Investment Ventures - on Radio week of 25-29 June 2012.

SABC Education in partnership with African Bank Limited and Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH Sitz der Gesellschaft (DEG) brings South African listeners information on Consumer Education.

What is consumer education?

Different institutions define consumer education differently. In simple terms consumer education means the preparation of an individual through skills, concepts and understanding required for everyday living to achieve maximum satisfaction and utilization of his resources. It is defined as education given to the consumer about various consumer goods and services, covering price, what the consumer can expect, standard trade practice etc.

Topics covered on Investment Ventures include but are not limited:

·         Paying a debt where the balance does not decrease

·         When does interest stop?

·         Credit life insurance

·         Signing up without checking your facts

·         Voluntary surrender of goods

·         Getting free quotes for repairs

To find out more about consumer Education listen to the following radio stations:

Umhlobo Wenene FM Thursdays 21h30 to 22h0

Thobelo FM Tuesdays 21h00 to 21h30

Phalaphala FM Wednesdays 14h00 to 14h30

Munghana Lonene FM Mondays 21h00 to 21h30

Ukhozi FM Tuesdays 21h30 to 22h00

Lesedi FM Tuesdays 11h15 to 11h45

Ligwalagwala FM Wednesdays 21h30 to 22h00

RSG Sundays 15h00 to 15h30

Motsweding FM Thursdays 21h00 to 21h30

Ikwekwezi FM Tuesdays 21h30 to 22h00

TruFM Saturdays 07h20 to 07h30