Consumer Talk: Fighting for a travel VAT refund
From Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler by CapeTalk
April 22, 2026 · 40 min
About this episode
Wendy Knowler discusses the challenges faced by overseas visitors in obtaining VAT refunds in South Africa.
Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the issues experienced over VAT refunds for overseas visitors to South Africa. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit. Each week also covers consumer issues, plus conversations on health, wealth and the environment. Thank you for listening. Catch the show live on Primedia+ weekdays from 1 pm to 3 pm (South African time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find more from the show, and all catch‑up podcasts on Primedia+ https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT Subscribe to the CapeTalk newsletters to stay up to date https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Let’s keep the conversation going online: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Pippa Hudson
Guest: Wendy Knowler
Topics covered
- VAT refunds
- travel
- consumer rights
Keywords
- consumer journalist
- South Africa
- overseas visitors
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Lunch with Pippa Hudson
Places: South Africa
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