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Lerato M

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2014

21 Apr 2026, 10:19

Super Horrible service from Siphamandla

This Bank doesnt even deserve a star, they are horrible. Ive been dealing with Siphamandla. Instead of responding via email he wants to call me for accounts that have reached induplum. Their team even offered me 11k instead of refunding me. I went to their Dobsonville branch, Siphamandla told the consultant to tell me that he will email me. To date, I haven't received anything from Siphamandla but an automated response when I follow up.

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Replies (9)
African Bank
African Bank's reply21 Apr 2026, 12:10
Official
Thanks for speaking up and calling us out. We're serious about keeping personal information safe. However, to do this we need to confirm your identity before we can start working on your concern.

Please chat with your Support Specialist team on ***, visit any African Bank branch, or register for self service on www.africanbank.co.za

Your African Bank Support Specialist team
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LM
Lerato M's update22 Apr 2026, 15:44
Reviewer Update
I am writing to warn other consumers about the predatory and ********* collection practices at African Bank, specifically involving Doreen Phooko and Siphamandla Langa.
Instead of adhering to the statutory in duplum rule (Section 103(5) of the NCA), which requires a transparent audit and refund of overcharged interest and fees, these two individuals have attempted to push a "settlement offer" to avoid their legal obligations. Offering a settlement to bypass a legal refund is a massive red flag and shows a complete lack of professional integrity.
Doreen Phooko and Siphamandla Langa are operating in bad faith, attempting to coerce a consumer into signing away their rights rather than complying with the National Credit Act. Their behavior is dismissive, deceptive, and a disgrace to the banking industry. If you are dealing with these two, do not accept their "offers", demand your full statutory rights.
African Bank
African Bank's reply22 Apr 2026, 16:17
Official
Thanks for speaking up and calling us out. In order to address your ello peter complaint, we need to ensure we protect you and follow the procedure we use to identify and verify our customers.
Your African Bank Support Specialist team
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LM
Lerato M's update22 Apr 2026, 16:29
Reviewer Update
My ello peter, you are so ******** and quick to reply. I'ts Hello Peter! To protect me from what? The refund that Doreen and Siphamandla dont want to process or from you Flagging my profile? If you want to Identify me, go to the clueless Doreen and tell that I said she must give you my details. She knows everything and has a final say with regards to who is liable for a refund or not akere. Tell miss clueless Doreen Phooko to give you what you want okay and stop wasting my time.
African Bank
African Bank's reply22 Apr 2026, 17:08
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Our African Bank Complaints has done everything possible to resolve your concern and has sent you a reply.

We're really sorry that you still feel unhappy, but unfortunately, we have to stand by our decision this time.

Your African Bank Support Specialist team
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LM
Lerato M's update22 Apr 2026, 17:18
Reviewer Update
What did did you do Exactly???? You are not sorry and theres nothing unfortunate. Whats unfortunate is your ignorance and not being able to resolve a simple complaint.

What decision is that? Not treating the customer fairly?
African Bank
African Bank's reply22 Apr 2026, 18:16
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Thanks for speaking up and calling us out. I noted your earlier post and have provided a response there. Kindly confirm its receipt.
Your African Bank Support Specialist team
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LM
Lerato M's update22 Apr 2026, 18:20
Reviewer Update
Thanks for the script, but let’s be transparent: Your 'response' was another attempt to bypass the statutory in duplum audit with a random settlement offer and a demand for a phone call to avoid a paper trail. I have already provided my ID&V via email. The NCR (Section 139 referral) is already on this case. Stop 'noting' my posts and start 'refunding' the overcharged interest as mandated by the National Credit Act. I will confirm receipt when the audit and the refund hit my account. Not before.
African Bank
African Bank's reply23 Apr 2026, 17:08
Official
Thanks for speaking up and calling us out. I noted your earlier post and have provided a response there. Kindly confirm its receipt.
Your African Bank Support Specialist team
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