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Wendy Knowler is the Consumer Ninja
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Consumer Focus: Credit Ombud raises alarm over unfair lending practices
Steven Grootes speaks to Kwanda Vabaza, Manager for Adjudication at the National Financial Ombud’s Banking and Credit Division, about growing concerns over unfair practices in South Africa’s credit industry. They discuss the sharp rise in consumer complaints against credit providers, what this says…
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Consumer Ninja: When insurers cancel on claims
Stephen Grootes speaks to Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler about Thabiso, one of our listeners, whose claim was rejected and cover cancelled, the controversial practice of underwriting at claims stage, and what it means for policyholders. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and…
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Consumer Ninja: Sassa grants hit by funeral policy scam
Stephen Grootes speaks to consumer ninja Wendy Knowler about how vulnerable grant recipients are being targeted with fraudulent funeral policies and unlawful deductions from their Sassa payments. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He e…
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Consumer Ninja: FNB lounge charges catch clients off guard
Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Consumer ninja Wendy Knowler, about how FNB’s airport lounge access system charges clients upfront and only later confirms eligibility, leaving travellers unknowingly billed once their complimentary visits run out. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journali…
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Consumer Ninja: Bonitas switch chaos
Stephen Grootes speaks to Consumer ninja Wendy Knowler, about the chaotic switch to Momentum Health and why the transition has been such a difficult experience for Bonitas members. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the lat…
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Consumer Ninja: iStore water damage dispute raises questions
Stephen Grootes speaks to consumer ninja Wendy Knowler about a troubling iStore case that raises serious questions around accountability. This was after a Johannesburg man’s iPhone was damaged following a standard battery replacement. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist an…
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Consumer Ninja: What carmakers' 'vehicle off road' policy means for you
Stephen Grootes speaks to consumer ninja Wendy Knowler about what 'vehicle off road' really means for motorists, unpacking how lengthy delays in sourcing essential parts can leave cars stuck in workshops for months, while consumers continue footing the bill for repayments, insurance, and other cost…
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Consumer Ninja: The real cost of 'affordable' deals
Stephen Grootes speaks to consumer ninja Wendy Knowler about why 'affordability' has become the ultimate marketing trap, from shrinkflation to balloon payments and long cellphone contracts. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explor…
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Consumer Ninja: Fuel pain and the loyalty programme question
Stephen Grootes speaks to consumer ninja Wendy Knowler about how runaway fuel price hikes are pushing South Africans towards loyalty programmes, and how consumers can work out which fuel rewards, or combination of them, actually offer the best value as pain at the pumps deepens. The Money Show is …
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Consumer Ninja: When customers talk back, companies go quiet
Stephen Grootes speaks to consumer ninja Wendy Knowler about why companies invest heavily in talking to customers through advertising and marketing, but fall short when it comes to building meaningful channels that allow customers to engage with them on real problems. The Money Show is a podcast h…
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