Renke, Stefan2012-01-032012-01-032011Renke, S 2011, 'Measures in South African consumer credit legislation aimed at the prevention of reckless lending and over-indebtedness : an overview against the background of recent developments in the European Union', Journal of Contemporary Roman Dutch Law/Tydskrif Vir Hedendaagse Romeins-Hollandse Reg, vol. 74, no. 2, pp. 1-21.1682-4490http://hdl.handle.net/2263/17715Whether the direct and indirect measures in the National Credit aimed at the prevention of too much debt will in all respects attain its legislative objective, remains to be seen. However, it can be said with certainty that the Act, at least as far as the prevention side of debt is concerned, is a great improvement on its predecessors and something we could be proud of.enLexisNexis. This artice is embargoed by the publisher until June 2012.Prevention of reckless lendingPrevention of over-indebtednessNational Credit Act 34 of 2005Consumer credit -- Law and legislation -- South AfricaLoans, Personal -- Law and legislation -- South AfricaDebtor and creditorArticle