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Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler

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: Expired drivers licences in insurance claims

Sara-Jayne Makwala King in for Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about an insurance claim that was rejected because of an expired driver’s licence card. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a d...

Jun 25, 202534 min

Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler – Misleading advertising

Pippa Hudson, speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about misleading advertising after a company advertised a special deal designed to lure new customers, but their loyal customers don’t qualify. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Po...

Jun 18, 202524 min

Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler – Prepaid electricity used to pay landlord’s municipal arrears

Pippa Hudson, speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about tenants paying off their landlord’s municipal arrears through their prepaid electricity purchases. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile ...

Jun 11, 202533 min

Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler – DSTV installer overcharges pensioner

Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about a pensioner who was charged over R8000 to install his DSTV dish. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer ...

May 28, 202535 min

Consumer Talk: Unintentional shoplifting

Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about a case of unintentional shopping by a retail customer and the consequences. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm...

May 14, 202538 min

Consumer Talk: Weather-related insurance claims

Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how storm-related claims are rejected by the insurers because damage was caused by gradual deterioration of structures due to lack of maintenance, or poor building quality, rather than a specific weather event. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water spo...

May 07, 202539 min

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. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in th...

Apr 30, 202541 min

Consumer Talk: Travel insurance discrepancies

Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about travel insurance exclusions that might come back to bite you, and they revisit last week’s conversation around pricing discrepancies and how stores deal with them. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly li...

Apr 23, 202537 min

Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler on fixing pricing errors

Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about pricing errors and your rights as a consumer if the price at the till doesn’t match what was on the shelf. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile ...

Apr 16, 202535 min

Consumer Talk: How stolen laptops are tracked

Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how stolen laptops are tracked, and what questions to ask when buying a “reconditioned” laptop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 02, 202535 min

Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler on cellphone roaming charges victory

Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how Cell C has been fined and ordered to refund one of its customers and pay her legal costs after a dispute over international roaming costs. The customer was charged an international roaming bill three times more than the bill limit she’d set before departing on an overseas trip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 202559 min

Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler on bus ticket refund

Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about getting a refund for a woman who was not allowed to board a long-distance bus with a paid ticket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 202537 min

Consumer Talk: How Life Rights schemes work

Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about an interesting case involving a life rights investment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 05, 202535 min

Consumer Talk: Pensioner gets her home back from tenants

Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about a Fish Hoek pensioner who got back possession of her home from tenants who hadn't been paying rent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 15, 202541 min

Consumer Talk: Website scams Ozempic buyers

Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about consumers who are buying the weight-loss drug Ozempic from all the wrong places. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 11, 202438 min

Consumer Talk: Warnings about cybercriminals

Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler who says cybercriminals are ramping up their efforts and a Capetonian loses R15k in a holiday booking scam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 04, 202436 min

Consumer Talk: Timeshare update

Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler who gives an update on the timeshare industry today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 27, 202437 min

Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler: Direct Marketing

Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about draft regulations to help protect consumers against unsolicited sales calls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 06, 202440 min

Consumer Talk: Refunds for credit checks not paid

Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about rental agents who are charging potential tenants for credit checks that are never done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 202435 min

Consumer Talk: Auction and a few updates

Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about complaints against a local auction house about its payment practices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 202436 min
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