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26 reviews2 months ago
Takealot selling **** knives of reputable brands
Takealot is selling a large variety of ****/counterfeit knives and this is *********, *****ulent and very dangerous to a customer who would expect a knife to be the real deal and just to have it fail which could lead to a minor or major injury and even a fatality.
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3 months ago
******* AND ROTTEN ATTITUDE OF VINCENT PALOTTI HOSPITAL, CAPE TOWN, ITS ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF
This complaint is lodged against Vincent Pallotti Hospital and its Hospital Manager, Mr Gavin Pike, arising from its rotten and ******* attitude and conduct that reflects a profoundly substandard level of care, (medical) institutional indifference, and managerial arrogance, wholly inconsistent with the obligations of a private healthcare facility in South Africa. I am a former member of the police operations and worked internationally for over 15 years in war zones (including Iraq), and my service has involved prolonged exposure to extreme violence. As a direct consequence, I have been formally diagnosed with severe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and I remain under continuous psychiatric and psychological treatment, including heavy prescribed medication. In addition to my psychiatric condition, I have sustained multiple serious physical injuries in the line of duty, requiring repeated spinal surgeries. My most recent admission was to Vincent Pallotti Hospital for yet another spinal procedure. Prior to admission, I expressly disclosed my PTSD diagnosis to both administrative and medical personnel, together with the clear need for careful post-operative management and avoidance of known psychological triggers. Despite this disclosure, the hospital transferred me post-surgery to a shared High Care Ward that was manifestly inappropriate for a PTSD-diagnosed patient. The ward conditions were as follows: Loud, chaotic, and characterized by staff shouting instructions; Excessively bright, including a faulty flickering light shining directly onto me; Constantly overcrowded with staff, patients, and visitors; and Open to unrestricted visitor access, including minor children (on one occasion, six visitors attending a single patient). These conditions are not merely uncomfortable — they are textbook triggers for PTSD. Over a period of three days, I suffered acute PTSD episodes, including severe disorientation, flashbacks, agitation, involuntary awakening, emotional collapse, and confusion. The harm was entirely foreseeable, objectively preventable, and grossly mishandled. Of grave concern is that hospital staff appeared wholly unequipped and inadequately trained to deal with my condition. My wife was compelled to intervene repeatedly to de-escalate the episodes — a role that should never fall on a spouse in a professional healthcare environment. Even more alarming, when the severity of my symptoms was raised, a staff member trivialized the condition, dismissing it as an effect of anaesthesia — despite the anesthetist having expressly advised that no such reaction was expected. Since discharge, I continue to suffer from worsened PTSD symptoms, including intrusive recollections, disturbed sleep, heightened anxiety, and irritability. My spouse has likewise required psychological treatment as a direct result of what she witnessed at the hospital. The conduct of Vincent Pallotti Hospital constitutes: Negligence under South African common law; A breach of the National Health Act 61 of 2003, which obliges healthcare providers to consider and accommodate known patient vulnerabilities; A violation of constitutional rights to dignity, bodily and psychological integrity; and A failure to exercise the reasonable skill, care, and diligence expected of a private hospital. The foreseeability of harm to a PTSD-diagnosed patient exposed to high sensory stimulation is self-evident. The hospital’s failure to prevent such exposure amounts to a gross departure from acceptable professional standards. What compounds this matter is the astonishing indifference displayed by hospital management, specifically Mr Gavin Pike, who had been contacted by my lawyer. Despite detailed written complaints, including an explicit warning that the matter would be taken to a consumer forum, Mr Pike has elected to ignore the matter entirely. No explanation. No engagement. Not even the courtesy of an acknowledgement of receipt. This silence is not benign — it reflects a callous disregard for patient welfare, accountability, and basic ethical governance. A hospital manager who treats serious complaints of psychological harm with such contempt raises serious questions about the institutional culture he oversees. My experience at Vincent Pallotti Hospital was not merely disappointing — it was degrading, dangerous, and deeply injurious. The standard of care rendered was grossly substandard, and the subsequent managerial response has been dismissive and unacceptable. This complaint is published to warn other consumers, to highlight systemic failures in patient care, and to call attention to the alarming absence of accountability at both clinical and managerial levels within Vincent Pallotti Hospital. Consumers are entitled to expect that a private hospital will act with competence, humanity, and responsibility — particularly when dealing with vulnerable patients. In this instance, Vincent Pallotti Hospital, under the management of Mr Gavin Pike (0215065100 or 0723913140), failed on every one of those counts. Do not go to this hospital. They want to take your payments and then don’t care if you suffer and die. Ask your referring medical specialist to choose other options. I hope this hospital and its holding company receives more competition. I hope and pray that Vincent Palotti is driven into the ground. I also pray the likes of Gavin’s administration and his attitude are never seen at any other hospital. I hope, however awful this sounds, all the staff of Vincent Palotti (who fits the provercial "shoe" in this case) die of an incurable disease, and Gavin is never employed at any medical facility, even in any menial position.
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4 months ago
******* AND ROTTEN ATTITUDE OF VINCENT PALOTTI HOSPITAL, CAPE TOWN, ITS ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF
This complaint is lodged against Vincent Pallotti Hospital and its Hospital Manager, Mr Gavin Pike, arising from its rotten and ******* attitude and conduct that reflects a profoundly substandard level of care, (medical) institutional indifference, and managerial arrogance, wholly inconsistent with the obligations of a private healthcare facility in South Africa. I am a former member of the police operations and worked internationally for over 15 years in war zones (including Iraq), and my service has involved prolonged exposure to extreme violence. As a direct consequence, I have been formally diagnosed with severe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and I remain under continuous psychiatric and psychological treatment, including heavy prescribed medication. In addition to my psychiatric condition, I have sustained multiple serious physical injuries in the line of duty, requiring repeated spinal surgeries. My most recent admission was to Vincent Pallotti Hospital for yet another spinal procedure. Prior to admission, I expressly disclosed my PTSD diagnosis to both administrative and medical personnel, together with the clear need for careful post-operative management and avoidance of known psychological triggers. Despite this disclosure, the hospital transferred me post-surgery to a shared High Care Ward that was manifestly inappropriate for a PTSD-diagnosed patient. The ward conditions were as follows: Loud, chaotic, and characterized by staff shouting instructions; Excessively bright, including a faulty flickering light shining directly onto me; Constantly overcrowded with staff, patients, and visitors; and Open to unrestricted visitor access, including minor children (on one occasion, six visitors attending a single patient). These conditions are not merely uncomfortable — they are textbook triggers for PTSD. Over a period of three days, I suffered acute PTSD episodes, including severe disorientation, flashbacks, agitation, involuntary awakening, emotional collapse, and confusion. The harm was entirely foreseeable, objectively preventable, and grossly mishandled. Of grave concern is that hospital staff appeared wholly unequipped and inadequately trained to deal with my condition. My wife was compelled to intervene repeatedly to de-escalate the episodes — a role that should never fall on a spouse in a professional healthcare environment. Even more alarming, when the severity of my symptoms was raised, a staff member trivialized the condition, dismissing it as an effect of anaesthesia — despite the anesthetist having expressly advised that no such reaction was expected. Since discharge, I continue to suffer from worsened PTSD symptoms, including intrusive recollections, disturbed sleep, heightened anxiety, and irritability. My spouse has likewise required psychological treatment as a direct result of what she witnessed at the hospital. The conduct of Vincent Pallotti Hospital constitutes: Negligence under South African common law; A breach of the National Health Act 61 of 2003, which obliges healthcare providers to consider and accommodate known patient vulnerabilities; A violation of constitutional rights to dignity, bodily and psychological integrity; and A failure to exercise the reasonable skill, care, and diligence expected of a private hospital. The foreseeability of harm to a PTSD-diagnosed patient exposed to high sensory stimulation is self-evident. The hospital’s failure to prevent such exposure amounts to a gross departure from acceptable professional standards. What compounds this matter is the astonishing indifference displayed by hospital management, specifically Mr Gavin Pike, who had been contacted by my lawyer. Despite detailed written complaints, including an explicit warning that the matter would be taken to a consumer forum, Mr Pike has elected to ignore the matter entirely. No explanation. No engagement. Not even the courtesy of an acknowledgement of receipt. This silence is not benign — it reflects a callous disregard for patient welfare, accountability, and basic ethical governance. A hospital manager who treats serious complaints of psychological harm with such contempt raises serious questions about the institutional culture he oversees. My experience at Vincent Pallotti Hospital was not merely disappointing — it was degrading, dangerous, and deeply injurious. The standard of care rendered was grossly substandard, and the subsequent managerial response has been dismissive and unacceptable. This complaint is published to warn other consumers, to highlight systemic failures in patient care, and to call attention to the alarming absence of accountability at both clinical and managerial levels within Vincent Pallotti Hospital. Consumers are entitled to expect that a private hospital will act with competence, humanity, and responsibility — particularly when dealing with vulnerable patients. In this instance, Vincent Pallotti Hospital, under the management of Mr Gavin Pike, failed on every one of those counts. Do not go to this hospital. They want to take your payments and then don’t care if you suffer and die. Ask your referring medical specialist to choose other options. I hope this hospital and its holding company receives more competition. I hope and pray that Vincent Palotti is driven into the ground. I also pray the likes of Gavin’s administration and his attitude are never seen at any other hospital. I hope, however awful this sounds, all the staff of Vincent Palotti (who fits the provercial "shoe" in this case) die of an incurable disease, and Gavin is never employed at any medical facility, even in any menial position.
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4 months ago
This complaint is lodged against Vincent Pallotti Hospital and its Hospital Manager, Mr Gavin Pike, arising from its rotten and ******* attitude and conduct that reflects a profoundly substandard level of care, (medical) institutional indifference, and ma
******* AND ROTTEN ATTITUDE OF VINCENT PALOTTI HOSPITAL, CAPE TOWN, ITS ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF
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7 months ago
Toolfair Going the Extra Mile
My initial experience with a scope I purchased from Toolfair was less than disappointing and, to be honest, I posted a very harsh review. After consulting personally with Wilhelm at Toolfair we I am of the opinion that he/Toolfair stands by their product, and arrangement was agreed on and in my opinion he has gone the extra proverbial mile. After testing a new product he is arranging I am hoping and trusting that the follow up will add the remaining 2 stars so be on the lookout for a follow up review. I am looking forward to it!
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7 months ago
Varotech Scopes POOR PATHETIC rebranded Chinese Product.
Be on the lookout. I will be making an actual video which should show the issue and highlight the absolute poor quality of this rebranded Chinese "special". I purchased an 8-32x56 scope from Toolfair via the Hunt & Gun Auction group on WhatsApp. BIDDERS & BUYERS BEWARE! Do NOT purchase this product. It is cheap (so yes...it is a bargain), and I decided to have it professionally mounted by Safari & Outdoor using QUALITY MOUNTS. Considering I was going to use it on my 223 Remington I did not foresee any issues. Oh was I wrong. After 4 shots I could hear something moving in the actual scope. I ensured the weapon was safe and then looked at the lens....I saw a piece of metal with thread and a massive spring lying against the lens. This is what was flopping around inside the scope. Yes, it basically just broke after the very first 4 shots. Besides this it is also clear that the suppliers (whom I spoke to before bidding on the optic) don't really know the specs of their own product. I am the one who made the ultimate decision to purchase their Varotech scope. It was a bargain....not really...because you get what you pay for and now I will rather purchase a QUALITY optic from Safari & Outdoor which actually means I didn't get a true bargain. At least I have the quality rings and mounts. Ps. In retrospect I should have known better as the rings supp**** with this scope are for an air rifle. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY AND TIME. SPEND A BIT MORE FOR QUALITY EVEN IF YOU HAVE TO SAVE UP A BIT FOR THE BRAND YOU WANT. As said....I will post a video for everyone to see and I was shooting with a friend (an attorney and friend) who witnessed the catastrophic FAILURE. Shame on WILHELM who is "pushing" these scopes on the Auction Platform and very likely directly from Toolfair. STAY AWAY BUYERS!
53 replies
7 months ago
My wife and I received excellent service from Mirinda who really went more than the proverbial "extra mile" to assist us
My wife and I received excellent service from Mirinda who really went more than the proverbial "extra mile" to assist us. Thank you very much for accommodating us and the professional friendly service we received.
53 replies
50 months ago
Sale of fake items bordering on fraudulent and poor ethics
Generally Takealot is delivering more "used" / previously shipped or opened products. Then I see a knife they are trying to sell and we all know they will hide behind "it comes from a third party provider or seller", but enabling people to sell items that are FAKE does not make them innocent...it simply makes them complicit and accomplices. Here is an example : "Benchmade Double Edged Switch Blade Knife With Window Breaker Gift." Most people who know knives will tell you the best OTF knife is made by Microtech. Here an OTF knife with the Benchmade brand is offered at R699.....apparently a massive special. This is wrong and I have taken a screenshot which I have sent to Benchmade and Microtech. This same trend is big on Bid or Buy so it's nothing new. You cannot claim innocence as I have had experiences in the past where Takealot was selling damascus knives and the delamination out the box was very clear. Then one of their "knife experts" called me and what a laugh that was. If you are an expert you know what damascus steel actually is composed of. So people....check for items previously opened and then sent to you in the hope you will not know as well as fake products.
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51 months ago
Standard Bank cannot even read complaints and respond to every concern and then seem to consider they have resolved the issue. Poor poor service again as it shows you do not read and take note of everything raised.
So this is basically just to inform everyone who has been reading the complaints I have posted of the following. Standard Bank sent a written response to me via email and only one aspect....that of the assessor....who works for the bank, is something I understand a bit better and I do thank them for explaining this. This said however I was well aware of the rest of the information given which I made clear during telephonic conversations and emails. Standard Bank basically sent me a 1 page...and a bit....response, but none of the other matters raised in the two complaints on this platform or queries sent via email have been cleared up. Standard Bank basically did not feel I deserve complete clarity and decided to send me a very selective response. I did respond via email so for now I will not goi to detail as it seems certain aspects have been conveniently forgotten. Something else that really struck me was the fact that, not once, did my bank suggest or ask "how can we help you from our side. " As stated there are various unresolved concerns, it was emailed and now to wait for a decent response. It will involve reading and listening to a customer and all this is part of customer care. Customer Care is not what the bank selectively decides to respond to or mention. There are even points confirmed in their response that prove my point even more and they simply don't care to touch upon these issues. Strange is it not?
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52 months ago
Total lack of interest by Standard Bank division to show any interest in their own investment as well as poor customer care which includes Private Banking
Pathetic excuses, lazy, ignorant and total lack of customer service from the Standard Bank Assessors department. So I get pointless paperwork and I asked for specific details, but I don't get it. What is Standard Bank hiding? The fact that the Assessors have ZERO interest in the bank's own investment when they approved my bond and are seemingly too used to being "housebound" and have become LAZY, INCONSIDERATE and apparently don't comprehend CUSTOMER SERVICE even when it effects the invesent that was made by Standard Bank. Absolutely PATHETIC. I received a reply to my previous review and replied. It also seems a response to that reply is not regarded as important. Well done Standard Bank. Now let us touch on Private Banking. We (I) pay a monthly service fee. Let's say, for example, this fee "promises" you 10 benefits and then Covid happens and you only get 3 of said benefits how does the bank justify the full fee. In addition to that my Private Banker does not have a date stamp and as Tey are now working from home to be "safe from Covid" it is apparently OK to tell me, a Private Banking client that I have to go to a branch to simply get a date stamped on a document and in the process putting MY health in jeopardy. My banker knows I have a compromised immune system due to multiple surgeries and yet I queue (in pain) to just get in the door amongst all the other customers. Does this seem right? There is something very wrong with this picture. I asked for specific details from the Assessors and it is too much trouble for one person to lift his or her rear, get into a car and do a walk through of the home they have a boatload 9f money invested in. Where is the customer care and how does Standard Bank condone this as it is their investment as well as mine. The whole situation paints a picture of total lack of customer care and extremely poor ethics as they don't even care about Standard Bank whom they represent and are supposed to be looking out for when it comes to what they invested in. Maybe the person who responded to the previous complaint will see this one as well, but hopefully the SA citizens will also see this and I assure you that Standard Bank Assessors and Private Banking does not "really" have your back. No no....YOU are a "number" and they don't care about protecting their own investment and Private Banking will charge you a full fee despite not giving you the full package of benefits. Hey, but it's OK because it's all due to Covid and it makes it OK for them to work from home and send you to a crowded bank to simply get a date stamped on a document all the while they are in the comfort of their home and not thinking for a second that they just risked a client's health and wellbeing. Is this what Standard Bank has become? If it walks like a duck and quacks like duck they say it is a duck....so I guess this is what Standard Bank clients and Private Banking clients have learnt about te level of customer service.
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