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Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler

CapeTalk
Cape Town
Consumer Protection Act
South Africa
Global NCAP
Artificial Intelligence
Standard Bank
Toyota Starlet
Safer Cars For Africa
Capetalk
Lay-By (consumer Protection)
Online Scams
Recycling
Automobile Association Of South Africa
Virgin Active
Black Friday
Tow Truck Industry
Advertising Regulatory Board
Rental Market
Bottle Deposits
Virgin Active Point Club Greenpoint

Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler joins Pippa Hudson to provide useful insights and tips on how to make the most of your buying power.

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Miles Kobeka
Social entrepreneur running Qualisa refill outlets in Alexandra
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Episode: Consumer Talk: Refill retail stations gaining popularity
Alejandro Fueras
Representative from Global NCAP who joined the discussion on crash testing and results
Global NCAP
Episode: Consumer Talk: Starlet upgrades its NCAP rating
Bobby Ramaguede
CEO of the Automobile Association
Automobile Association (AA) South Africa
Episode: Consumer Talk: Starlet upgrades its NCAP rating
Trevor Botzes
Listener with a similar experience, spoke by phone
Cape Talk listener
Episode: Consumer Talk: eDreams gives you unwanted subscription
Barry Moret
Cape Talk producer who shared his experience with eDreams
Cape Talk
Episode: Consumer Talk: eDreams gives you unwanted subscription
Simon Coleman
Specialist liability underwriter, CEO of a liability-focused company
The Liability Company
Episode: Consumer Talk: Shopping trollies causing damage
Boipelo Madunsela
Petco recycling value chain analyst
Petco
Episode: Consumer Talk: Eco-friendly products may not be recyclable
Lee Subrathi
Consumer Goods and Services Ombud
Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO)
Episode: Consumer Talk: Consumer Ombud releases annual report
Alejandro Fioras
Global NCAP Senior Technical Strategy Advisor
Global NCAP
Episode: Consumer Talk: Crash test live from Germany

Hosts

Wendy Knowler
Consumer journalist and guest host guiding consumer advice; frequently appears in on-air consumer rights segments.
Pippa Hudson
Co-host introducing the show and guiding consumer questions; leads discussions on consumer rights and policy implications.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Great advice. Empower yourself

    Wendy is the consumer guru. Listen to her and learn so you DON’T need to adk her for help.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @Mermaid_nix
    South Africa3 years ago

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Guests bring credible expertise and real-world experience.
The host makes complex topics accessible with practical steps.
Content is consistently actionable for listeners facing consumer issues.
Strong emphasis on documentation and escalation helps listeners feel empowered.

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#144
South Africa/Education

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Consumer Talk: Refill retail stations gaining popularity
Q: What brands or suppliers are typically used in these refill systems?
Dispenser programs commonly use branded products or retailer house brands to build trust and enable straightforward price comparisons with shelf products.
Consumer Talk: Refill retail stations gaining popularity
Q: How do refill stations affect consumer budgets and affordability?
Refill stations allow buying smaller quantities at low price points, which improves cash flow for households and encourages frequent, low-cost purchases rather than big bulk buys.
Consumer Talk: Shopping trollies causing damage
Q: Simon, what needs to be proven to hold a supermarket liable in a trolley-related incident?
Foreseeability and reasonable precautions not taken, plus evidence that links the supermarket's management or negligence to the incident; there are also precedents where prior knowledge of hazards led to liability, though each case is highly fact-specific.
Consumer Talk: Eco-friendly products may not be recyclable
Q: If bottles are labeled as compostable, won't they eventually decompose even if they end up in landfill?
Not in typical landfill conditions. PLA requires industrial composting conditions (high temperature, controlled aeration and humidity) to decompose, which are not present in ordinary landfills, leading to potential fragmentation and contaminants rather than complete decomposition.
Consumer Talk: Eco-friendly products may not be recyclable
Q: Is there anything that consumers can look for on the packaging that would tell them not to recycle it?
Yes. Look for explicit wording such as 'this bottle is compostable' or 'biodegradable' and recognize that such packaging should not go into the PET recycling stream, as it is often unsuitable for the traditional recycling process.

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The show centers on practical consumer protection, rights, and buying power with a strong SA focus. Episodes cover issues from missed deliveries and refund challenges to food labeling, hospitality tech versus personal service, and regulatory questions around banking, VAT refunds, and product recalls. Across guests, the program blends personal stories, expert insights, and actionable steps for listeners, often highlighting how brands, regulators, and retailers handle complaints and accountability. A standout strength is turning complex consumer rights into clear, shareable guidance, with real-world examples and a persuasive emphasis on documentation and escalation when things go wrong.

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1. Miles Kobeka
2. Alejandro Fueras
3. Bobby Ramaguede
4. Trevor Botzes
5. Barry Moret
6. Simon Coleman
7. Boipelo Madunsela
8. Lee Subrathi

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