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V S

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2009

17 Dec 2025, 14:00

Formal Escalation: Unacceptable Service and Refund Delay

I am extremely dissatisfied with the service I have received from Makro. I placed an order on 10 June, and on 13 June the system reflected that the order was not placed and that a refund would be processed “shortly,” despite my account already being debited.

I contacted the call centre and escalated the matter to Patience, the call centre team leader, who arranged for Sifiso Sibiya to assist me. Since Saturday, I have received misleading information and no follow-up. Sifiso Sibiya requested documentation for the refund, which I submitted within 30 minutes, after which there was no response.

On Monday, after a long wait, I spoke to Sifiso again, who stated that my documents were not received and provided an alternative email address for Ashley Mgedlana, who later confirmed receipt. I was assured that the refund would be processed by Wednesday and promised a callback, which did not occur.

When I called again on Wednesday, I was transferred to Zwelethu, also a team leader, who promised to call me back but instead emailed stating he was unable to reach me, which was incorrect.

This level of service is unacceptable. I am requesting that my refund be processed immediately.

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Replies (6)
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V S's update19 Dec 2025, 09:39
Reviewer Update
“The case was escalated on Saturday to the finance department, it was sent yesterday for approvals. Kindly allow the finance team some time to work on your refund.”

This is the feedback I got from your online what’s app being handled by Babalwa

Why are you people keep on feeding lies?
When will my money reflect on my bank account?
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V S's update29 Dec 2025, 09:54
Reviewer Update
Again I’m asking when does a refund for an escalation due to your negligence as Makro take?

I still have not received my money or any correspondence regarding it.

I work for a financial institution myself and 48 to 72 hours is the maximum it takes for a refund that is an escalation.

I did not ask for a refund here, you took my money from my bank account, did not process my order , promised to refund the money shortly yet I’m still waiting since the 10th.

What is going on here exactly? Not even one decent human being gives me a call to explain this?
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V S's update30 Dec 2025, 09:24
Reviewer Update
Look at the trail of this complaint, is it normal to you Makro, why no one from your finance team is giving feedback on this matter? Why you keeping feeding me nonsensical scripted response and not follow up with this finance team of yours??? Surely to you u enjoy what I’m doing each day to beg you for my money.
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V S's update30 Dec 2025, 09:42
Reviewer Update
Seems this is been your trend to take people’s monies and lie about orders not being placed and not return their money , below are your other reviews from other different people with the same issue and no assistance


app rerouted me to my bank to make a payment. After the payment was made a message appear "sorry, if the amount was debited it will be refunded shortly". Up until today after I sent an email to the support centre no reply what so ever. I drive all the way to the Stubensvalley branch for assistance and the person in charge there send the necessary documents to headoffice for a refund. For the second time I visited the branch after three days to find out about the progress. Needless to say I must just wait. Phone customer service again after a few days just to hear that I have to wait 14 to 17 days for a refund. Will never ever order anything online from Makro again. This is very very bad service

Unprofessional and shocking service. I have placed an order; system took me straight to the bank app, and items were paid for, R2498. 2 Days later i check up on my order,. only to find the order did not go through, but the payment did. Call centre confirms there was a system error and i need to wait 5 - 7 working days for my refund. After numerous calls, which are all recorded, and more than 10 emails i still have no product or refund. Every reply email starts with "we apologize, your email has been sent to the Finance department to do a manual recon". I was told to email my proof of payment, bank confirmation letter and ID document. Why does it have to take so long to check whether the money was received, as per my pop, and load a refund. No one is giving me any valuable answers. This is theft! This was supposed to be a Xmas gift. I have no gift and no refund to purchase the same item from another supplier. This is definitely the last time that Makro will every have my support, and I will be taking this complaint to social media. I am so angry!
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V S's update30 Dec 2025, 10:12
Reviewer Update
Now I have been holding for a good 25 minutes with Tylo/ who refuses to give me his surname .

Makro you have zero respects for clients.

This is pathetic
Makro
Makro's reply31 Dec 2025, 12:34
Official
Hi V,

We sincerely apologize for the ongoing frustration and lack of feedback you have experienced. 

We understand how unacceptable it is to wait this long for a resolution and to feel that your concerns are not being properly addressed.

Please be assured that we take your complaint seriously. 

Your refund query has been noted, and we are engaging with our Finance team to obtain clear feedback and ensure that the matter is resolved. 

We regret the repeated delays and scripted responses you have received, and we acknowledge that this has caused you significant inconvenience.

We will provide you with an update as soon as possible, and if the refund has not yet been processed, we will ensure that it is actioned.

Kind regards,

Makro Customer Service