Closing account, inability to notify account holder

Had a student account with Standard bank, now 2 years later after not being a student and not using the account. I had not been notified or contacted to close the account, after visiting the bank several times, and logging in for my student loan. When out of the blue I am sent a bill of outstanding fees. For what heaven knows. Now closing this account the amount of fees comp****. Are enormous. Firstly in accordance with ABSA student accounts, they notify you of account inactivity after 6 months, and notify you about automatically closing the account without demanding additional fees. Also I am able to put money in the account without a card and additional fees, unlike Standard bank, that charges for every and any fee possible. I feel like I have been robed.