demonstrates the commitment of participating agencies to strengthen market surveillance, enforce compulsory specifications and help ensure that only safe and compliant products reach consumers.

05/10/2026

MEDIA COVERAGE | NRCS Compliance Enforcement in Rustenburg

The NRCS was featured in Platinum Weekly following a joint compliance operation conducted in Rustenburg, where non-compliant meat products were removed and confiscated.

The operation, conducted with SAPS and other stakeholders, highlights the NRCS’s ongoing efforts to enforce compulsory specifications, promote compliance and protect consumers from non-compliant products.
We appreciate the continued media coverage that helps raise public awareness of the importance of product compliance and consumer safety.

Read more: https://www.platinumweekly.co.za/community.php?story=4243

01/10/2026

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟯 | 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

The 𝗡𝗥𝗖𝗦 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 focused on the 𝗡𝗥𝗖𝗦 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 and its role in protecting consumers and ensuring they can purchase regulated products with confidence.

The engagement took place at 𝗠𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗮𝘇𝗶 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹, in a rural part of the 𝗲𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗸𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼, providing consumers with information to make informed purchasing decisions.