This year, the National Consumer Commission (NCC) has raised alarm over the rising number of vehicle safety recalls across South Africa. Several models have been found to contain serious defects that could put motorists and other road users at risk. In this episode of Yilungelo Lakho, we unpack why vehicle recalls are becoming increasingly common, how the recall process works, and what every car owner should do when their vehicle is flagged.

Simphiwe Ncongwane and guests: Mpho Mokgehle an Attorney and Sibusiso Hadebe, community activist discuss residential property hijackings, chilling victim stories, organized syndicates, their modus operandi, collusion, and possible solutions.

Yilungelo Lakho discussed the Aarto national rollout phases including the implementation of the demerit points system, challenges & how drivers should prepare for the shift in road traffic management with Monde Mkalipi from the Road Traffic Infringement Agency.

There's more to drafting a Will for free than most people realize. Find out what's involved, what the costs and implications are.

Yilungelo Lakho discussed how consumers can overcome consumer over-indebtedness, the issue of reckless lending and measures to overcome financial distress with Njabulo Bhembe from the NFO and Nozuko Kamhanda from the NCR.

The harsh economic climate is slowly forcing consumers to play all sorts of risky money games. This financial strain has created fertile ground for risky investment schemes, including pyramid schemes, commonly referred to as “AmaBhanoyi” in local slang. In studio we have the Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the National Consumer Commission to help us unpack the discussion.

The Road Accident Fund aims to speed up payment of claims that are ready for finalization

In this episode of Yilungelo Lakho, we unpack the 2025 Tax Filing Season with a focus on public education, first-time filers, and how to protect yourself from refund scams. We’re joined by a representative from SARS who helps clarify the process, answer burning questions, and debunk common myths.