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Yilungelo Lakho

Consumer Rights

Season 1
Deceased estate registration | 10 June
Deceased estate registration | 10 June

Reporting a deceased estate to the Master of the High Court after 14 days invites trouble. You can avoid it. Deputy Master, Hloni Moshidi, gives advice. 0:00 - Introduction and context 01:05 – Who should register a deceased estate, when and what if you don't? 3:21 - What if a spouse is unable to report the estate on time? 4:39 - Why must an estate be registered? 5:23 - Where must the estate be reported? 6:11 - What happens if one fails to report a deceased estate? 7:15 - How does a Will affect a deceased estate? 9:33 - The problem with failing to register an estate? 10:24 - When to stop interfering with a deceased estate? 10:55 - Who qualifies to report an estate? 13:22 - Methods of registering an estate 15:35 - What happens between registering an estate and its winding-up? 18:50 - When should creditors lodge their claims against a deceased estate? 20:05 - What if liabilities exceed the assets? 24:28 - What if a creditor misses the 21-day deadline? 28:26 - The disadvantages of failing to report a deceased estate? 28:59 - Minor children and deceased estate 30:52 - Customary marriage and deceased estate 35:51 - Different values of estates and implications 43:20 - What if one doesn't know the applicable law 47:42 - Closing

Tax Filing Season 2026
Tax Filing Season 2026

Yilungelo Lakho discussed the 2026 Tax Filing Season, enhancements made by SARS, how taxpayers can protect themselves from cybercriminals who highjack tax payer's profile accounts & how to seek recourse from the Office of the Tax Ombud regarding SARS related-complaints with Dan Zulu from SARS and Tax Ombud Yanga Mputa.

Agripreneurship
Agripreneurship

Youth and farming (agribusiness or agripreneurs) make a financially sound combination...but many young people see obstacles instead of the opportunities. A discussion where opportunities and funding are explained by experts.

Stress Relief Supplements
Stress Relief Supplements

Stress-relief supplements such as ashwagandha are becoming increasingly popular among consumers looking for ways to manage stress and burnout. But how safe are these products, and what should consumers know before incorporating them into their daily routines? In this episode of Yilungelo Lakho, we unpack the growing wellness supplement market and explore the benefits, risks, safety considerations, and responsible use of stress-relief supplements. Dr Lethukwenama Letsoalo, medical doctor and public health expert, and Pumza Hlekane, an independent pharmacist, help us unpack this discussion.

Youth & AI future skills
Youth & AI future skills

Simphiwe Ncongwane and guests: Dr. Patrick Dicks, an AI & Automation Expert, Ravi Naidoo from the Youth Employment Service (YES), Thobela Nyangiwe from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Thando Gumede, a Robotics Innovator demystify Artificial Intelligence for the South African youth.

Youth business funding
Youth business funding

Yilungelo Lakho discussed business funding grants available for young entrepreneurs & available business opportunities with Dr Sunshine Myende from the NYDA and Sipho Ngcai from SEDFA.

Bogus Doctors
Bogus Doctors

This episode of Yilungelo Lakho shines the spotlight on bogus doctors. Our guests Adv. Nkosinathi Malgas and Eric Mphaphuli unpack how consumers can verify whether healthcare practitioners are properly registered and the legal recourse available to victims.

Online food delivery
Online food delivery

Simphiwe Ncongwane and guests: Phetho Ntaba from the National Consumer Commission (NCC) and Ouma Ramaru from the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO) shine the spotlight on the poor service by some online food and grocery deliveries and the recourse for consumers. Poor service by some online food & grocery deliveries are driving consumers insane - delivery failures, missing items and tampered packages are giving delivery apps a bad name. What are your rights as a consumer? Don't miss the conversation!

 JSE dividends
JSE dividends

R4.5 billion remains unclaimed by people who qualify for dividends from companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. JSE's Vuyo Lee explains how to access this money.

Curbing unsolicited marketing
Curbing unsolicited marketing

Yilungelo Lakho discussed ways to fight unsolicited marketing including the new Opt-out registry system with Phetho Ntaba from the National Consumer Commission and Nomzamo Zondi from the Information Regulator.

 Labour Rights Violations
Labour Rights Violations

As South Africa marks Workers’ Month, this episode of Yilungelo Lakho focuses on workers who are left out of pocket after losing their jobs or not being paid for work completed. Joining us in studio are experts from the Department of Employment and Labour and SAFTU to unpack workers’ rights and the processes available to resolve such disputes.

Online content tax
Online content tax

Online content creaters (Influencers, Podcasters, YouTubers, Instagramers) are the latest targets in South African Revenue Services' crackdown on non-compliant taxpayers. How to navigate this as well as void falling foul.

Vehicle tracker contracts 
Vehicle tracker contracts 

Yilungelo Lakho discussed vehicle tracker terms & conditions, what causes claims to be rejected, rights & responsibilities consumers have & where to file complaints with Mashite Makgoo from the FAIS Ombud and Consumer Rights Activist Elias Shamatla.  

Agricultural Economic Opportunities
Agricultural Economic Opportunities

In a time of a harsh economic climate, many South Africans are searching for sustainable ways to earn a living. This episode of Yilungelo Lakho explores how small-scale farming is becoming a viable source of income.

Cost of Divorce 
Cost of Divorce 

Alicia Jali and guests: Zola Mbatha, Fiduciary Expert and Pastor X, Marriage Therapist unpack the financial , emotional and social cost of a divorce.

Traffic infringements 
Traffic infringements 

How motorists can avoid traffic infringement inconveniences ahead of embarking on a road trip this Easter long weekend. What the law(s) say about their right and how find recourse where there's a violation.

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