

Total South Africa
Based on recent customer reviews, Total South Africa is drawing significant criticism across its service station network in South Africa. Customers consistently mention frustrations with management conduct, perceived overcharging at the pump, and disputes over change and payment methods such as AMEX. A recurring theme is poor handling of complaints, with staff and managers described as dismissive, rude, or unhelpful. Concerns also emerge around safety of LP gas cylinders, defective retail products, hidden rewards programme conditions, and disappointing food and birthday party experiences at on-site outlets.
NPS Score
-100
Recommended: Unlikely
Sep '25 - Aug '26
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Share Your Experience1 reviews | Active since Jul 2018
My favorite thing about Total is that they sell my favorite vape pods Elfbar recently I have had bad experiences they have been selling defectives pods I have returned 3 pods in a space of 2 days they hardly got stock or flavors available. Total im talking about is in Bizana.
1 reviews | Active since Jul 2018
My favorite thing about Total is that they sell my favorite vape pods Elfbar recently I have had bad experiences they have been selling defectives pods I have returned 3 pods in a space of 2 days they hardly got stock or flavors available. Total im talking about is in Bizana.
1 reviews | Active since Nov 2025
Yesterday, on the 26th of March, 2026, at around 15h30, I stopped at the Total Petrol Station in Johannesburg, Simmonds Street, and filled 42 liters of diesel. As I was busy talking to the petrol attendants, I didn't notice that they charged me 1,187 Rands. Only when I went home, I realized that they overcharged me. So the next day I went past and asked the manager why they're charging me so much, because it was around 28.50 for a liter of diesel when it was displayed at 22.50. Then he explained to me that yesterday it was 28.50, but today they dropped it down to 22.50. So I think this daylight *******, as the petrol price hasn't gone up, it only goes up on the first day of the month, on a Wednesday. And they're just putting up and down the price the way they like it. One thing is for sure, I'll never use Total Petrol Station ever again.
1 reviews | Active since Nov 2025
Yesterday, on the 26th of March, 2026, at around 15h30, I stopped at the Total Petrol Station in Johannesburg, Simmonds Street, and filled 42 liters of diesel. As I was busy talking to the petrol attendants, I didn't notice that they charged me 1,187 Rands. Only when I went home, I realized that they overcharged me. So the next day I went past and asked the manager why they're charging me so much, because it was around 28.50 for a liter of diesel when it was displayed at 22.50. Then he explained to me that yesterday it was 28.50, but today they dropped it down to 22.50. So I think this daylight *******, as the petrol price hasn't gone up, it only goes up on the first day of the month, on a Wednesday. And they're just putting up and down the price the way they like it. One thing is for sure, I'll never use Total Petrol Station ever again.
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2026
On the 29th when going into total North while at the food kiosk we wanted in the line for almost 30 minutes with other patrons even deciding to leave the line When we raised the concern to the staff and manager they just laughed and mocked us saying that they are busy with other things even due to numerous complaints from everyone in the line When we tried enquired from the other staff about their rude colleague the one lady said she doesn’t know her but they work together clearly belittling and mocking us This is totally unacceptable
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2026
On the 29th when going into total North while at the food kiosk we wanted in the line for almost 30 minutes with other patrons even deciding to leave the line When we raised the concern to the staff and manager they just laughed and mocked us saying that they are busy with other things even due to numerous complaints from everyone in the line When we tried enquired from the other staff about their rude colleague the one lady said she doesn’t know her but they work together clearly belittling and mocking us This is totally unacceptable
1 reviews | Active since Jul 2022
This morning, I stopped at Total Weltevreden Park to refuel and purchase LP gas and was supp**** a 9 kg refilled bottle whish looks like its been thrown off the back of a truck more than once. As I am sure Total is aware, this a pressure receiver filled with highly flammable gas. I have worked with pressure receivers for 13 years and this gas bottle most certainly no longer passes any health and safety regulation governing LP gas receivers. How is a gas bottle in this condition still in circulation????? I have photos indicating the condition of the gas bottle. I believe it should have been s****ped a long time ago.
1 reviews | Active since Jul 2022
This morning, I stopped at Total Weltevreden Park to refuel and purchase LP gas and was supp**** a 9 kg refilled bottle whish looks like its been thrown off the back of a truck more than once. As I am sure Total is aware, this a pressure receiver filled with highly flammable gas. I have worked with pressure receivers for 13 years and this gas bottle most certainly no longer passes any health and safety regulation governing LP gas receivers. How is a gas bottle in this condition still in circulation????? I have photos indicating the condition of the gas bottle. I believe it should have been s****ped a long time ago.
1 reviews | Active since Apr 2018
Total garage in Good wood next to Grand west Casino
1 reviews | Active since Apr 2018
Total garage in Good wood next to Grand west Casino
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