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Not bog standard

01 September 2010 - 15:13

Have you ever come across a toilet roll with squares that look smaller than usual, and the roll seems to run out very quickly?

Illegal to charge for the packaging

01 September 2010 - 14:46

Stores are required by law to programme their tills to subtract, or tare, the weight of the polystyrene tray, cling wrap or paper bag from t...

Buying a used car? Look sharp!

25 August 2010 - 14:42

At Consumerwatch, we get heaps of emails from people who've bought cars and found out too late all sorts of things they wish they'd known be...

An end to 'No Returns'?

18 August 2010 - 14:29

You know those signs that you see in some shops? 'No Returns, no refunds, no exchanges?' Well, they've never been legal, because no sign ca...

How not to buy a puppy

11 August 2010 - 14:00

Before you buy a puppy, here's what you need to know to avoid heartbreak.

Have fake contract, will debit

04 August 2010 - 15:27

Wendy explains why you need to check your bank statements very carefully every month...

They've got your number - & you're paying

04 August 2010 - 15:11

Durbanite Kay Naidoo wrote to Consumerwatch to complain about harassing SMSes he kept getting from a debt collecting firm of attorneys calle...

Been 'garnished'? Check that it's legit

28 July 2010 - 14:41

With an average of 50 000 new debt-related judgements being granted in SA courts every month, many of relating to emoluments attachment orde...

Check your bank statement!

21 July 2010 - 15:04

Is your bank account being debited without your authority?

Frequently Asked Questions

14 July 2010 - 14:17

Today we tackled a couple of issues that crop up in listeners’ Frequently Asked Questions. Is the price you see really the price you're enti...

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