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Consumerwatch

  1. If you missed this morning's show - it's up on the blog: tinyurl.com/cp3prk6
  2. Please follow me @wendyknowler where I'm tweeting more regularly than here!
  3. Please follow me @wendyknowler where I'm tweeting more regularly than here!
  4. First show of 2012 is next week, Thursday, at 8:20am.
  5. Rain, rain and more rain. Feels like London!
  6. It was our last show of 2010 today. Listen via http://www.ecr.co.za/kagiso/content/en/east-coast-radio/east-coast-radio-blogs-consumerwatch
  7. Petrol is going up in price on Wed by 13c a litre; diesel from 14-15 cents depending on the grade.
  8. Debt counselling has been a lifeline for many, but for others it's made the nightmare of overindebtedness even more horrific. More @ 8.20am
  9. Work from home job offers are under the spotlight in our show tomorrow at 8.20am.
  10. Happy Diwali - from the Consumerwatch girls
  11. Intec and Damelin featured in the show this week. The details are on the blog
  12. Telkom was under the spotlight in Consumerwatch this week. If you missed it, check out the blog.
  13. Is it legal to play on overseas lottery? Wendy investigates. Check out the blog for the low down.
  14. The SAA-Mango deal has got Wendy upset. Check out her blog to find out why
  15. Consumerwatch moves to a new timeslot this week: Thurs at 8.20am.
  16. We're talking about yr consumer bugbears today. What really gets up yr nose? SMS “CW” &your bugbear to 33116 at a cost of R1.50 or email us
  17. Wrongly blacklisted? Need advise? Check out our blog for info from the Credit Ombud.
  18. If you're thinking of buying a car don't miss today's show - Wendy will be sharing useful tips on how to avoid landing up with a lemon.
  19. Refunds and returns policies were discussed on the show yesterday. Check out the blog if you missed it!
  20. If you’re in the market for a puppy, today’s Consumerwatch at 13.40 is one you mustn’t miss. It’ll save you lots of heartache and money.