Beware the Galleria "Free Parking"!

Beware of the so called "Free Parking". I parked my vehicle in the open parking area at approximately 18h00 this evening. I ran into the mall to do some business, and exited about 5 min later because I was not able to do what I came for in the mall. I put my ticket in the machine at 18h08, and it told me I had to pay R7.00! For maybe 8 minutes! I pressed the intercom on the machine for help as I was parked in the "Free" parking area where you are supposed to get the first hour free. The attendant told me that it was after 6 so there is no free parking! What a rip-off!!