Thursday, 27 August 2026

A Hyundai Venue bought in 2020 suffered three major failures, including two replacement engines; Hyundai offered repairs and a R150,000 buyback, while the owner seeks redress through the Motor Industry Ombud.

Wendy Nola said consumers have three months’ protection after a repair; if it fails, they can demand a replacement or refund, making written diagnoses and prompt escalation essential.

A coffee machine bought online failed repeatedly after a repair within the CPA’s six-month period; Nola said the customer can now choose between a refund and replacement.

Listeners identified littering, public urination, unsafe child transport, freeway pedestrians, drinking and driving, and poor driving as normalised problems requiring collective action.

During spiritual readings, Gogo Nogu Kanya attributed guidance to ancestors and God, while the presenter urged listeners not to label unfamiliar cultural or religious beliefs as demonic.