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Ken V
Active since Dec 2012
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23 reviews2 months ago
Fastway - should be Fast Frustration
At 10:24 today (Monday 9 February 2026) I received an email from Fastway Couriers to say my parcel was on it's way to be delivered. I was not at home but would be by 13:30. At 12:10 I got another email from Fastway to say the parcel had been delivered. Odd as no one would have been there. When I got home there was no parcel left anywhere so I tried to contact Fastway in George and that is where the frustration started. Their phone message advised the use of WhatsApp so I tried that. No use as it loops giving a 3 option choice. When I typed in a long story about my situation I got a response that it only applies to the Jo'burg depot. I tried to phone the courier driver Abongile as per their website but the calls went directly to voicemaiI. I then phoned again the landline again and after a long 2-3 minute wait the phone was eventually answered and a very helpful lady told me the parcel had been signed for by a Mae-Cheri (no one by that name that I know of) but she would find out more from Abongile and get back to me. It is now 16:00 and I am still waiting. But do yourself a favor and just try and use their WhatsApp system on 087 265 4094 to experience an exercise in how NOT to try an portray an efficient business.
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14 months ago
Shocking attitude from technical helpline consultant.
Yesterday my phone gave me a message "SIM Failure" and I could not make calls. Today (20/02/2025) I went to Cell C Knysna and they recommended a SIM swop to an ESim. This was done and I was told to wait 4 hours before activating the ESim. Now 6 hours later I try to activate it and I get a message that there a problem with my profile. I called for advice at about 16:15 and was eventually put through to a lady (I did not note her name), who tells me that I need to wait 24hours before activating the ESim and when I queried why so long when I was told 4 hours she rep**** that "it is how the system works". I then happened to mention that I was thinking of switching to Vodacom when my contract expires as their data packages are far cheaper and she then wanted to transfer me to Cancellations. Her whole attitude was one of "I don't care about losing a customer just do what you want to do." Now I am even more certain that I am not going to renew my contract in 3 months time and I'm going to switch to Vodacom.
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15 months ago
Disappointment with new CF MOTO 450
In November 2024 Ii ordered a CF MOTO 450 from Droomers and it only arrived after I had left for two months in NZ. During this time bikes were delivered and feedback local and on websites was that at low speed the ride was jerky. From overseas ride reports it appeared all it required was an update/reconfiguration of the ECU so I (foolishly) assumed that my bike would have been updated before I collected it. I collected it yesterday (27/01/2025) and riding home (a distance of 45km) I realized that when traveling in traffic at 30-40km/hr the bike was surging a lot. It seems that between 3000-4000 rpm with a constant throttle the engine is not sure if it should be running or dropping to idle. I contacted the dealer and they have now agreed to come and fetch it today to see if they can sort it out. I WILL UPDATE THIS RATING IF THEY DO ACTUALLY DO AS THEY HAVE PROMISED. My point is that after selling the first batch of the imports where similar problems were reported at small throttle openings, and hopefully checking what overseas reports are saying, is that they would have been doing a thorough check on all the 450s before they went out.
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32 months ago
Frustrating international service
I am unsure if Lloyds TSB is that same as Lloyds International Banking - my complaint is with Lloyds International Banking. I can log in up to the stage where I the 4 digit code is issued. At that stage I either do not receive a call to try and enter the code or I do get a call but my code is not accepted by dialing it in or saying it. Very frustrating as I need to be able to transfer funds while travelling. The only reason I gave 2 stars is that they are very helpful (but usually unsuccessful) when I do phone them.
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41 months ago
Great service from Jacques
I had a very efficient and professional service dealing with Jacques when selling my car . After a few rearrangements in getting the inspection done the process went quickly and smoothly. I did not get quite what I wanted but he explained what would need to be done to get the vehicle 100%.
132 replies
43 months ago
Great service from Vincent Palotti hospital
I had to go to Vincent Palotti for a procedure and was very impressed by the efficiency of the systems/staff. From the quick book-in to ward procedures to the theatre procedures to ward care to booking out all was handled quickly and with professionalism. The friendly attitude of the staff made a huge difference compared to other hospitals I have been in.
133 replies
47 months ago
Outstanding service from Farbers Coach works
My vehicle had to go to Farbers for an insurance repair and while there I also requested that some other small damages are sorted out. Thet were very accommodating for me to get the vehicle in when it suited me and from beginning to end Illana at Farbers Tokai kept me informed of progress. At the main stagres of the repair she sent me WhatsApp pictures of the progress. When I received the vehicle back it had been thoroughly cleaned inside and out and polished so that it looked like new. Thanks Farbers for a really professional service.
134 replies
49 months ago
Standard Bank frustrations
WHY ?? (with tears in my eyes) do I also have my card temporarily suspended when I make an on-line payment? The transaction has already been conformed by phone and OTP but I have to call in the the fraud line, wait while I get excuses about a limited number of consultants and other nonsense, then have to answer an interrogation of questions (which anyone could know anyway) before the suspension is lifted. I am then told that it is because the transaction was made with a "suspicious" business. I am sure that Navworld would be glad to know that Standard Bank consider them "suspicious". I won't even start to get into the detail of why they claim my phone banking gives different access to on-line from my laptop.
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49 months ago
Worth an extended stay at Cape St Francis Resort
n the 80's and 90's I visited the Cape St Francis Resort often but have not been there for quite a few years. We did an overnight stop over there recently and wished that that we had spent much more time there. The chalet was neat and had all the equipment needed for an extended stay and all equipment worked as it should. A walk on the clean long beach was a welcome relax from travelling. The restaurant served an excellent breakfast (try the French toast and figs!!) and the staff were all extremely helpful and friendly. Our only gripe was that reception told us the restaurant was open to 22H00 and we then found that the kitchen closed at 19H00. But this led to a drive to St. Francis Bay and an excellent meal at Christy's Seafood Grill (recommended.)
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50 months ago
Standard Bank needs patience!!!
Standard bank Fish Hoek no longer have tellers only consultants. So i come to the branch at Long Beach Mall and the teller booth is closed with a notice that it will only open at 11:00. Even waiting for a consultant is an exercise in patience as there only appears to be 2 consultants here and only one seems to be dealing with customers. So much for providing a good service level.
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