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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible Service, can never get hold of them on Whatsapp, Email or Landline number, when you do get hold of them, they can not get rid of you fast enough. They debited my account 2 times in 1 mo... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Africa Mobile is a scam I took a contract last year June but each time I check credit score the balance doesn’t change. I sent them an email requesting my contract and my balance and no one respo... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Is a scam they are busy debiting my money but I don't have access to phone is locked and I don't owing them I tried to call and sending emails watsup no one is responding.i decided to visit the offic... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Hi, my husband have a contract with Africa mobile, yesterday 15 October 2023 is phone was block. Since yesterday 15 October 2023 he is trying to get hold of someone to assist him, he did a message on... See more

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  1. Mobile Network Operator

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Africa Mobile is a mobile network that caters to the needs of consumers that have been marginalized by the other network operators. Our customers are assessed more fairly on their affordability rather than there credit score.


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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

136 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Now it was told the refund will take…

Now it was told the refund will take place early next week it is 10 days later and still no refund received from them

Reply from Africa Mobile

Mar 14, 2025
Hi Anton, as discussed the refund is now captured and will be processed early next week. Apologies for the inconvenience in this regard.

March 14, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I'm so disappointed in africa mobile I…

I'm so disappointed in africa mobile I applied for a phone late last year they deducted R441 and I haven't git the cellphone still date and R299 from my account I don't understand what am I paying africa mobile for because I don't have their phone with me I can't reverse nor stop the debt order this people are crooks it's a scam 😢 😔 all in all how come they take money for free I just want my money back you can't tell me it's a mistake you all are used to do that you are doing of taking people hard earned money for free my name is Daphney Seane very disappointed

October 10, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT GIVE THESE PEOPLE PERSONAL INFORMATION

So i and my fiance both signed. Up with Africa Mobile thinking it was a good deal we were being offered as I work online and remotely and the extra devices would have served a good purpose BUT let me tell you when I wanted to cancel the application I had an agent Zola call me who was determined to sell the product and wouldn't take no for an answer, on the 2nd of December this company attempted to take Over R2500 from both of our accounts collectively adding upto R5000. We have never received a device or any item from them so what makes them entitled to MY HARD EARNED money. Again today on the 9th of December they again took R1700 from one of our accounts, they blocked our bank from stopping the debit order and reversing the funds and then expect us to wait 21 workings days for the money to be reversed into our bank accounts. Ive dealt with them on the phone, via WhatsApp, a manager won't return a call, a supervisor is never available and the call center staff are plain rude and to put it politely useless. I am beyond angry and what my money returned immediately or I will charge AFRICA MOBILE with fraud

December 9, 2024
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Reply from Africa Mobile

HI Robyn, We do take note of this, and confirm that the refund was done on 17 December 2025 and the contracts was cancelled.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I applied for this oppo fne they…

I applied for this oppo fne they deducted my money i also paid manually r280 they said in 5/7 working days it's been how long I'm still waiting on my fne to be delivered at Edgars but I don't get any feedback... Bianca Grace 9103210134089

December 3, 2024
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Reply from Africa Mobile

Hi, the reason why you had to pay a difference was that the the deposit payment was not received, then the first monthly instalment was deducted when you contacted us. You were informed to pay the difference for the device to be dispatched - Then it was sent to you. If there is any other issues, feel free to contact us on 010 021 5090 or email store@africamobile.co.za

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed with Africa mobile

Very disappointed with Africa mobile, firstly my pay date is the 28th and they go and debit all my fuel money. Then I never received my data and airtime since I got the contract phone. This is very upsetting.

November 26, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

upset

Good day,

I made my payment yesterday, emailed and whatsapp to get my phone switched on, yet no one replied to me. I am very upset. I was a loyal client, dont even complian about the airtime I dont recieve anymore yet now I have to struggle to get service from you. Andre De Jager. call me on 0608747431 or email me

November 5, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company debits my account every…

This company debits my account every month for my contact. This month they didn't give my airtime and dataand we ready on the 7/10/24 I have tried contacting them onto for a automated system to answer and stay on it for over 4 hours with out speaking to a consultant. I have even sent emails but they do not respond. I'm not happy what can I do

October 7, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Matter is still unresolved!!!

Long story short! They deducted money from my account TWICE and I don't even have a phone! I have sent so many emails and then they have the cheeck to tell me they will deduct R350 from the amount because I am canceling my contract with them!!! It is such a long messed up story, too long to type but if you are thinking about getting a phone with these people, DON'T!!!!!! WORST COMPANY EVER!!!! AND YOU CAN'T COMPLAIN ABOUT THE SERVICE BECAUSE THE SERVICE IS BASICALLY NON-EXISTENT!!!!!

July 29, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am extremely dissatisfied with Africa…

I am extremely dissatisfied with Africa Mobile's service. Despite setting up a debit order for my device, I have not yet received it, and they are preparing to debit my account again. This lack of follow-through and communication is deeply frustrating. It feels like a scam, and it's unacceptable that we are left dealing with such issues. I hope this review prompts Africa Mobile to address their shortcomings and improve their customer service. Until then, I cannot recommend their services.

August 5, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My wife have a contract with Africa mobile

My wife have a contract with Africa mobile. What a waste of money!!! You cant change ANY settings on your phone because all apps are controlled by Africa mobile. She is to scared to put her banking app on the phone due to the fact that Africa mobile have access on all your apps. Don't trust this company at all!!!!

July 15, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAMMERS

I applied for a phone contract. They were very quick to do the debicheck. I cancelled via mail and whatsapp The same day in March cause i did not want to take out the contract anymore. Now 3 months later they debited the activation fee from my account. I heard nothing ever since that first day from them.

March 15, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Untrusted Company

Good day this company y is not trusted
I payd my account the 25/03/2024 and on the 1/04/2024 my device is locked now tell me what device must my wife use as I can not be without an phone
This is not on I am waiting for the consumer protection to get back to me because you can't pay and then you can't use your device please people help me I want to cancell my contract and I want my money back all my money

Than you
Werner

April 1, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS

I have been trying to contact African Mobile to make a payment for my recent two months that they missed payment, I want to make arrangements so that I can be able to use my phone again I am stuck, I am borrowing phones to make phone calls and receive messages which is straining In a way please contact me on 0691588825 last time I spoke with a lady named Kamogelo can she email me again or contact me please 0691588825

March 20, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BIGGEST SCAMMERS OUT THERE

This company deducted money out of my account without permission or contract verbal or paper. This is a total scam, im busy with a attorney to take them to court. Have already made a case at SAPS, waiting on investigation to take place

March 30, 2024
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