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24 reviews3 months ago
Nova Pioneer Admissions: Conflicting Requirements After Requesting Payment & Visa Application
I am lodging this complaint regarding Nova Pioneer’s admissions process, which has been inconsistent and misleading. We app**** for admission for our child, Patrick, and were informed that foreign national children require a study visa in order to be enrolled. We were explicitly advised that after payment of the enrolment/application fee, we would receive an acceptance letter, which would then be used to apply for the study visa through VFS/Home Affairs. Given that Home Affairs processing timelines are unpredictable, we reasonably requested written clarification on whether our child would be allowed to attend school after payment and during the visa application process, as advised by the school. Instead of responding to this request for clarity, we received a sudden rejection stating that Patrick’s assessment results did not meet admissions requirements — an issue that had never previously been raised, despite ongoing communication focused solely on visa compliance and administrative requirements. At no point prior to our request for clarification were we informed that Patrick had failed the assessment or that this would prevent admission. The timing and shift in reasoning raise serious concerns about transparency and fairness in the admissions process, especially after we were guided toward payment and visa application steps. We believe parents deserve clear, honest, and consistent communication — particularly when immigration compliance and school placement are involved. We are requesting: Clear written clarification of the true basis for the rejection Confirmation of whether the assessment outcome was known prior to advising us to proceed with payment and visa arrangements A review of the admissions communication process to prevent other families from experiencing the same issue We hope Nova Pioneer will address this matter constructively and transparently.
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6 months ago
Unfair treatment & ************** at Absa Northgate Mall Branch
I am extremely disappointed by the poor and unfair treatment I received at the ABSA Bank Northgate Mall branch in Randburg. I visited the branch to open a business account and was assisted by a business banker named Lebohang. I submitted all required company documents, my passport, and my ZEP business permit. After taking my documents, she said she would get back to me. Later, she contacted me and stated that ZEP permits are expired, completely disregarding the official announcement by the Minister of Home Affairs, which extended the validity of all ZEP permits until 28 May 2027. I even informed her that I had already app**** for the ZEP waiver permit and provided my VFS receipt as proof, but she still refused to acknowledge the permit’s validity. It is unacceptable for a major financial institution like ABSA to ignore official government extensions and make its own rules about valid immigration documents. This not only causes unnecessary frustration but also raises serious concerns about ************** and unequal treatment of clients based on nationality or documentation type. I urge ABSA Head Office to investigate this incident urgently, clarify their policy on ZEP and waiver permits, and ensure that clients are treated with fairness, respect, and compliance with South African law.
53 replies
11 months ago
Unfair treatment
FNB unfairly targets black businesses to make sure they never see the light of day. An fnb agent John Volmink blocked my account without any proof of *****. I provided him with the information that he asked for to prove that there was no ***** but still he is hell bent on making sure this account is never functional. I discovered on Hello peter that he has previously done this to other black businesses. (links below) https://www.hellopeter.com/first-national-bank/reviews/investigator-john-volmink-negligence-4876888 https://www.hellopeter.com/first-national-bank/reviews/fnb-john-volmink-a-who-is-trying-to-kill-black-owned-businesses-4790326 I will be closing my accounts with FNB as I cannot use a bank that is committed to seeing my business fail.
58 replies
25 months ago
Worst service
I have been to Pick n Pay Northlands Corner. This has to the worst service you can get anywhere. I can bet my money no other supermarket has such a low standard of service. The old ladies at the tills are rude probably because they are tired. Please hire youths and a NEW manager. Such a long queue and on two till operators???
58 replies
39 months ago
No internet for a month. No assistance from Rain
It's been a month now without internet. Rain still charges for n service. have contacted the support team multiple times and still no assistance. Th support always come up with lame answers. No one from Rain seems to be competent or qualified. I will not be paying until my services have been restored
264 replies
49 months ago
No support
My website has been down for two days, which also means that I have been running business for the last 2 days as my business depends on my website. I have contacted support numerous times but up to now nobody has gotten back to me. 1-grid has no regard for its customers. I'm so disappointed in 1-grid.
74 replies
49 months ago
Worst support team
Worst support service ever. You send a request and nobody gets back to assist. Moving to 1-grid has been one of the worst decisions I've made.
53 replies
52 months ago
Super slow internet speeds
I have been using Rain 5g for some time now paying R699 per month. The internet speed they claim to offer is a complete lie. I get speeds less than 5mbps. On this package they claim the speeds are up to 50mps which is false advertising and fraud. Don't trust their service. I'm so disappointed.
53 replies
52 months ago
Worst carpet cleaning machine
I bought a Hydrovac extreme 2 from game in October 2021. The machine only sprayed water once. We have done all that their tutorials teach but still not working. This machine is a rip off. For those looking for a carpet cleaning machine, I advise you to stay away from this product. R5500 for this machine is a rip off.
53 replies
53 months ago
Disappointed
I made a complaint to FNB last week. Was given only a reference number & no assistance. The customer service which is supposed to assist customers is even more useless. Complain Ref: 2628971 This was regarding an unjustified hold on my account (Case No 2020-1499308)
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