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Damien S

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2021

16 Sept 2026, 13:53

Atrocious Customer Service

On 13 May 2026 I opened a funeral policy with clientele based on the premise that I would receive vouchers for groceries each month. I then found out that it was exaggerated and I decided I was not happy with the terms in which they gave vouchers so on 17 May 2026 I attempted to call in to cancel policy, I could not get through and decided I would get an email address from their website and sent cancellation. I emailed through cancellation the same day. about a day or 2 later I was then contacted telephonically by a consultant welcoming me to clientele, I forgot to get a name, and I advised that I had already sent through the cancellation. The called was dropped thereafter with o other assistance or information offered. I was then debited end of May, I attempted to reverse first debit with my bank but was advised that I was unable to because it showed that it was stopped on Clientele end so I waited. I was then debited again at the end of June. I then contacted Clientele and spoke to Pretty Khumalo on 13 July 2026 and was advised that I would be refunded in August, the 19th if I am correct. I was then contacted on 30 July, by very same consultant who advised me that I would receive a refund, to inform me that due to me cancelling late I will not receive any refund, to which I advised her again that I had sent an email 4 days after taking policy. I then forwarded her the same email to which she confirmed receipt. She advised me that she would take it up with her management and get back to me. It has now been almost 2 months later and I have not received any email, telephone call, WhatsApp message, sms, etc. Ombudsman my name....

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Replies (4)
Clientele Life
Clientele Life's reply16 Sept 2026, 14:25
Official
Dear Damien S,
 
We confirm receipt of the concerns raised and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
 
Kindly note that your query will be escalated to the relevant department for investigation and we will be in contact to assist. 
 
Yours sincerely, 
 
Service Support
Clientèle Life
Clientele Life
Clientele Life's reply17 Sept 2026, 14:45
Official
Dear Damien S ,

We confirm that we have made contact with you to provide feedback regarding the concerns raised.

At the outset we would like to apologise for the delay in cancellation and paying the refund. As per our telephonic discussion, we have explained our refunds process and confirmed that the refund will be paid in 24-48 working hours.

It is unfortunate that you have decided to terminate our services, should you wish to continue with the policy we encourage you to urgently contact us and we will gladly welcome you back as a valued client.

We trust you find this in order, however should you require any further assistance please feel free to contact us again.

Yours sincerely,

Maria Mokhuabane
Clientele Life
Service Support Specialist
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Damien S's update18 Sept 2026, 10:15
Reviewer Update
Thank you very much Georgie, I appreciate that my issue was treated as seriously as I felt about it. I also am extremely happy with the outcome and will await my refund thank you
Clientele Life
Clientele Life's reply19 Sept 2026, 14:15
Official
Dear Damien S,

We value our client's input with regard to the quality of our service and appreciate the time taken to share your experience with us.

We are glad that we could be of assistance. We take pride in rendering Superior Service to our clients.

Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any further queries.

Yours sincerely,

Service Support
Clientèle Life