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Lee V

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2013

22 Apr 2026, 09:49

Repeated SkyNet Delivery Failures & Disregard for Customer Feedback

I want to lodge a formal complaint regarding the ongoing failure to deliver my contract upgrade (Order placed 28 March 2025) and Vodacom’s complete disregard for my previous complaint and explicit delivery partner request.

Last year, I filed a formal complaint regarding discriminatory and aggressive conduct by a SkyNet driver, who: • Refused to accept my passport as valid identification (despite it being legally recognized ID) • Returned a second time with a hostile, aggressive attitude, shouting at me on my doorstep • Exhibited discriminatory behavior toward foreign nationals

This experience was so unacceptable that I returned that contract upgrade rather than continue engaging with SkyNet.

Despite giving Vodacom another chance with a new upgrade order on 28 March 2025, the same pattern of poor service has repeated:

8 April: I called *** to follow up on my order (no movement since 30 March confirmation call) 8 April (later): During dispatch confirmation call, I explicitly requested RAM courier instead of SkyNet due to my previous traumatic experience. The consultant acknowledged my request and said she would note it. 8 April (minutes later): Received message confirming dispatch via SkyNet - proving Vodacom completely ignored my request and feedback. 10 April: Received delivery notification from SkyNet for delivery by 5pm. No delivery occurred. No communication from SkyNet. 13 April (Monday): Received failed delivery notifications from both SkyNet and Vodacom.

Called *** - told the courier was “******.” I again requested new delivery via RAM courier. Consultant claimed she would email admin.

16 April: Followed up - told “email sent to admin, no response.” 22 April (TODAY): Still no resolution, no delivery, no communication from Vodacom.

THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE: • 25 days since order placement with no delivery • Complete disregard for my explicit courier preference based on documented discriminatory treatment • No accountability for SkyNet’s failed delivery (whether ******* or otherwise) • Zero communication or proactive resolution from Vodacom • Repeated empty promises from consultants about “emailing admin”

I am the customer - not a party to your courier disputes. Whatever claims process exists between Vodacom and SkyNet is NOT my problem and should NOT delay my order.

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Vodacom
Vodacom's reply22 Apr 2026, 10:22
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 Dear Customer,
 
Thank you for bringing your complaint to our attention.

Please be advised that a consultant will be in touch with you shortly to assist with your query.

⚠️ Important Notice: Beware of phishing ****s. Vodacom will never contact you via WhatsApp to request your personal information.

Kind regards, 
Vodacom Consumer Website Team 
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Lee V's update30 Apr 2026, 09:46
Reviewer Update
I am writing to follow up on my formal complaint submitted on 22 April 2025 regarding the non-delivery of Order K***, now 30 days overdue.

Since submitting my complaint, I have received two calls from a Vodacom consultant:
  • Wednesday, 22 April 2025
  • Monday, 27 April 2025

Both calls were entirely useless. In both instances, the consultants simply repeated back to me the information I had already provided in my complaint - offering zero new information, zero updates, and zero resolution. These calls were clearly made just to tick a box that "contact was made with the customer" without actually addressing the problem. This is insulting and a waste of my time.

The Facts:
  • 30 days since I placed this order (28 March 2025)
  • 19 days since the failed SkyNet delivery (10 April 2025)
  • 14 days since I was told "admin has been emailed" (13 April 2025)
  • 5 days since my formal complaint demanding resolution within 48 hours (22 April 2025)

Still No:
  • Delivery
  • Concrete plan for delivery
  • Confirmation that my request for RAM courier (NOT SkyNet) has been actioned
  • Explanation for why my explicit courier preference was ignored
  • Accountability for this failure

I will NOT continue waiting indefinitely while Vodacom makes performative phone calls without taking any actual action. This level of service is completely unacceptable, and this situation is directly linked to my previous complaint regarding SkyNet's discriminatory conduct - which Vodacom also ignored when I explicitly requested a different courier.

What I require is:

Option 1: Deliver immediately
  • Dispatch my order asap via RAM and not SkyNet

Option 2: Cancel this order
  • Provide written instructions on how to cancel Order K*** immediately
  • Confirm cancellation within 24 hours
  • Confirm no penalties, fees, or contract obligations arising from this order