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Zwile T

1 reviews | Active since Dec 2025

15 Dec 2025, 13:27

Cell c voucher not working and cell c taking their sweet time to sort this out!

At around 12 pm today I bought a R100 Cell C voucher from SPAR EXPRESS GATEWAY 319 UMHLANGA ROCKS DRIVE UMHLANGA _KZN TEL: *** VAT NO: ***, from a lady CASHIER NAME: Precious, after entering the voucher as per directions on the slip, the prompt returns a message that reads “ The voucher you entered does not exist” I’ve tried to get help from the cashier but she tried aswell she was unsuccessful i opted to call cell c customer care explaining everything the asked me to send a WhatsApp msg with a pic of the voucher and my phone number where i want the voucher loaded, i did that about an hour ago, I called cell c again but now the agent says i have to wait 48 hours because they have a long list of similar cases, my problem is if this problem has been noted why not alert the network users so we dont use our last cent to buy their airtime because they themselves cant load their own airtime, i must just wait, what about my reasons for loading airtime what ever issue im dealing with must wait 48 hours when ive put in my money, i think cell c need to catch a wake up and stop sending unnecessary sms to us customers and send serious alerts instead as i would have opted for another option if i had been alerted that cellc currently has a problem, its not fair to have them hold my R100 at ransom while they take time to sort out their problems.

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Cell C
Cell C's reply15 Dec 2025, 13:59
Official
Dear Zwile T,

Thank you for reaching out to Cell C.

We sincerely apologize for the frustration and inconvenience this matter has caused. We understand how upsetting it is to purchase airtime and not be able to use it immediately, especially when you need it urgently.

We know waiting is difficult, and we sincerely apologize for the delay and the impact it has had on you. Kindly note that we have escalated this matter to our Support team for further investigation.

We appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this matter.

Kind Regards,
Cell C | TSN
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Zwile T's update17 Dec 2025, 11:56
Reviewer Update
Its been over the 48 hrs and i havent received my airtime i have spent over R300 after this incident and yet you as cell c do not value me as your customer
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Zwile T's update17 Dec 2025, 12:16
Reviewer Update
I have called the call center again, my call details are: reference number is ***, spoke to a Nozipho, now they are saying I must go back to the stor I bought the voucher from and request a refund, after making me wait 48 hour now i must spend my petrol and time going back to umhlanga and obviously i dont have the slip anymore so what to do now
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Zwile T's update17 Dec 2025, 14:23
Reviewer Update
Unbelievable! You have not been of any help at all!
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Zwile T's update17 Dec 2025, 14:34
Reviewer Update
I phoned your call center on the day while i was at the shop to get clarification as to whether to ask for a refund from the store or you will be able to load my airtime, your customer care team member said to send an image via WhatsApp of the voucher and my phone number, i did that I waited an hour I called again when i had reached home another member of your customer care consultant to ld me to wait 48 hours, now im getting this “Dear Value Customer,

Kindly return the voucher back to the point of sale for assistance.

We apologize for the inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
Cell C.” I don have the slip anymore, and do you understand that going back to umhlanga is costly for me leaving in Tongaat, and my time you have waisted, if your customer care team had been properly informed from the beginning I would have requested my refund on the day while i was at the store as i phoned and consulted while i was at the store your service has been extremely poor customer support its truly pathetic!