Yilungelo Lakho discussed how consumers can be vigilant in reporting food safety concerns, steps taken to ensure food safety and provided an update on the current nationwide food safety inspection drive headed by the NCC with Thezi Mabuza from the NCC and Matlou Setati from the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa.

Alicia Jali and guests: Nyaniso Jeku from the City of Johannesburg and Jennifer Tselentis from the SA National Consumer Union discuss rate hikes and the Johannesburg R200 prepaid electricity fixed fee that sparked consumer uproar.

The role tax practitioners play in ensuring your tax affairs are SARS-compliant, and the risks of using bogus practitioners.

Yilungelo Lakho discussed the pros and cons of gambling, how to combat gambling addiction and gambling regulation with Themba Ngobese from the Gauteng Gambling Board and Sibongile Simelane-Quntana from the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation.

Alicia and guests: Elias Shamatla from Marefi Consulting and Mpho Mokgehle: Mokgehle Mohlala Attorneys & Conveyancers discuss the pitfalls of buying distressed or disputed houses.

Yilungelo Lakho discussed garnishee orders, how to differentiate between a lawful and an unlawful garnishee order and the recourse available for consumers in this regard with Andile Ntuli from Mabhelandile Ntuli Attorneys and Njabulo Bhembe from the NFOSA.

Security guards face problems with their provident / pension fund deductions. It’s time to understand the issues involved and how to avoid falling victim to problematic deductions by employers

Simphiwe and guests: Mashite Makgoo from the Fais Ombud Office and Thembinkosi Mbongwa, a disgruntled consumer, discuss investments gone wrong.