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Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler

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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Consumer Talk: eDreams gives you unwanted subscription

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the travel booking site eDreams, which signs you up for an unwanted subscription which is difficult to cancel. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk's mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and…

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Consumer Talk: Shopping trollies causing damage

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about who should carry the responsibility when a shopping trolley damages your vehicle in the parking lot of a mall. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk's mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and…

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Consumer Talk: Eco-friendly products may not be recyclable

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how some eco-friendly products might not be recyclable and could, in fact, be wrecking a whole batch of good recycling in the process. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by…

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Consumer Talk: Consumer Ombud releases annual report

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler as she attends the release of the Consumer Ombud's annual report, which contains all kinds of fascinating insights into consumer complaints and their resolution, over the past year. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces…

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Consumer Talk: Crash test live from Germany

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler, who joins us live from Germany, where she's attending the latest round of crash test exercises held under the banner of Safer Cars for Africa. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by…

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Consumer Talk: When are you entitled to a refund?

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about one of the most misunderstood consumer issues: the return of goods and refunds. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit. Each week also covers consumer…

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Consumer Talk: Woolworths store card fee – from zero to R630 a year

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how the Woolworths store card fee has gone from zero to R630 per year. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit. Each week also covers consumer issues,…

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Consumer Talk: When your food delivery doesn’t arrive

Saskia Falken, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how food delivery service Uber Eats, reacted after a woman complained that pizzas she ordered never arrived. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided…

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Consumer Talk: Campaign for Front-of-Package food warning labels

Saskia Falken, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Angelika Grimbeek, the policy and programme Manager at HEALA, about why the organisation is calling for Front-of-Package Warning Labels to become a reality. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its…

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Consumer Talk: What hospitality can teach us about AI and the customer experience

Saskia Falken, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Sean Granger, general manager at Granny Mouse Country House and Spa, about whether hospitality has become too focused on automation, and why good old-fashioned customer service may still be the industry's biggest competitive advantage. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted…

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Consumer Talk: Fighting for a prize you’ve won

Saskia Falken, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how a woman had to fight to get her FIFA World Cup tickets and flights after winning a competition. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her…

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Consumer Talk: Courier insurance surcharge on plane tickets

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about courier companies' responsibility for taking care of your goods and also the added costs of buying plane tickets. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit.…

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