1 reviews | Active since Aug 2013

27 Jul 2025, 10:31

Vodacom allowing content Subscriptions (RTST) without permission

This is terrible: Vodacom is allowing unsolicited subscriptions to people's accounts, that cause airtime to be eaten away without permission.

Yesterday I received an SMS saying that I had successfully subscribed to RTST. I did not do so, in fact, I don't even know what that is or what stands for.

Additionally, it says that the subscription is free for 1 day, and then charged at R10/day thereafter.

I had to dial *135*997# to stop a subscription I hadn't even signed up for. What if I didn't see this SMS quickly enough?

This is unacceptable behaviour in a time when South Africans can barely afford anything, now our mobile operators are still being scaly trying to ***** our money. I'm very disappointed in you, Vodacom.

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Vodacom
Vodacom's reply27 Jul 2025, 10:38
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Dear Customer,

Thank you for making us aware of your complaint.

Kindly be advised that a consultant will make contact with you in due course to assist with your query.

***Please note*** Beware of phishing ****s.

Vodacom will not contact you via WhatsApp to request your personal details.

Regards,
Vodacom Consumer Website Team