Three years go, I was scammed out of my savings when I was sold a car that was unroadworthy. Initially, I was told the car was in perfect condition as it was functional and in running condition. Little did I know that the car would not pass any of the required roadworthy tests. When I took the car for servicing it was discovered that it had previously been involved in an accident and had a significant amount of its parts welded together. I was told it would not pass any of the required roadworthy tests. I then approached the person who sold it to me, who refused to cancel the deal. I was forced to take the matter to court. I am a pensioner and cannot afford an attorney. At one stage, I did, however approach the local attorneys’ office. I was told that a letter costs R20 and summons cost R250, but after paying R500 I was informed that I would also have to pay an upfront fee of R750 per hour to have my case handled by an attorney.
I was stymied with legal jargon every time I tried to get the matter to court. As recently as 19 January, I was told that I didn’t cross the T’s and dot the I’s when all I was asking for was a day in court to prove my case and have it heard against those who have defrauded me. This includes a commissioner of the court. All efforts to get my case heard and tried at the civil court have failed. I will now turn to the criminal court and make a case of fraud against the seller, which means I won’t get my money back. All I want is to see justice before I am called home. Yes, In March I will be turning 80, and I don’t know how much more time I have on earth.
