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Knowler Knows: Another popular South African car has scored a shocking zero safety stars
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about another alarming vehicle safety rating for the South African market. The Toyota Starlet has received a shocking zero-star safety rating from the Global New Car Assessment Programme (Global NCAP) following crash tests conducted in …
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Knowler Knows: The fine print fight from flight refunds to mattress warranties
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to consumer journalist, Wendy Knowler about the hidden terms and conditions that can leave consumers out of pocket. First, they unpack Caitlin’s frustrating Booking.com experience. She booked five Emirates flights through her husband’s Booking.com account for travel betwee…
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Knowler Knows: South Africans affected by flight cancellations due to escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Relebogile Mabotja speaks with consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how ongoing conflict in the Middle East has disrupted flights to and from the region in recent months and the strong possibility of further disruptions. They unpack what travellers can realistically expect when it comes to refun…
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Knowler Knows: The ProNutro PROBLEM!
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the backlash surrounding the reformulation of ProNutro. For many South Africans, it’s more than just a product change it’s a crisis. After more than 60 years and three generations of loyal customers, the original recipe is gone fo…
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Knowler Knows: Why product recalls are rising…should we be worried?
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the surge in product recalls this year. South Africa’s regulator has already announced 18 recalls, spanning contaminated food, medical supplies, and safety defects in vehicles. However, this is not necessarily a sign that the mark…
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Knowler Knows: Not what I ordered
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Wendy Knowler about the surprisingly common and sometimes bizarre world of online shopping mix-ups. From incorrect product substitutions to outright delivery blunders, these errors can be more than just inconvenient. While mistakes can happen, the real issue lies in ho…
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Knowler Knows: The car scam costing South Africans thousands
Relebogile Mabotja is joined by consumer journalist Wendy Knowler, Lebogang Gaoketse, Head of Marketing and Communication for Motor at WesBank, and Malcolm Cavie of View4You to unpack a crucial life skill, spotting the difference between a genuine bargain and a scam. They explore a growing car sale…
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Knowler knows: The online shopping gamble (what happens when what you ordered is not what arrives?)
Kgomotso Modise (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the risks of online shopping. Buying online has transformed the way we shop often making life more convenient but it also comes with significant risks if consumers are not careful. And sometime…
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Knowler Knows: The fuel levies that makes up part of the petrol price
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the latest developments affecting South African motorists. Did you know that while the petrol price is regulated by government, the price of diesel is not? This means diesel prices can vary between filling stations, making it wort…
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The Consumer Feature: The Global NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) results for Chery Tiggo 7
702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you…
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