In this episode of Yilungelo Lakho, we unpack intellectual property rights and what creatives need to know about protecting their work, understanding ownership and using other people’s work responsibly. We hear from creatives who have experienced challenges around ownership and infringement. Joining us in studio are experts explain how to protect your intellectual property and what recourse is available when your rights are violated.

Simphiwe Ncongwane and guests: Hlengi Hans Ngidi, a Trichologist and Botlhale Tshetlo, a Cosmetic Chemist and Trichologist discussed alopecia - the types, causes, treatment and cost. 

Yilungelo Lakho discussed the implementation of Phase Two of AARTO across 62 municipalities, what options motorists with infringements have and ways to verify if an infringement notice is legitimate & avoid scams with Monde Mkalipi from the Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA).

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) in South Africa is a fast-growing digital payment option that lets you split retail purchases into smaller, interest-free installments. While this can provide convenience and flexibility, the concern is whether consumers focus on the affordability of an individual installment without considering their overall financial commitments. Joining us in studio are experts to help us unpack the discussion.

Simphiwe Ncongwane and guest: Thabiso Mabone from City Power discussed the mandatory Small-Scale Embedded Generation (solar panels) registration.

Buying a residential property based on the advertised selling price can not only be misleading but also financially dangerous. Avoid such a risk by getting advice first from experts

Yilungelo Lakho discussed issues that lead to insurance claims being rejected, when is an insurance claim rejected unfairly & recourse available for consumers with Kgomotso Molepo from the Non-Life Insurance Division of the National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO),Consumer Activist Elias Shamatla and Zakes Sondiyazi from the South African Insurance Association.