Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the change in Sensodyne toothpaste. 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 water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle d...

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the continuing saga of the peeling paint of certain models of Hyundai. 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 water sports enthusiast Pippa...

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about spare parts and appliance repairs. 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 water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle-dr...

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about PepsiCo announcing today that it is discontinuing ProNutro in South Africa, 64 years after it was launched. 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...

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about loyalty programmes. 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, plus conversations on health, wealth and the environme...

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how refill stations at retailers are gaining popularity. 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, plus conversation...

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the new NCAP results for the Toyota Starlet. 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, plus conversations on health,...

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the travel booking site eDreams, which signs you up for an unwanted subscription that is difficult to cancel. 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. Eac...

Pippa Hudson speaks with consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about who should be responsible when a shopping trolley damages your vehicle in a mall parking lot. 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 co...

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 he...

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 em...

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 form...

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 is...

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, plu...

Saskia Falken 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 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 forme...

Saskia Falken 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 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 b...

Saskia Falken speaks to Sean Granger, General Manager at Granny Mouse Country House & 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 CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show.  This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the aud...

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 a...

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 s...

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about a carpenter who, after 18 years, had paid R200,000 on his R50,000 home loan with Standard Bank. 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 co...

Jacob Moshokoa, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler on whether there is plastic in our teabags and a warning for websites claiming to be local but are based in China. 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, guide...

Pippa Hudson follows up with consumer journalist Wendy Knowler on several companies who’ve acknowledged problems with their products and have tried to fix them. 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...

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the auction industry and a series of complaints around tardy payment practices. 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 is...

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about another popular South African car, the Toyota Starlet, which has received zero stars by Global NCAP after being crash tested in Germany. 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...

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how bed manufacturers handle customer complaints and some of the common strategies for ducking accountability which aren’t compliant with the CPA. 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 f...