Mfundeklewa Mkhulisi
Mfundeklewa Mkhulisi
Siphamandla Mdlalose got a shock when he found out why he wasn't getting his disability grant.
Mdlalose, 29, of Braamfischerville, Soweto said: "Last month I went to the social development offices in Roodepoort and they told me my grant was still being paid to me, but I haven't received it for three months."
Mdlalose, who is wheelchair bound, has been receiving a disability grant since 1991.
"I went to my bank and they told me Platinum E was debiting my account for the R940. I don't know the company," he said.
When Sowetan contacted Platinum E on Monday, call centre agent Margaret said Mdlalose had borrowed money from them. Sowetan called the company again yesterday and a recorded message said the call centre was closed.
Platinum E sells airtime, lifestyle-enhancing products and provides cash loans.
Absa spokesman Patrick Wadula said: "Absa Bank stopped doing business with Platinum E last year." He could not explain how the company was able to debit Mdlalose's Absa bank account.
A Department of Trade and Industry official said: "The company is registered but I'm concerned that they don't give enough credentials about their directors."
He advised Mdlalose to approach the consumer regulations division for help.
Grant goes to firm and not disabled man
Mfundeklewa Mkhulisi
Mfundeklewa Mkhulisi
Siphamandla Mdlalose got a shock when he found out why he wasn't getting his disability grant.
Mdlalose, 29, of Braamfischerville, Soweto said: "Last month I went to the social development offices in Roodepoort and they told me my grant was still being paid to me, but I haven't received it for three months."
Mdlalose, who is wheelchair bound, has been receiving a disability grant since 1991.
"I went to my bank and they told me Platinum E was debiting my account for the R940. I don't know the company," he said.
When Sowetan contacted Platinum E on Monday, call centre agent Margaret said Mdlalose had borrowed money from them. Sowetan called the company again yesterday and a recorded message said the call centre was closed.
Platinum E sells airtime, lifestyle-enhancing products and provides cash loans.
Absa spokesman Patrick Wadula said: "Absa Bank stopped doing business with Platinum E last year." He could not explain how the company was able to debit Mdlalose's Absa bank account.
A Department of Trade and Industry official said: "The company is registered but I'm concerned that they don't give enough credentials about their directors."
He advised Mdlalose to approach the consumer regulations division for help.