Road accident victims - where is the money going?
Sadly it should come as no surprise to South Africans that vast amounts ...
Consumer Hacks
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Gym contract traps: Exercising your right to protect yourself
Spring is here and that means the gyms are working hard to push that tir...
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As consumers, we are not one; says Wendy
WHAT would you do if you won three times your monthly income, Wendy?
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'There's a fly in my coffee' - how companies deal with foreign object complaints
Nunus in salads, worms in chocolate and a piece of glass in a can of bea...
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Getting a tattoo? Get the deal in writing, says Wendy
Tattooing is a little offbeat as businesses go, to be sure.
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Parody accounts causing corporate havoc on Twitter
Social media is a complicated universe for newbies to navigate, includin...
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Why taking home your "doggy bag" is a good idea
First of all, “doggy bag” is clearly not the appropriate term because in...
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Wendy on challenges of the new metro bill
Mention the words “metro bill” to an eThekwini resident and you’re likel...
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Will you be able to replace your write-off?
So what’s the problem with having your car declared a write-off?
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Is buying online worth the risk? Wendy investigates
Paying a stranger for something they have advertised online is a very ri...
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Re-evaluating your vehicle tracking contract
Do you know what you’re paying every month for your vehicle tracking, an...
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Assumptions that could cost you at the till
When it comes to supermarkets, many of us make assumptions about prices ...
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When is a loan not a loan? Wendy investigates
Today’s story began in January, a time when many consumers find themselv...
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“I ate it, but it was terrible.”
I’ve spent a very long time championing the rights of consumers and inte...
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Retail credit cards: Wendy on a new charge in store for you
Did you know that by law, retailers can legally impose a monthly service...
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Salary not lasting long? Here’s Wendy on cutting costs
I think it safe to say that most of us are feeling the pinch and looking...
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Wendy on what to look out for when renting a car
Few people realise the financial risk they’re exposing themselves to whe...
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Park & Fly Africa update: How not to be taken for a ride
This is Part 2 of last week’s show about the company which was found to ...
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What you need to know before handing your car over
When Kundai Chibarabada handed over the keys to her Mercedes C-Class to ...
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Durban dog case: Wendy on the cost of rabies
It was the best-kept secret in Durban - a confirmed case of rabies back ...