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Lester G

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2009

15 Aug 2018, 15:17

DSTV Multichoice adhoc debit order process failure

On 25 July 2018 I upgraded my DSTV bouquet and asked for an adhoc debit order to be processed to cover the shortfall on the monthly subscription. The adhoc debit order WAS NOT processed. On 9 August 2018 my services were disconnected so I called the call centre to find out what the problem was. It was established that the adhoc debit order was not processed so the agent reconnected my services, reversed the reconnection fee and confirmed that she would process the adhoc debit order. Again this DID NOT happen and on 13 August 2018, my services were disconnected again. I checked my bank account and confirmed that the debit was not processed as agreed. I called the call centre on 14 August and asked for a supervisor. Malakhiwe Vamva assisted me and I ended up having to pay via EFT to have my services reconnected. Yesterday I sent Malakhiwe an email when I saw that I was charged a reconnection fee, asking for it to be reversed. No acknowledgment or response in 24 hours so I called the call centre and spoke to Goodwill who said that he would investigate and escalate and what not...still no resolution and I have to run around and make calls to follow up.

As a customer, the breakdown caused an inconvenience on two occasions because DSTV Multichoice failed to deliver on your promise. What annoys me further is the fact that I am being billed for a reconnection fee when it is not my fault that the services were disconnected. I requested that the adhoc debit order process be reported for investigation as there may be a flaw in the process that caused this to happen so I hope that this will be done to prevent a reoccurrence.

Please reverse the reconnection fee and provide me with feedback as to why my requested adhoc debit order was not processed on both occasions.

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Replies (4)
DStv (MultiChoice)
DStv (MultiChoice)'s reply16 Aug 2018, 07:30
Official

Dear Lester

We acknowledge receiving your complaint. Feedback will be communicated as soon as possible.

Kind regards

DStv: Hello Peter Team

Best regards,

DStv (MultiChoice)
DStv (MultiChoice)'s reply17 Aug 2018, 10:25
Official

Good day Lester

Thank you for taking the time and share your personal experience with us. May I take this opportunity and apologise for all your inconvenience.

You'll be please to know that the reconnection fee charged is now reversed.

Once again, I apologise that your initial request was not processed.

Please feel free to contact us if you require any further assistance.

Kind regards

Dinah

Best regards,

LG
Lester G's update17 Aug 2018, 12:04
Reviewer Update
Good day Dinah, Thank you for the apology and response. You have however omitted addressing my question, why was the adhoc debit order not processed on two successive occasions?
DStv (MultiChoice)
DStv (MultiChoice)'s reply18 Aug 2018, 14:05
Official

Good day Lester

Thank you for contacting us.

It might have been a delay due to the public holiday (09 August 2018). Please be reminded that the bank system is linked to our system.

Kind regards

Dinah

Best regards,