Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the difficulty of getting customer feedback when encountering problems with an international booking site. And we share another unfortunate example of online shopping options presenting themselves as South Africa, but actually based in China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 02, 2024•38 min
Pippa continues the discussion with Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler We about the National Consumer Commission with regard to its handling of complaints about cars which go horribly wrong shortly after purchase See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 25, 2024•36 min
Pippa speaks to Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about tariffs for imported clothing, a product recall for Checkers hummus, and a follow-up on two stories we’ve covered earlier in the year where significant developments have occurred. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 18, 2024•38 min
Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about a case where the Western Cape High Court ordered a car dealership to take back the dud Daihatsu it sold to a client in 2019. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 11, 2024•41 min
Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how the new requirement for South African citizens visiting Ireland to get a visa is throwing many travel plans into disarray. And with Bok fever running high, scammers are cashing in on the huge demand for supporters’ jerseys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 04, 2024•35 min
Pippa speaks to Consumer journalist, Wendy Knowler about cellphone fraud - specifically what authentication processes the networks are using to deter fraudsters - clearly not successfully enough. And, a US video of a dog setting a house on fire by chewing on a lithium ion battery prompted an investigation into how we should safely be disposing of our cellphones and their batteries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 14, 2024•37 min
Pippa speaks to Consumer journalist, Wendy Knowler about how fraudsters are getting access to our details and using them to upgrade their phones at our expense. She also tackles queries about call centres. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 07, 2024•33 min
Wendy Knowler takes on the case of the peeling automotive paint, looks at car safety ratings, and discusses a consumer ombud notice that provides an interesting follow-up to our many stories about dodgy online retailers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 31, 2024•35 min
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler warns again about falling for online scams and how to protect yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 24, 2024•40 min
Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about a body corporate who locked out a tenant because their landlord was behind in their levies. Wendy is also attending the Institute of Food Technology conference in Chicago and gives information on the latest food innovations, challenges, and trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 17, 2024•38 min
Crystal speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how to deal with escalating water bills and what's happened with the size of a punnet of mushrooms, which has gone down from 250g to 200g. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 03, 2024•38 min
Pippa speaks to Wendy about the current shortage of 10c and 20c pieces, meaning retailers with large numbers of cash-paying customers are facing challenges of the small change kind. Plus, the National Consumer Commission is targeting retailers selling “expired food”, once again failing to distinguish between foods with Use By dates and those with Best Before dates. The law does not apply equally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 26, 2024•36 min
Amy McIver speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about various online stores, including Shelf Your Shoes, Reliable Store, Froggie, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 12, 2024•35 min
Chef Pete Goffe-Wood, the Masterchef SA judge, joins Pippa Hudson and consumer journalist Wendy Knowler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 05, 2024•36 min
Pippa Hudson and consumer journalist Wendy Knowler look at a few cases that have gone the way of our listeners. Multichoice Two laptop cases See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 22, 2024•35 min
On Consumer Talk this week, Abongile Nzelenzele and consumer journalist Wendy Knowler, look at consumer's right to cancel a booking and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15, 2024•36 min
Pippa Hudson and consumer journalist Wendy Knowler discuss cancellation terms and conditions, what a retailer or supplier can legally implement as a penalty, and in what circumstances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 08, 2024•35 min
Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler joins Pippa Hudson to discuss senior discounts and an interview with Marilyn Hallett from YOU’VE EARNED IT. YOU’VE EARNED IT is a Cape-based digital media platform for South African 60-plussers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 01, 2024•38 min
Pippa Hudson and consumer journalist Wendy Knowler discuss insurance premiums and what is meant to happen if you miss a payment – from your and the insurer’s sides. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 17, 2024•39 min
Pippa and Wendy tackle consumer issues around gift vouchers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 27, 2024•36 min
With Wendy Knowler Consumer journalist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 20, 2024•33 min
Guest: Natasha Lyon | Beekeeper, bee guardian, founder of Lyon Raw Artisan Honey, and South Africa’s first internationally trained honey sommelier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 13, 2024•40 min
Guests Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler Sr Karin Davidson works at the Cape Town Infusion Centre and is a director of NPO, the AutoImmune Alliance of South Africa. Mark Hyman | Founder and CEO of MediCheck Catherine McCormack | Executive director at Arthritis Kids South Africa See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 06, 2024•36 min
Guests Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler Christelle Coleman |CEO and founder of Ami Underwriting Managers, an underwriting agency for Lombard Insurance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 28, 2024•39 min
Guest: Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 21, 2024•24 min
Guest: Financial journalist Maya Fisher-French of Maya on Money See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 08, 2024•11 min
Guest: Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 07, 2024•36 min
Guest: Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 31, 2024•36 min
Guest: Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 24, 2024•37 min
Guest: Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 17, 2024•35 min