1 reviews | Active since Jan 2010
DHL - the worst company in South Africa
This is the 4th time I have received bad service from DHL in the past few months. As I write this I'm on hold for the 12th time with this latest debacle. Goods were air-freighted from Scotland on 14 October (almost one month ago). Customs routinely impounded the goods for inspection, and DHL sent me a request to provide them with the alcohol quantity, which I duly did. One week later I had heard nothing and had to contact DHL, upon which I was informed the incorrect amounts had been entered on the customs form, and I had to pay a penalty of over R500.00! I had given them the correct details, they admitted it was their fault, and decided to waive the penalty. I paid immediately, sent proof of payment, and cannot get a response from anyone at DHL, including Aletta Tshabalala and Buhle Sekoboane. I managed to talk to a Tammy who promised me Aletta would return my call, but obviously she hasn't. I need the goods for Whiskylive Festival tonight and cannot get hold of anyone. The last shipment through DHL arrived with half the bottles missing. I don't know how they are still in business.
Dear Steve,
Please accept the apologies of DHL for the inconvenience that this matter has caused you.
I understand that this incident has been of great disappointment to you and I assure you that this matter has not been taken lightly and is in no way reflective of the level of service that DHL Express prides itself in.
As it currently stands your parcel was successfully cleared this morning and collected from our Gateway as arranged. In as much as we endeavor for positive customer experiences we do not control the customs clearance process. The transit times quoted on our shipments is dependent on customs clearance and the customs authorities in the country.
As a gesture of goodwill, please consider me your designated contact when it comes to all matters concerning DHL.
Thank you & kind regards,
_____________________________________________________________
Ms Buhle.Sekoboane
Customer Care Executive - Executive office | DHL Express
Dear Steve,
Please accept the apologies of DHL for the inconvenience that this matter has caused you.
I understand that this incident has been of great disappointment to you and I assure you that this matter has not been taken lightly and is in no way reflective of the level of service that DHL Express prides itself in.
As it currently stands your parcel was successfully cleared this morning and collected from our Gateway as arranged. In as much as we endeavor for positive customer experiences we do not control the customs clearance process. The transit times quoted on our shipments is dependent on customs clearance and the customs authorities in the country.
As a gesture of goodwill, please consider me your designated contact when it comes to all matters concerning DHL.
Thank you & kind regards,
_____________________________________________________________
Ms Buhle.Sekoboane
Customer Care Executive - Executive office | DHL Express
