Wendy on keeping your personal info out of the wrong hands
Despite the fact that identity fraud is rife, most consumers are far too...
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What you need to know about loan offers
The end of January/early February is usually a tough time for consumers,...
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Wendy on what to do when renting a holiday home
Christmas and Easter are boom time for the holiday accommodation rental ...
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Wrong price scanning: Wendy on what to look out for
This is a topic most people will relate to: there’s a price displayed fo...
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Shopping, refuse bags: Are you paying more for less?
Plastic bag issues concern quite a few consumers. So this first Consumer...
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Festive frenzy: Wendy's advice on returns
Given that there’s a buying frenzy going on out there, many of the purch...
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Wendy weighs in on budget airline woes
Most South Africans will know about the drama which has unfolded around ...
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What you need to know before renting a car
Reading the small print of a car rental contract is a lot like reading t...
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How Big Brother can affect your car insurance
We all love technology, but sometimes it can work against us.
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Wendy on do's and don'ts of recycling
In July - I quoted Durban Solid Waste’s Robert Abbu as saying that withi...
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Why gifts sent from abroad could cost you
This week’s show was a cautionary tale for people who’re expecting Chris...
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Car part costs: Why you should care
I think it’s fair to say most people don’t give a thought to the cost of...
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He said, she said: Wendy on verbal assurances
This week’s Consumerwatch is devoted to a “he said, she said” case which...
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Wendy on the no credit card, no flight policy
If you have a valid, paid-for air ticket in your hand and proper identif...
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Is SA eating clean? Wendy investigates
Life in South Africa has changed dramatically since 1994 in so many ways...
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A suite deal: Wendy on warranties
A defective lounge suite and a couple who tried to get justice for more ...
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Should you care about what you eat?
The food industry, and consumers obsesses over food safety issue, but wh...
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How to be a smarter online shopper
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Decoder swap drama: How not to be misled
A misleading telesales script has created all kinds of drama for TV comp... -
When do gift vouchers actually expire?
It’s been a sore point with consumers for years. Someone gives you a gif...