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Marlize G

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2015

06 Jan 2026, 14:39

January Statement Issued After Contract Cancellation

I grow tired of requesting the obvious - my Cell C contract was cancelled due to non-service and constant increases that are supposedly meant to cover your "business upgrades". I haven't had cellular service in my house for the last 15 years, yet, this is exactly what a cheeky support agent told me that I am paying nonsensical increases for.

To the next point. AFTER cancellation of my contract (ending 31 December 2025), your accounts department - who seem to be equally as *********** as your support department - have the audacity to mail me a STATEMENT for JANUARY 2026. WITH A BALANCE on it, actually having the nerve to charge me R5.18 for an e-invoice, for a service that I am no longer receiving.

I will not be paying you in perpetuity for your stupid e-invoices, nor will I be paying in perpetuity for a contract that no longer exists.

This is now my FOURTH request for WRITTEN CONFIRMATION of the following: 1) That the contract is cancelled in its entirety. 2) That all debit orders are cancelled from your end - I want written proof

I add the following:

3) That my bank account and billing details are purged from your system - I want written proof. 4) That you have credited the January statement in question (in full)

I also want the names of the parties responsible for this included in the report, as this is not my first request.

Any further attempts to provide statements / invoices with a balance owing, as well as attempts to debit from my bank will be reported to the police as theft, as well as to your regulator.

Don't phone me. I am beyond speaking to your staff on the phone.

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Replies (5)
Cell C
Cell C's reply06 Jan 2026, 16:00
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Dear Marlize,

Thank you for reaching out and for sharing your concerns. We sincerely regret the frustration and inconvenience you have experienced and appreciate the opportunity to address your feedback.

Please be assured that your Cell C contract, which ended on 31 December 2025, has been cancelled. All debit orders linked to your account have been stopped, and your request regarding the January 2026 statement, including the R5.18 e-invoice charge, as well as the closure of your account and removal of billing details, has been escalated for further review. Our dedicated team is looking into your case to ensure that your concerns are addressed appropriately and that any necessary actions regarding your account and statements are reviewed.

While the review is being conducted, we want to assure you that your account is no longer active for services, and no further debits will be processed until this matter has been fully assessed. The team handling your request will provide the necessary guidance and support to assist with your concerns, including clarifications regarding statements, account closure, and any adjustments that may apply.

We understand the impact this situation has had and apologise for any inconvenience caused. Your patience and understanding while we carefully review your case are greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Cell C | MMa

Best regards,

Cell C
Cell C's reply13 Jan 2026, 08:52
Official
Dear Marlize,

Our Team has tried to contact you on the number *** to no avail. Please provide us with an alternative contact number or advise of a suitable time to contact you.

Cell C | DA

Best regards,

MG
Marlize G's update13 Jan 2026, 12:45
Reviewer Update
Hi Cell C

RE your response that you tried to "contact me to no avail" - my complaint specifically stated " Don't phone me. I am beyond speaking to your staff on the phone. "

This request is not due to a mere annoyance on my part, but due to the fact that your customer service call centre agents can't get their stories straight, and each time I have contact with someone else, I receive a new, even more convoluted fairy tale as explanation for a simple request. Your feedback, as requested above, is to be in black and white so that there can be no denial as to who said what to whom.

Your last agent I spoke to telephonically ensured me that you were done with debit orders when she moved my line to prepaid. Not only did another debit order go off that very evening, but I also received the invoice in question a few days later. I cannot take you at your word.

I request again that the R 5.18 charge be credited and written confirmation (via email as well) that my banking details have been purged from your system. There was a block on all out-of-bundle charges (Zero-rand limit set) on my account specifically to avoid situations like these.
Cell C
Cell C's reply13 Jan 2026, 13:18
Official
Your request for written communication only has been noted, and your feedback has been recorded and forwarded to our support team for review and written response.

Regards,
Cell C | RM

Best regards,

Cell C
Cell C's reply14 Jan 2026, 12:31
Official
Dear Marlize,

Our support team confirmed that a credit has been raised for the out of bundle charges on your account.

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make this right.

Cell C | DA

Best regards,