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Wendy Knowler is the Consumer Ninja
The Money Show brings you a weekly focus on consumer issues with renowned consumer journalist Wendy Knowler to both highlight a problem and offer a solutionThank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff...
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Episodes
Consumer Ninja - Banking on safety: What happens when threats turn into financial nightmares? 04.06.2025 6:15
Stephen Grootes speaks to Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler about the harsh reality of bank policies in cases of fraud involving coercion. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations w...
Consumer ninja - Hidden interest charges on 'late' home loan payments 28.05.2025 7:35
Stephen Grootes speaks to Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler about people with home loans who may be paying extra interest due to 'late' payments, despite paying on time, because their debit order date doesn't match the loan's due date. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, in...
Consumer ninja - High Court cracks down on unfair credit insurance practices 14.05.2025 9:24
Stephen Grootes speaks to Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler about a landmark High Court ruling that found offering credit insurance — including retrenchment and disability cover — to people who can’t claim the benefits, breaches the National Credit Act. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic tre...
Consumer ninja - Paying for fugazi service fee on garage cards 07.05.2025 8:44
Stephen Grootes interviews Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler about the issue of Standard Bank clients unknowingly paying a monthly service fee of R100 on garage cards they ceased using years ago. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance s...
Consumer ninja - Insurance dropouts: The high cost of filing claims 30.04.2025 10:28
Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler about how insurance companies often drop customers who file too many claims, leaving them vulnerable and searching for new coverage. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance stra...
Consumer ninja- The car insurance trap: What you need to know about tracking devices 23.04.2025 9:38
Stephen Grootes speaks to Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler about the importance of complying with tracking device requirements for car insurance, especially for high-risk vehicles. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Eac...
Consumer Ninja - Buying a car? Trust yourself, not the dealership! 16.04.2025 10:28
Stephen Grootes speaks to consumer ninja Wendy Knowler about the importance of doing thorough background checks when buying a car, warning that even reputable dealerships may not be entirely honest. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal f...
Consumer ninja - The hidden debt trap: Unpaid shortfalls after repossession 09.04.2025 8:50
Stephen Grootes speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the often-overlooked issue of shortfalls after repossession, where individuals may still be liable for unpaid debts even after losing their assets, and how this can impact their credit records and future financial opportunities. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes....
Consumer Ninja - False promises: When salespeople don't deliver 26.03.2025 9:15
Stephen Grootes talks to Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler about the prevalence of false promises made by salespeople, particularly in the cellphone and car industries, and how customers can protect themselves from these deceptive practices. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developme...
Consumer ninja - Hyundai's paintwork problem: A decade-long defect exposed 19.03.2025 10:26
Stephen Grootes speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the ongoing saga of the Hyundai i20's defective paintwork and the company's efforts to rectify the issue. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each epi...
Consumer ninja - Navigating real estate pitfalls and disclosure dilemmas 12.03.2025 8:33
Stephen Grootes speaks to Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler about the importance of thorough property inspections and disclosure, highlighting a recent court case where a buyer successfully sued sellers for concealing damp damage in a Johannesburg home. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, busine...
Consumer ninja - Are you wasting your money on insurance? 05.03.2025 6:11
Stephen Grootes talks to Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler about the alarming reality that many insurance policyholders may be paying premiums in vain, unaware that they are not adequately covered. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and p...
Consumer Ninja - nominated driver policies 26.02.2025 7:26
Stephen Grootes talks to Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler about the often-overlooked clauses in car insurance policies that may leave vehicle owners vulnerable to claim rejections if their car is stolen while in the possession of a third party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Consumer Ninja: Scam Alert: Bogus supply companies targeting small businesses and schools 12.02.2025 6:45
Stephen Grootes speaks to Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler about a scam targeting small businesses and schools, where companies deceive them into purchasing overpriced cleaning materials or printer cartridges under false pretenses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Consumer Ninja -Fake Profiles, Real Danger: The Rise of Impersonation Scams in Finance 05.02.2025 10:08
Stephen Grootes talks to Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler about the alarming rise of impersonation scams, where fraudsters clone prominent financial figures' images and material to create fake accounts, with some victims even targeting the real individuals, forcing at least one to hire bodyguards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Consumer Ninja - Banks have a right to insist on a insurance policy on your car 22.01.2025 9:14
Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler joins Stephen Grootes to talk about how banks are imposing their own insurance policies on car financing customers, and the challenges of getting refunds when duplicate coverage exists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Consumer Ninja - How Banks Protect ‘Abandoned’ Properties with Caretakers 15.01.2025 9:55
Stephen Grootes speaks to Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler about a little-known practice where banks can install caretakers in "abandoned" homes, and what this means for homeowners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Consumer Ninja - Debt Review Deceit: How Unscrupulous Agents are Preying on Vulnerable South Africans 08.01.2025 8:54
Stephen Grootes speaks to Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler about unscrupulous agents conning South Africans into debt review. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Consumer Ninja -The Hidden Cost of Unused Credit Card 23.12.2024 8:33
Nokukhanya Mntambo speaks to Wendy Knowler, Consumer Ninja, about the hidden service fees that many people unwittingly pay on unused credit cards or garage cards, and how to avoid these unnecessary charges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Consumer Ninja - The Receipt Revolt: Know Your Rights as a Consumer 11.12.2024 5:46
Stephen Grootes speaks to Wendy Knowler, Consumer Ninja, about the importance of receipts and proof of purchase in South African consumer law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Consumer Ninja - Why banks still send payment demands despite advance payments 27.11.2024 8:58
Stephen Grootes speaks to consumer ninja, Wendy Knowler, about the frustrations of receiving payment demands from banks despite making advance payments, and what consumers can do to resolve this issue See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Consumer Ninja - Something fishy with the counterfeit Lucky Star pilchards 20.11.2024 8:18
Stephen Grootes speaks to consumer ninja, Wendy Knowler about the astonishing twist in the counterfeit Lucky Star pilchards saga, which began with a SAPS raid in Gauteng, uncovering fake cans, altered labels, and a shocking connection to Woolworths-labelled cartons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Consumer Ninja - The Hidden Dangers of Car Hire Small Print: What You Need to Know 13.11.2024 8:05
Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler joins Stephen Grootes to talk about the alarming small print in car hire contracts that could leave renters with massive bills for damages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Consumer Ninja - Insurance Gap: The hidden risk in car financing 06.11.2024 9:03
Stephen Grootes speaks to Wendy Knowler, Consumer Ninja, about a concerning practice in the car financing industry, where dealerships are cleared to release vehicles before insurance coverage kicks in, exposing buyers to unforeseen financial liabilities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Consumer Ninja - The Funeral Cover Paradox: Balancing quick payouts with fraud prevention 30.10.2024 7:42
Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler joins Stephen Grootes to talk about the complexities of funeral insurance in South Africa, where cultural needs meet financial realities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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