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19 reviews4 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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5 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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5 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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9 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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9 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.
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61 months ago
Sunset CT Projects STAY AWAY if you hear the name Ravi
We had a patio cover erected by this company and 2 days after completion the problems started. It was never waterproof....which was the main reason. We were given the runaround, excuses, meetings were never honoured etc. I paid axyra to replace a sheet that they did a quick fix on. Then after emailing them I got the "Covid Excuse" despite them dodging responsibilities for 2 years.
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67 months ago
A-Tech is the best and has never disappointed and always goes that extra mile and more. Thank you!
I have had the pleasure of deal with Ray and Kim from A-Tech Roofing for many years. They have done excellent work and have solved many issues and also fitted new gutters to certain areas. They have done Waterproofing to the main house and this past week one of their teams led by Ryan sorted out the Waterproofing of the garage. Yes, their has been some issues due to leaks occurring again as it sometimes happens, but it is expected as when Waterproofing is done the weather is warm and sunny. I regard rainy weather as a test. A-Tech has, on those issues, not once turned their back on me when I reported that there was still a leak or problem. Excellent professional service and always willing to go even more than the extra mile. Thank you.
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90 months ago
Rentmebuyme AVOID dealing with them
Prior to me writing this do note that I have been trying to get feedback from the Olivia and Elize since October last year......they don't care for the tenants or the owner....Olivia is "inundated" in work (I have numerous emails stating this...) and Elize has shown she cannot manage her own business when a "single staff member is off sick or inundated with work". It appears that if Olivia is not there the whole Rentmebuyme seizes to function. Do note I have email correspondence proving every word I am typing here. I started my rental relationship with this agency in November 2015. It appeared to go fairtly well for the first 12 months....and then I ended up doing most of the work when it came to issues they were supposed to deal with. A simple example is as follows. "You have a leak in your roof. It's a pipe and the rental agency cannot find a company who has the right tool/equipment to fix the problem. This is the feedback from Olivia. I copy Elize in as wel as she is the business owner in order to ensure the matter is handled urgently. At the end of the day this is to prevent damage to the owners property. In 2 months they could not find a singe plumber....nobody. (I say again...I have the emails to prove this) I, the tenant, Googles "plumbers Table View" and find quite a few. I make a few calls and the third call I make I find a plumber capable of fixing the leak which has damaged the ceiling in the guest bathroom by now. I managed to find a solution in less than 15 minutes and doing this should not even be my responsibility. Rentmebuyme charges the landlord a fee and is supposed to manage such things.....not the tenant. Despite me doing such trivial things on many occasions all Rentmebuyme has to do is send the owner a bill for their monthly "cut of the pie" for mostly doing nothing except make excuses. If you are someone looking to rent a property through an agent I would NOT recommend them regardless if the house may seem like a bargain rental option. To end this. If you would like email proof of what I have stated in this review please feel free to contact me. I have every word of email correspondence from 2015 to date and if you are wondering what my situation is now. As I had an issue that Rentmebuyme never resolved and emails never answered I had no option but to contact the owner directly. At the end of the day it is about keeping the owners property in good condition and also informing the owner of any problems within a reasonable time frame. This frame of time is something Rentmebuyme does not regard as important and if they do inspections also take note they are regarded as a mere "formality".....which you the tenant....pays +-R250for. I have never regarded the inspection of a property as a formality and I certainly don't see why anyone should pay for a "formality". I am glad to say that my current situation beats dealing with an unprofessional rental agency hands down. STEER CLEAR of Rentmebuyme. You will regret your decision. If you are happy to date and still a customer count yourself lucky, but be very weary. Even your deposit could be at risk as their system was "hacked" at one stage and this lead to all kinds of drama and as far as I know it was "caught" early enough. Guess who informed them of this problem which could have cost them dearly.....correct...it was me....and yes I do have the emails to prove it. I cannot say who you should choose as your rental agent, and there may even be some that are worse....although it is doubtful with regards to some of the most basic of procedures a rental agency is paid and expected to do Nothing stated here is without email proof. Black on white so to speak. I welcome anyone to contact me if they plan to use them as their agent as you will be the one being "used" and "abused" at the end. This review is one of many which I will place on as many platforms possible to warn others....or attempt to do so.... about the "ship without a captain" (...and sometimes crewless and clueless which for that matter renders them rather useless to serve you or the landlord) who will happily take the owners monthly fee and expect you to do the legwork if there is a problem as they are inundated in work most of the time and be prepared to get almost no response due to this. My final advice is as above. Do NOT consider Rentmebuyme as an option. You WILL be sorry in the end.
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94 months ago
SUZUKI AUTO SOUTH AFRICA will never back you if a dealership misleads or mistreats you with regards to their Suzuki products!
It all started in February 2018 when I asked for expert advice from a salesperson at a Suzuki dealership. I regard someone who is selling a product to be an expert in the sense that he or she knows the product he/she is selling. This is how it began and links to the previous review with regards to Suzuki Kenilworth. Let me start by saying that I did NOT ask for tyre brand advice as my mind had been basically made up. What I did ask for is if the tyre size I am interested in is accepted by Suzuki Auto SA. The salesman said "yes" and even emailed me a couple of other brands in that size. Well, I was satisfied that the "expert" had given me the correct advice and purchased 5 tyres of the size I confirmed with the sales person. I even asked the fitment centre to ensure the tyres were not touching anywhere to be certain. All appeared fine. My wife and I joined the Suzuki Club on the Darling Flower Show outing which took us through some picturesque scenery and all was fine. I did notice that the tyres were so large that they may be restricted should we have to encounter an axle twister and during this trip I spoke to the same salesman about this. His advice was to speak to the workshop so they can fit a Suzuki Lift Kit (40mm) and steering damper which would definitely sort out any concerns. At this stage it was obvious that he still thought the tyres were Suzuki Auto SA approved regarding size. Well, I got quotes and to cut a long story short the lift kit was ordered and the fitment was done at Suzuki Kenilworth. I drove the vehicle home and all seemed fine. Before the very first service which was the yearly one as we reach that interval before the actual 15000km interval the problems started. The main issue was the especially when turning left the vehicle was restricted as it could turn sharper right than left. They adjusted it and it seemed fine according to my wife as it is actually her vehicle. I drove it one day and found the vehicle to be very unstable and the turning was still not right? I spoke to the service department and said that the vehicle is not driven that often at that stage and as the next service was almost due with the odometer on around +- 11000km the vehicle went in for a service with two additional issues to check. The lift kit and steering damper and the key/alarm. The key/alarm turned out to be a simple fix, but the fix for the steering damper was what I call a "backyard fix". They cut / trimmed the plastic of the front bumper/fender as this was causing the turning restriction. That is when I lost it as it made no sense as anyone with ears would clearly hear BF Goodrich KO2 tyres touching the plastic bumper when turning while driving....and it never made a sound and despite the ridiculous "fix" the plastic would not be rigid enough to cause the turning restriction. I then started the whole up and down emails to Suzuki Kenilworth who denied everything and to this date and time have not taken responsibility for their actions. I informed Suzuki Auto South Africa with a multitude of proof in the form of screenprints from social media, emails between myself and Suzuki Kenilworth etc etc. The reaction from them was an email stating that no lift kits are authorised and the tyres are not within the accepted Suzuki parameters. Suzuki Kenilworth did not even do anything upon getting that email from Suzuki Auto SA. I then approached the Consumer Protection Council to assist. I explained my situation and they took the matter further. Basically the same happened. Suzuki Kenilworth "shrugged off" all responsibility (...this was an official 57 page document with proof) and it was also at this stage that I found it odd that Suzuki Auto SA was doing zero...nothing....I wasn't even being informed of anything more than they "will talk to the dealership". By this time it was very clear talking would have not effect on them. At one stage I called Hennoh Havenga…..maybe spoke to him once, but he could not give me any assistance. Megan was sending me promotional content via email, but nothing pertaining my complaint. David Anders who is basically second in charge at Suzuki Auto SA did not even send me a mail. The only person who gave me some information within what he was permitted to do was Neil (also a SASA employee) and I am thank ful for that. The Consumper Protection Council company I approached were kind enough to prepare all the MIOSA (Motor Industry Ombudsman South Africa) for me and all it required was my signature before submitting. I sent these documents to Suzuki Auto SA and even included Mr Yukio Sato who is the boss there. It took some time to get his email address, but fortunately in todays digital and modern age everything can be found. Anyway....my message basically asked them to review my complaint as I was shocked that the mighty Suzuki Auto South Africa did not basically care that sales person did not know the products they were selling. Even warranty information was wrong when compared to what the dealership said and what SASA said. The dealership and salesman who misinformed me without checking his facts are still continuing to sell Suzuki vehicles and it appears Suzuki Auto SA could not care less what they say or do. I say this as since February 2018 till now nobody at Suzuki Auto SA have not made a single attempt to, at least, give me an update as to what steps they are taking to prevent this in future. Also bear in mind that even though there was a dispute I purchased a new Suzuki Jimny as the one with the problems was simply too dangerous to drive and we require 2 vehicles. Yesterday I sent David Anders, Megan, Hennoh, Neil & Mr Yukio Sato the MIOSA document that simply required my signature before I submit it. They blatantly ignored it. Not a word was heard or written. I then signed the documents and submitted my complaint to MIOSA after which I forwarded the copy I sent to ********** (all 57 pages) to Suzuki Auto South Africa, everyone as mentioned above. It is now Tuesday 18 September 2018 at 18:56 and from February 2018 to date SUZUKI AUTO SOUTH AFRICA has done NOTHING from their side to back me who purchased our third Suzuki Jimny….this purchase was made midst this whole dispute and that is the level of loyalty I HAD towards Suzuki and they felt NOTHING for me....a single customer who was wronged and showed clear and concise evidence....yet they did NOTHING. Mr Yukio Sato and his management team did NOTHING! Is it wise purchasing a Suzuki vehicle is the "big shots" don't have time or make time to address a serious issue. What if we were in an accident due to the Suzuki Lift Kit and wrong information I was given? I doubt that they would care as I think Suzuki Auto SA are all about numbers and selling cars. Once the client has signed and paid it becomes another statistic. Would you as consumers want to be treated like this after you have been a loyal customer? I truly thought that we were more than just another statistic to Suzuki Auto SA. SUZUKI AUTO SOUTH AFRICA does not care. Everything I experienced is still being done today despite the fact that they don't approve lift kits and steering dampers. There are companies in their "pocket" when it comes to doing these upgrades that could actually void your warranty if said upgrade results in something else (not part of the upgrade) failing, but deemed to have failed as a result of the upgrade. It is very sad when a really great product such as the current Suzuki Jimny is backed by people who simply couldn't care less! For those considering the new Suzuki Jimny I wish you problem free service and enjoy the vehicle. That small vehicle.....although only a car....will treat you better than SUZUKI AUTO SOUTH AFRICA.....until it gives an issue or you have the bad luck I had dealing with a clueless salesman and dealership that has one thing in common with Suzuki Auto SA....both couldn't care less.
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99 months ago
I don't use Facebook so just in support of the review on Mekor by JM....and how silly do you have to be as a Company Director and place your comments or response to a review on Facebook?
JM...I am with you all the way. Just before I continue....they could not even replace a flat battery in my key although "full diagnostics" was done yada yada yada....I replaced it myself when they sent someone to come and sign my service book as they forgot to do that as well. Pathetic is the single best word one can link to Mekor Suzuki Kenilworth. Mekor dealerships in general appear to have more bad reviews than good. Simply check Mekor Ford...it is bad review upon bad review....with the odd client giving a good review....I just think they were lucky, Hahaha. Don't pay any attention to what Mr Chris Scoble has to say. He is clueless and in my experience cannot even read an email properly. Commenting on Facebook as the "Executive Director" is also not something Suzuki Auto SA likes very much. He simply has no idea what Suzuki Auto SA stands for and Mekor is the worst ambassador for the Suzuki brand. Suzuki Auto SA will hopefully look at Mekor and Mr Chris Scoble as he may be a reason why Suzuki will not be "Brand of the year 3 years in a row."
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