Prohibited & Restricted Items Policy

This policy protects buyers, vendors and the platform and keeps the Marketplace lawful. Vendors must not list, and buyers must not order, the items below. Breach may result in listing removal, account suspension and reporting to authorities.

• Illegal goods of any kind, and stolen property.

  • Counterfeit, replica or infringing goods (Counterfeit Goods Act; trade-mark and copyright infringement).

  • Weapons, ammunition, explosives and related controlled items.

  • Drugs, narcotics and related paraphernalia.

  • Protected wildlife, ivory, rhino horn and CITES-restricted species products.

  • Human remains, body parts and unsafe/recalled products.

  • Hazardous, toxic or radioactive materials prohibited for general sale.

  • Sexual content involving minors, and any content unlawful under South African law.

• Alcohol and tobacco: only with the GTA's prior written approval, where the vendor holds the required licence and age-verification is enforced.

  • Medicines, supplements and medical devices: only where lawfully registered and permitted for sale.

  • Food and perishables: only with appropriate health/safety compliance and labelling.

  • Cosmetics and chemicals: only where compliant with labelling and safety rules.

  • Cultural and heritage items: only with any required permits.

  • Electronics: must meet applicable safety/ICASA-type requirements.

Vendors warrant that everything they list or consign to the GTA warehouse is lawful, authentic and safe, and that they hold any required licences or permits. The GTA may refuse to accept, or may return at the vendor's cost, consigned stock that breaches this policy. Vendors indemnify the GTA against claims arising from prohibited or non-compliant listings (see the Vendor Agreement).

We may remove any listing and suspend any account that breaches this policy, without notice where necessary, and may report unlawful items to the authorities. Report a suspect listing by emailing admin@visitgauteng.net.