Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler
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Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler joins Pippa Hudson to provide useful insights and tips on how to make the most of your buying power.
Episodes
- Consumer Talk: Toyota Starlet scores zero NCAP safety rating
The Toyota Starlet received a zero-star rating from Global NCAP following crash tests conducted in Germany, as reported by consumer journalist Wendy Knowler on Consumer Talk.
- Consumer Talk: When bed warranties go wrong
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler joins Pippa Hudson to discuss issues with bed warranties and manufacturers who may not comply with the CPA when handling customer complaints.
- Consumer Talk: New law to stop unsolicited marketing calls
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler explains a new law designed to curb unsolicited marketing calls. The discussion took place on the Consumer Talk show, hosted by Pippa Hudson on CapeTalk.
- Consumer Talk: Fighting for a travel VAT refund
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler addresses problems with Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds for international visitors to South Africa. The discussion is part of the Consumer Talk segment on the Lunch with Pippa Hudson show.
- Consumer Talk: Wireless power bank recall and new ProNutro formula misses the mark
This episode of Consumer Talk features consumer journalist Wendy Knowler addressing a recall of a power bank deemed dangerous and discusses consumer feedback on ProNutro's new formula.
- Consumer Talk: Safety concerns around stockpiling fuel, trees, baby formula and more
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler joins Pippa Hudson on Consumer Talk to discuss consumer issues including bottle deposits, formula shortages, fuel stockpiling, and free trees.
- Cosumer Talk: Travel nightmares, bottle deposits and more
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler joins Pippa Hudson to discuss lessons learned from travel disruptions and the confusion surrounding bottle deposit refunds, examining the discrepancies between the law and consumer realities.
- Consumer Talk: Baby food labels and marketing — are parents being misled?
Consumer Talk features UWC experts Aneeqah Latief and Dr Tamryn Frank discussing the marketing of baby formula and baby food. They assess whether brands adhere to advertising regulations intended for consumer protection.
- Consumer Talk: Understanding the rules and refunds around laybys
Pippa Hudson discusses layby regulations and refund policies with consumer journalist Wendy Knowler, highlighting a situation where a refund was denied for a canceled layby.
- Consumer Talk: Chery Tiggo 7 Pro car gets crash tested
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler shares the latest crash test results for the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro with host Pippa Hudson on Consumer Talk.
- Consumer Talk: Escalating fees charged by rental agents – what's fair and what's not?
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler addresses the increasing fees imposed by rental agents and landlords in a market with fewer available properties. The show focuses on consumer matters and broader lifestyle topics.
- Consumer Talk: Focus on food labelling in supermarkets
Wendy Knowler, a consumer journalist, spoke with Pippa Hudson about the significance of precise labelling on food products sold in supermarkets.
- Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler – Another popular SA car gets low NCAP rating
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler addresses a recent low NCAP safety rating for a popular car model in South Africa. The segment is part of the
- Consumer Talk: Effect of upgrade of Virgin Active gyms
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler provides a follow-up on the luxury upgrades at Virgin Active's Greenpoint club, detailing how these changes are affecting gym members. The discussion is featured on the "Lunch with Pippa Hudson" show.
- Consumer Talk: Getting the best out of a kitchen renovation
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler provides advice on optimizing kitchen renovations and avoiding potential pitfalls. The discussion is featured on the CapeTalk show Consumer Talk.
- Consumer Talk: Gift cards and inferior wraps
Wendy Knowler discusses issues with gift cards, including re-issuing them, and addresses concerns about the quality of a specific brand of wraps on Consumer Talk.
- Consumer Talk: How to navigate Airports and Flights for the holidays
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler discusses strategies for a better airport and flight experience during holidays on the Consumer Talk segment of Lunch with Pippa Hudson.
- Consumer Talk: Fee increases in fixed-term contracts
Wendy Knowler discusses fee increases in fixed-term contracts on Consumer Talk. This segment is from the lifestyle-driven show
- Consumer Talk: Unpacking monthly rental agency admin fees
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler addresses the legality of monthly rental agency admin fees charged to tenants in conversation with Pippa Hudson on CapeTalk.
- Consumer Talk: Avoiding the Black Friday scams
Wendy Knowler provides consumer advice on avoiding Black Friday scams. The discussion takes place on the CapeTalk show Lunch with Pippa Hudson.
- Consumer Talk: How to check quality of online product
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler explains how to evaluate the quality of products listed online by carefully reading the product descriptions.
- Consumer Talk: Cancelling a cell phone contract
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler joins Pippa Hudson on Consumer Talk to discuss the challenges associated with cancelling cell phone contracts.
- Consumer Talk: Service bots could alienate customers
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler speaks with Pippa Hudson about the potential for digital solutions, like service bots, to alienate customers. The discussion is part of the lifestyle-driven show "Lunch with Pippa Hudson" on CapeTalk.
- Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler – Pitfalls of getting your car towed
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler talks to Pippa Hudson about the pitfalls consumers may encounter when their car is towed.
- Consumer Talk: Fine print on contracts
Wendy Knowler, consumer journalist, speaks with Pippa Hudson about the necessity of carefully reading the fine print within contracts.
- Consumer Talk: Travel insurance exclusion extended to family member
This episode of Consumer Talk features consumer journalist Wendy Knowler discussing the extension of travel insurance exclusions to include a family member of the insured traveler.
- Consumer Talk: How unscrupulous contractors take advantage of elderly customers
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler addresses listener concerns about unscrupulous contractors who take advantage of elderly customers. The discussion is featured on CapeTalk's lifestyle program, Lunch with Pippa Hudson.
- Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler: Second-hand car purchases
Wendy Knowler discusses potential problems with purchasing second-hand cars and answers listener questions. Andrew Travers of FirstCheck also joins the conversation.
- Consumer Talk: Beware using AI to fight your consumer battles
Wendy Knowler explains on Consumer Talk the risks associated with employing AI-generated content in consumer disputes.
- Consumer Talk: In conversation with the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud
Pippa Hudson interviews Lee Soobrathi, the Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman, on the CapeTalk show Lunch with Pippa Hudson.
- Consumer Talk: Redeeming vouchers
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler discusses problems people have encountered when trying to redeem vouchers they purchased for experiences. This segment is from the show Consumer Talk on CapeTalk.
- Consumer Talk: How to get rid of marketing spam
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler explains how to stop receiving marketing spam from retailers. Sara-Jayne Makwala King was speaking in for Pippa Hudson.
- Consumer Talk: Aircon contractor fails to deliver
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler addresses a series of complaints regarding an air-conditioning company on CapeTalk's Lunch with Pippa Hudson. The discussion highlights the potential risks associated with paying for goods or services befo…
- Consumer Talk: How to read food labels
Lesego Marule, a lecturer in Consumer and Food Sciences, and registered dietician Roxanne Gieske explain how to read food labels on Consumer Talk with Pippa Hudson. They cover the legally required information and how to interpret it.
- Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler: Third party vendors
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler addresses third-party vendor concerns on this episode of Consumer Talk, featured within the lifestyle show Lunch with Pippa Hudson.
- Consumer Talk: Slip and falls in supermarket
Wendy Knowler and Trudie Broekman discuss responsibility for slip and falls in supermarkets on Consumer Talk.
- Consumer Talk: Teenagers allowed to sign up for gym contracts
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler joins Pippa Hudson on Consumer Talk to discuss the issue of gyms permitting teenagers to enter into contracts. The segment is part of the broader lifestyle-focused show, Lunch with Pippa Hudson.
- Consumer Talk: Are wet wipes flushable and biodegradable?
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler joins Pippa Hudson on Consumer Talk to investigate claims about the flushability and biodegradability of wet wipes.
- Consumer Talk: Vinegar shortage affecting South Africans
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler joined Pippa Hudson on CapeTalk to discuss a shortage of vinegar and its effects on consumers in South Africa.
- Consumer Talk: Irish visa delays cause havoc
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler discusses the delays in issuing Irish visas and the significant disruption this is causing to South Africans' travel plans. This discussion occurred on the CapeTalk show Lunch with Pippa Hudson.
- Consumer Talk 2: Tech helps to access unclaimed benefits
Rowan Gordon of Robin Hood Unclaimed Benefits discusses a technology platform designed to help South Africans access their unclaimed benefits. This segment was featured on CapeTalk's "Lunch with Pippa Hudson".
- Consumer Talk 1: Difference between a motor warranty and a motor plan
Erica Liebenberg from JustMoney discusses the distinction between motor warranties and motor plans on Consumer Talk. The episode is part of the Lunch with Pippa Hudson show on CapeTalk.
- Consumer Talk: Expired drivers licences in insurance claims
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler addresses an insurance claim that was denied because the driver's licence had expired. The discussion took place on the Consumer Talk segment of the Lunch with Pippa Hudson show.
- Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler – Misleading advertising
Wendy Knowler addresses misleading advertising practices, specifically when advertised special deals are not available to loyal customers. This discussion occurred on the CapeTalk show Lunch with Pippa Hudson.
- Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler – Prepaid electricity used to pay landlord’s municipal arrears
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler discusses with Pippa Hudson the issue of tenants paying off their landlord’s municipal arrears through their prepaid electricity purchases. The discussion takes place on the lifestyle-driven show Lunch wit…
- Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler – DSTV installer overcharges pensioner
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler discusses an incident where a pensioner was charged more than R8000 for a DSTV installation on the show Consumer Talk.
- Consumer Talk: Unintentional shoplifting
Wendy Knowler addresses a consumer journalist case involving unintentional shoplifting and its repercussions for a retail customer. This discussion is featured on the CapeTalk program, Lunch with Pippa Hudson.
- Consumer Talk: Weather-related insurance claims
Pippa speaks with consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about insurance claims for storm damage. Many claims are rejected because insurers attribute the damage to gradual deterioration from lack of maintenance or poor building quality, not a s…
- Consumer Talk: Compensation after injury in a store
Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about what happens when you injure yourself in a shop. This segment is part of the
- Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler on fixing pricing errors
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler explains consumer rights regarding pricing errors, specifically when the price at the till does not match the advertised shelf price.