How can it be legal for a product called a beef patty to have as little as 36% beef in it? That’s generally how people react when they hear that a beef patty contains little more than a third beef. But it’s perfectly legal - provided the percentage of beef is revealed prominently on the packaging.

What’s your beef?

Wendy Knowler is arguably South Africa’s most experienced consumer journalist. She’s helped more consumers over her 20 year career in consumer journalism than she could count. But while known as a champion of consumer rights, Wendy is also known and respected by corporates for her fair, accurate and balanced reporting. Want to be a more sussed consumer or corporate? Listen to Wendy's episodes here.

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What’s your beef?

What’s your beef?