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Katleho N

1 reviews | Active since Aug 2022

29 Aug 2022, 18:38

Horrible experience

********** customer service through their call centers. A lady named Margaret that I had the luck to get on the call twice. And both times she hung up on me.

Went to two different branches where I received two different explanations on what is going on with my account. I was then given a phone to use to speak to the call center again. Whilst in the branch I ended up speaking to a lady from their forensic department named Tshidi who then after a long conversation said she will transfer me to the person in charge of my account. WHY WAS I ON THE PHONE WITH YOU SO LONG THEN IF YOU ARENT THE RIGHT PERSON TO TALK TO I asked...

Whilst on the line... Loadsheding hit and I was then told that their phone lines aren't connected to the back up system I should return tomorrow.

As soon as my account gets fixed, I am moving banks. Today was way more than enough reason for me to leave this bank

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Katleho N's update31 Aug 2022, 14:00
Reviewer Update
Posted my initial post two days ago on Monday the 29th. And since this post the extent at which I'm sent from pillar to post has went on to an all time high.
Received a call from a lady named Lesego from the social media department who was by far the only consistent and compassionate person. But unfortunately all her good efforts have been dragged down the drain after her calls.


My bank account is frozen. I am unable to buy myself the most basic of needs and companies are calling me as debit orders aren't going throug.. And my bank (African bank) has since given me the below reasons as to why my account is put on hold.

> there has been irregular transactions happening on my account
> they then requested documentation regarding funds that went into my account which I provided.
> Yesterday I received a call from a person saying he is from their ***** department stating that another bank has instructed them to block my account. When I asked what the reasons given by that bank all he could say was he will sent a mail to that bank asking for reasons. So my account was closed with no reason.

I am now at a point where I can't even purchase basic needs or even pay my debit orders. And the bank that I use is sending me from pillar to post. I called this morning and I was told that this matter is being escalated (for the 4th time)

I drove to their head office in Midrand. And I was told that they see people only on appointment and I was refused entry.

The dirty treatment I'm receiving from this bank and its so called ***** department is sickening to say the least. No one has called me today. I want to also take this opportunity to thank the Banking Ombudsman for reaching out to me. You have given a better ear than the people who are supposed to keep my money safe.

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Katleho N's update01 Sept 2022, 11:21
Reviewer Update
I called in again today, was told that my account would be activated in 30 minutes. An email was sent for this to be done by Tinyiko Baloyi who is seemingly handling the case. I want my account activated ASAP!

This has put my life on hold and what you are doing is ********, the ombudsman has been updated about this, my credit bereau status is in jeopardy.

I would like this handled now as all my documents are in order.
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Katleho N's update01 Sept 2022, 16:43
Reviewer Update
I demand that my issue is resolved today
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Katleho N's update01 Sept 2022, 20:06
Reviewer Update
You keep saying the same thing yet Im getting no Joy, guess the ombudsman is my next best bet. This is the worst service ever, to put my life on hold?..

Do better! FIX MY ISSUE
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Katleho N's update05 Sept 2022, 13:47
Reviewer Update
CAN YOU REFRAIN FROM SENDING ME AUTOMATED MESSAGES AND UNFREEZE MY ACCOUNT
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Katleho N's update08 Sept 2022, 12:58
Reviewer Update
So you still don't know what my concern is? Unfreeze my account!