Wendy Knowler Consumer journalist

Wendy Knowler is one of SA's foremost consumer journalists, known for her columns published by TimesLIVE and her contributions to radio stations. She also hosts training workshops for businesses around SA. Her expertise is based on 20 years of mediating conflict between consumers and companies.

Wendy Knowler Consumer journalist
New mothers exploited by firms misusing science to drive over-consumption of ...

A groundbreaking report made public on Wednesday by the World Health Organisation and UN Children’s Fund reveals how the aggressive marketing of ...

Wendy Knowler Consumer journalist
WENDY KNOWLER | How bad wording nearly wiped out my online shopping’s bog roll ...

Plus, how late can an airline wait to tell you that your flight has been cancelled?

Wendy Knowler Consumer journalist
Price advice and protecting your possessions: Wendy Knowler’s 'watch-outs of ...

Mistakes don’t get more obvious than R0.00.

Wendy Knowler Consumer journalist
WENDY KNOWLER | Initiation fees are all the rage — everyone’s doing it. Must ...

Banks say initiation fees are the law, but the National Credit Act actually states banks ‘may’ charge an initiation fee

Wendy Knowler Consumer journalist
How not to sell your TV, flooded roads & fake websites: Wendy Knowler’s ...

In this weekly segment of bite-sized chunks of useful information, consumer journalist Wendy Knowler summarises news you can use.

Wendy Knowler Consumer journalist
Data deals, cellphone insurance and claiming BA credit: Wendy Knowler's ...

In this weekly segment of bite-sized chunks of useful information, consumer journalist Wendy Knowler summarises news you can use.

Wendy Knowler Consumer journalist
WENDY KNOWLER | A newly bought car with defects and no legal recourse: what now?

Sometimes the law takes sides with the second-hand car dealership when a motorist finds fault with a new purchase

Wendy Knowler Consumer journalist
A medical aid penalty for life, holiday bookings and Hauwei phones: Wendy ...

If you’re feeling the pinch and considering taking a break from “medical aid” payments, it could turn out to be a costly decision, even if you don’t ...

Wendy Knowler Consumer journalist
Inflation up, consumer debt growing as salaries shrink 25% since 2016

Many South Africans are now facing a perfect storm of rising interest rates, growing inflation and 25% less take-home pay than they had in 2016.

Wendy Knowler Consumer journalist
WENDY KNOWLER | Bank fraud is too rife — these days, watch out for the ‘Post ...

The message remains the same: never share personal and confidential information with strangers over the phone

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