SAMDDRA said the regulatory intervention could help improve fairness and transparency in South Africa's electronics repair and distribution market, while creating greater commercial opportunities for Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and reducing costs for consumers.
SAMDDRA has welcomed the direction of the proposed repair, service and maintenance aftermarket guidelines. The association believes consumers should be able to make informed choices about how and where they repair their devices.
Practical access to parts, tools, technical information and skills helps independent repair businesses deliver dependable service. It can also lower the cost of keeping devices in use for longer.
SAMDDRA will continue engaging industry partners and policymakers to support a fair repair ecosystem that creates sustainable opportunities for South African businesses.