1 reviews | Active since Jun 2018
Misrepresentation, Commission Abuse & Unauthorised Salary Deductions by Assupol Agent
On 28 October 2025, I was approached by an Assupol representative, Rhoda Sithole, who introduced herself as “Natasha”. I was misled and coerced into taking out multiple Assupol insurance policies under false pretences. I was informed that the purpose of opening these policies was for the agent to receive upfront/advance commission from Assupol. I was assured that the policies would not affect my salary and that they could be cancelled once the agent had received payment.
On 17 November 2025, I personally visited the Assupol offices at Wonderpark Mall, Pretoria, where I cancelled all the policies with the assistance of an Assupol consultant. Despite this cancellation, unauthorised deductions totalling approximately R2000 were made from my December 2025 salary, causing severe financial hardship during the festive period. When I raised this with the agent, she acknowledged the issue and promised to refund me personally while Assupol processed the refund. This promise was not honoured, despite confirmation that she had already been paid. This experience has caused financial distress and has highlighted serious concerns regarding misrepresentation, abuse of upfront commission, and lack of proper safeguards to protect consumers.
I have also been trying to get in touch with Assupol since Friday last week but no one is attending to me. Rhoda Sithole has also shown great arrogance in this matter.
I am requesting: 1.Immediate refund of the full deducted amount, 2. Written confirmation that all policies are cancelled with no further deductions.
I trust Assupol will address this matter urgently and restore my confidence as a consumer.
I received my refund yesterday for three policies out of four. I need some clarity as to why policy IM***4 has not yet been refunded as I cancelled all four.
I received my refund yesterday for three policies out of four. I need some clarity as to why policy IM***4 has not yet been refunded as I cancelled all four.
"Dear Mngadi. Your complaint (noC***) has been resolved. Thank you for your patience. For assistance contact *** or ***. Assupol"
How was this complaint resolved? What happened to the agent that misled me? I need details as to how this complaint was solved as opposed to just sending me a message saying the complaint has been resolved. Lastly, I hear that there is a possible deduction on my salary again this month which will be refunded in February. I just want to say that I intend on contacting the Ombudsman and seek further legal action against Assupol should there be deductions on my salary this month. I cancelled all these policies on the 12th of November 2025 so we can't still be dealing with this issue in the new year. What steps did you take against the agent that misled me? Did you also confirm if the said agent is a manager at Assupol as she's parading as one??
"Dear Mngadi. Your complaint (noC***) has been resolved. Thank you for your patience. For assistance contact *** or ***. Assupol"
How was this complaint resolved? What happened to the agent that misled me? I need details as to how this complaint was solved as opposed to just sending me a message saying the complaint has been resolved. Lastly, I hear that there is a possible deduction on my salary again this month which will be refunded in February. I just want to say that I intend on contacting the Ombudsman and seek further legal action against Assupol should there be deductions on my salary this month. I cancelled all these policies on the 12th of November 2025 so we can't still be dealing with this issue in the new year. What steps did you take against the agent that misled me? Did you also confirm if the said agent is a manager at Assupol as she's parading as one??
Despite cancelling all policies in November 2025 and submitting a formal written escalation, Assupol has again deducted money from my salary this month. This means I am suffering ongoing financial prejudice due to Assupol’s internal failures. What makes this even more unacceptable is Assupol’s response to my enquiry regarding action taken against the agent. I was informed as follows:
“We refer to your complaint and to prevent re-occurrence of the poor conduct experience you received from the agent, please accept our apologies and reassurance that the matter has been addressed with the individual involved and corrective measures will be implemented such as coaching for the agent and reinforcement of guidance.”
This response is shocking. An agent who misrepresented policies, abused upfront commission, and caused unauthorised deductions from my salary is merely being “coached”, while I continue to suffer financially including during December and now again this month. Assupol has:
1.Acknowledged agent misconduct,
2. Failed to stop ongoing deductions,
3. Failed to protect me as a consumer, and
4. Failed to provide meaningful consequences for ********* behaviour. I find it unacceptable that the agent continues to earn a normal income while I am financially strained as a direct result of this misconduct. I am therefore formally advising that I will be escalating this matter to the FAIS Ombud and will be requesting:
1. Immediate reimbur*****t of all unauthorised deductions,
2. Written confirmation that deductions have permanently ceased, and
3. Regulatory action against the agent, including blacklisting from the financial services sector.
Consumers deserve protection — not apologies while the harm continues.
Despite cancelling all policies in November 2025 and submitting a formal written escalation, Assupol has again deducted money from my salary this month. This means I am suffering ongoing financial prejudice due to Assupol’s internal failures. What makes this even more unacceptable is Assupol’s response to my enquiry regarding action taken against the agent. I was informed as follows:
“We refer to your complaint and to prevent re-occurrence of the poor conduct experience you received from the agent, please accept our apologies and reassurance that the matter has been addressed with the individual involved and corrective measures will be implemented such as coaching for the agent and reinforcement of guidance.”
This response is shocking. An agent who misrepresented policies, abused upfront commission, and caused unauthorised deductions from my salary is merely being “coached”, while I continue to suffer financially including during December and now again this month. Assupol has:
1.Acknowledged agent misconduct,
2. Failed to stop ongoing deductions,
3. Failed to protect me as a consumer, and
4. Failed to provide meaningful consequences for ********* behaviour. I find it unacceptable that the agent continues to earn a normal income while I am financially strained as a direct result of this misconduct. I am therefore formally advising that I will be escalating this matter to the FAIS Ombud and will be requesting:
1. Immediate reimbur*****t of all unauthorised deductions,
2. Written confirmation that deductions have permanently ceased, and
3. Regulatory action against the agent, including blacklisting from the financial services sector.
Consumers deserve protection — not apologies while the harm continues.
