I don't live in debt so Vodacom doesn't want me

Was a Vodacom contract customer for 9 years then moved to prepaid in 2014.<br> Now app**** for a data contract online.<br> Very friendly and helpful lady called me and did an application over the phone, that included a credit check.<br> Vodacom's systems declined my application because I have no credit profile.<br> Apparently I need to open an account somewhere and show that I'm buying on credit before they will give me a contract.<br> I have an Edgars account but I almost never use it as I prefer to pay cash.<br> I have a bond, but that doesn't count as credit.<br> I have a credit card - but that doesn't count as credit.<br> I have an account for data through Afrihost but that doesn't count as credit.<br> Was advised to jump through hoops to get the application reviewed. (stamped bank statements, ID, payslip)<br> Jumped through the hoops only to be told that the \review department"won't even consider doing a review on my application because I don't have a credit profile.<br> <br> So I am being discriminated against because I don't have half a dozen credit accounts everywhere and Vodacom's credit systems can't see that I have a credit card and a bond."""