The trade in second-hand goods is regulated by the Second-Hand Goods Act 2009. The act covers dealers in second-hand goods and pawn brokers.
If you are buying or selling goods on Bike Hub that are not for your own personal use, it's likely that the Second-Hand Goods Act requires that you to register as a dealer.
Read the full Second-Hand Goods Act 2009 here.
Second-Hand Goods Act 2009 aims:
to regulate the business of dealers in second-hand goods and pawnbrokers, in order to combat trade in stolen goods; and
to promote ethical standards in the second-hand goods trade
Important Definitions:
The Act defines "Second-hand Goods" as goods which have been in use by a person other than the manufacturer or producer. It excludes goods with a value of less than R100.
A "Dealer" means a person who carries on a business of dealing in second-hand goods.
Registration
The Act is clear: Every person who carries on a business as a dealer must be registered.
Registration is processed through the South African Police Service. Find out more here.