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Robert Christopher Du Preez

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2024

11 Jun 2025, 10:00

ABSA TRUST - LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT ****

Where to begin, my parents has a joint will will ABSA trust that was done in the 90's. A barcoded will with no signature was sent to my parents as confirmation that the will was entrusted with ABSA Trust. A non signed will was sent to prevent *****.

Fast forward to 2025, my father passed away. Guess what, ABSA denies having the will and stated and that they are not liable.

Went to visit the head office in town at Absa Towers West, 15 Troye Street, Marshall Town. Went to go park with a massive sign that says VISITORS. Guess what you need to make an appointment, with 10 secuirity guards around my car stating that I need to park in the street and walk in to make an appointment and then I can park inside.

If this is how you treat people no wonder there are scandals that ABSA is in trouble financially.

My question to ABSA is how can we have a barcoded will if the will was not entrusted with you? You only barcode a document AFTER its been secured by ABSA am I right or am I right?

Your staff are rude and ***********. You need to train your security to have proper information, you need to train you fiduciary staff how to speak to grieving clients. It took a parking clerk to speak to the same rude lady to state that this matter is serious and still get treated if the same rudeness! Escalated the matter to complaints - they also deny ever having the will! Please explain then how we also have the will in its original folder with the emblem ABSA TRUST!

You guys really need to step up your game! I would like to speak to the CEO of Absa because I don't think he knows half of the SH#T that goes on in this company.

IF THERE ARE ANYONE THAT HAS ENTRUSTED THEIR LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT WITH THESE PEOPLE, ENSURE THEY HAVE THE ORIGINALS BECAUSE THEY DON'T.

Also reading other reviews you guys have a very poor record of keeping documents safe! I am seeking ways to ensure that ABSA is held responsible for my late fathers estate going interstate which is not his last wishes! THIS IS NOT THE END ABSA! I AM COMING FOR YOU!

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Replies (12)
Absa
Absa's reply11 Jun 2025, 11:43
Official
Dear Robert, Thank you for bringing this unfortunate matter/incident to my attention, and please accept my sincere apologies. I will review and provide you with my specific contact details and the expected timeframe for further feedback/resolution via email. The reference number for your complaint is C-***7. RegardsGodfrey NdouCustomer Value Management

Best regards,

Absa
Absa's reply11 Jun 2025, 11:47
Official
Dear Robert, Case reference number C-***7
 
 We do acknowledge your complaint and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
 
 Kindly provide us with your father’s ID/Account number for us to log an official complaint. RegardsGodfrey NdouAbsa Bank Group Customer Care

Best regards,

RCDP
Robert Christopher Du Preez's update11 Jun 2025, 12:11
Reviewer Update
Good day Godfrey,

If you have not read my complaint you would see that THE MATTER was already sent to complaints and returned with they do not have the will and that the matter is resolved and then closed. Maybe get the CEO involved then we can talk. What use is it to give you my dads ID because there is no will to be found! SO WHAT DO YOU WANT TO INVESTIGATE?
Absa
Absa's reply11 Jun 2025, 12:56
Official
Dear Robert, Thank you for your response and apologise for the inconvenience.

I am from the CEO's office and wanted to confirm if there was nothing we could do to assist in resolving the matter. RegardsGodfrey NdouCustomer Value Management

Best regards,

RCDP
Robert Christopher Du Preez's update11 Jun 2025, 13:47
Reviewer Update
I have sent you an email
Absa
Absa's reply11 Jun 2025, 14:06
Official
Dear Robert, Thank you 

RegardsGodfrey NdouCustomer Value Management

Best regards,

RCDP
Robert Christopher Du Preez's update17 Jun 2025, 10:10
Reviewer Update
Just an update on this:

I emailed my complaint to Godfrey, explaining that I suspect that ABSA Trust has destroyed old wills and so forth, he has simply rep**** that the complaint has been resolved and that there will be no further investigations following this.

Just shows the lack of care, lack of responsibility, lack of everything actually.

Do not trust this company.

I will do more investigations on this, I will not stop even if it takes me years! ABSA destroyed my parents last Will and Testament!

Watch this space!
Absa
Absa's reply17 Jun 2025, 10:38
Official
Dear Robert, Thank you for your response and apologise for the inconvenience.

The feedback on this matter was provided to you.

RegardsGodfrey NdouCustomer Value Management

Best regards,

RCDP
Robert Christopher Du Preez's update17 Jun 2025, 15:17
Reviewer Update
No, your feedback has been denied from me!

Do not apologize for the inconvenience caused to me and my family!

ABSA has caused so much stress for me and my family!


Where is the Terms and Conditions for Wills entrusted with ABSA Trust in the 90's, you state you don't have any! You trying to cover your tracks!


Absa
Absa's reply17 Jun 2025, 17:41
Official
Dear Robert, Thank you for your response and apologise for the inconvenience.

You may refer the matter to the Master's High Court.

RegardsGodfrey NdouCustomer Value Management

Best regards,

RCDP
Robert Christopher Du Preez's update18 Jun 2025, 08:30
Reviewer Update
It is hereby also noted that it will be lodged with the ombudsman! ;)
Absa
Absa's reply18 Jun 2025, 09:01
Official
Dear Robert, Noted.

Thank you.

RegardsGodfrey NdouCustomer Value Management

Best regards,